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Becoming a member (MCIWEM)

Membership (MCIWEM) is a non-chartered grade of membership for professionals who are working at an operational level and pursuing a career path in the water and environmental sector.

It provides formal recognition of your achievements and allows you to engage with people and experiences that will continue your development and widen your network. We provide invaluable specialist structure and support to help ensure your professional growth is not neglected due to the pressures of your day to day work.


Who can join?

MCIWEM is perfect for those who are a recent entrant into the industry and still developing competence – you may have more experience than a graduate, but less than that needed for chartership.

Do you have each of the following?

Then you're ready to start your application.

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Why become a member (MCIWEM)?

Recognition of your professional competence

Promote your expertise using internationally recognised designation – MCIWEM, an instant badge of competence and integrity for clients, colleagues and future employers.

Develop your expertise and earning potential

Access a range of content and services to meet your development needs and build your expertise, including; good practice guides, technical papers, and online publications, as well as CPD relevant events.

Enhance your skills and employability

Utilise our professional development planning tools to support your career growth and stay ahead.

Build a global professional network

Get access to a powerful and supportive network of professionals. Through our regional branches, you can connect with like-minded professionals at events near you. With our topic-specific networks, you can make valuable connections across your areas of interest.

Access mentoring

Develop your skills, relationships, capabilities, self-confidence, personal growth and work towards Chartership with a CIWEM Mentor.

Broaden your horizons and join the debate

Solve day-to-day work issues through accessible, informative and reliable information and advice. With your subscription to The Environment magazine, journals, policy position statements and case studies - membership will unlock a host of practical tools to support your work.

Application requirements

To apply for Member, MCIWEM, you will need to

  • Complete an online application form
  • Submit a copy of your most up-to-date CV
  • Submit copies of relevant certificates signed by your sponsors
  • Have two sponsors who are members of CIWEM (MCIWEM) or professionally registered members (Chartered or at an equivalent level) of other professional bodies (including CEng, IEng, CSci and CEnv registrants) who can review and sign-off your application. You will need to submit a signed letter from each of your sponsors alongside your application confirming they have done this. Please find further guidance on requirements for sponsor letters here.
  • Complete a 500-word report which details the skills and knowledge you have gained during your water and/or environmental career or a summary of your NEBOSH Diploma assignment.

Your report must be written in the first person and demonstrate your responsibility in water and/or environmental management. You should identify projects/pieces of work for which you have had responsibility and describe your roles and responsibilities in these. The report should describe an understanding of the environmental drivers and issues surrounding your work and your role in promoting good environmental practice.

You can also download some additional guidance here

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How much does it cost to be a Member?

Application fee for member of £155. (£100 if your organisation is a CIWEM Corporate Member)

Existing CIWEM members will not be required to pay this application fee, but will be billed a transfer fee of £55.

The annual subscription is £246.

Need advice?

We’re with you every step of your application and throughout your membership, get detailed advice on your membership application from completing your professional report through to uploading sponsorship letters. Just call +44(0)207 8313110 or email membership@ciwem.org and someone will be delighted to help.

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