Membership with CIHT offers people who work in or aspire to work in highways, transportation and infrastructure – regardless of qualifications, experience, discipline or department – opportunities to broaden their knowledge, widen their network and develop within the sector.
Whether you are a student, apprentice, work in the private or public sectors or are a company director, CIHT has a place for you and a commitment to fulfilling your professional development needs throughout your career.
Work in the Highway and Transportation sector and not a CIHT member? Want to expand your network? Want access to a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise? Looking to boost your career and earning potential? Become a CIHT member and set yourself up for career success.
CIHT’s subscription year runs from 1 January to 31 December.
If you join CIHT now, you won't need to renew your membership until 1 January 2026.
Joining CIHT as a member is simple, quick and hassle free.
You do not need a professional qualification to become a member, you do not have to have decades of experience and you do not have to live in the UK to be a member. Whatever the stage in your career, whatever your background and wherever you are living we can support you in your career goals.
Offer ends 31 December 2024
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CIHT is a respected, chartered professional body that provides transportation professionals with recognition, support and business insights through access to information, intelligence, training and qualifications needed to accelerate careers and influence the future of the sector.
CIHT is the only organisation to offer the full range of highways and transportation qualifications including Chartered Engineer and, uniquely, Chartered Transport Planning Professional.
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Apprentice membership is available to all apprentices at any level working in highways and transportation
Learn more about Apprentice Membership and apply today
You will be a full- or part-time student with a view to entering the highways and/or transportation-related profession
Learn more about becoming a Student Member and apply today
You will have completed your degree (in any subject) and have less than three years’ experience in the sector
Learn more about becoming a Graduate Member (GradCIHT) and apply today
You do not have a degree and will have less than three years’ experience in the industry OR
You work in the sector in an aligned professional role OR
You have completed our Highways Supervisor Skills Course
You will have a minimum of three years of professional industry experience
Learn more about becoming a Member (MCIHT) and apply today
Fellow (FCIHT) is our highest grade of membership. You will have a senior and influential role and have held a position of senior responsibility within the field of highways and/or transportation for at least two years
Learn more about becoming a Fellow (FCIHT) and apply today
CIHT has helped me to connect with other people in the industry, develop my career and win work for clients who credit the chartered member status
Joerg Tonndorf, Arup
It's good to be part of an organisation that supports career progression and personal development within the transport sector. Resources are good, particularly the number of webinars provided during Covid.
Jacky Thomas, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
The CIHT is a highly respected membership body for those in transport and engineering professions. It provides a wealth of knowledge and experience including CPD opportunities as well as being a mechanism for becoming chartered.
Rachel Rombough, RGP
CIHT provide the support I need in the industry. The quality of the online resources on their website has been most beneficial for me
Damian Francis, Ministry of Public Works
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