Membership Grades
IGEM has a diverse membership that ranges from students through to qualified professionals in all disciplines to the interested and involved retired community and our membership structure provides for entry at any level of qualification and at any stage in your career. For an overview of all our grades and how to apply please download our membership information pack.For further details including application forms, please select a membership grade below:
Download - Industrial Affiliate Membership Guidance (PDF)
Companies from all around the world can join as Industrial Affiliates and the IGEM is expanding this membership category. Our Industrial Affiliates represent the complete cross-section of all disciplines comprising of gas manufacture, transmission, distribution, storage and utilisation including related activities such as exploration, liquefied gas technology and gas contractors.
These embrace the relevant chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical and structural engineering elements associated with the multi-disciplinary gas industry.
Benefits of becoming an Industrial Affiliate
As an Industrial Affiliate, you will become conversant with the activities of the Institution and support its aims and objectives. In return you receive the following benefits:
- Professional Recognition
Each nominated representative in your organisation will be entitled to use the post nominal e.g. John Smith Aff:IGEM, that has been specially created for Industrial Affiliate representatives.
- Endorsement
An Industrial Affiliate logo has been develop for use on your corporate stationary and product packaging to add prestige and increased credibility.
- Business Contacts and Information
Up to six nominated representatives in your organisation can enjoy most of the same benefits as an individual member of the Institution. They receive the Institution journal Gas International as well as other regular information on industry standards and practice. They can also attend IGEM functions where they will meet with fellow industry professionals.
- Marketing Package
On becoming an Industrial Affiliate all organisation are given the unique opportunity to place a free article in the News from Industry section of the journal. Now read in over 70 countries, the journal is the leading information provider for technical innovation in the gas industry. Our marketing professionals will be happy to discuss specific product launches and promotion packages to maximise coverage. Company profiles combined with display advertising are also available to you. Larger technical articles of wider interest can also be accommodated.
- A Voice in the Industry
Opportunities to have dialogue with bodies such as the OFGEM, the Health and Safety Executive, the Department of Trade and Industry.
- A Standard of Best Practice
The IGEM has more than 50 technical committees that establish Standards of Best Practice in many areas of industry activity. Your organisation's interests can be represented in these activities.
- Technical Publications
Receive 30% discount of all IGEM Technical Standards.
- Top Company Review
The opportunity to be included in the Institution's annual supplement to its Journal, Gas International featuring organisation's serving the gas industry.
- Directory of Services
Company details will be included in the Institution's Directory of Services and an opportunity to include your company logo.
- Training Courses
All company training courses promoted, if applicable.
- Certificate of Affiliation
A prestigious certificate confirming your Industrial Affiliate status is available to purchase.
- Other Events
As a member of the Institution you will also benefit from the breadth of activities we organise, such as national seminars and conferences, regular local meetings, social events and membership of industry committees. You will find that you will make valuable new contacts both in the
- Free use of the IGEM Members Room
Hold ad-hoc meetings at IGEM's new HQ - IGEM House in Kegworth, Derbyshire. The Members Room is available for all members to use free of charge during IGEM's usual opening hours.
How much does it cost to join?
- Application Fee
The application fee is £100.00 +VAT. This is to be sent with your application. Please make your cheque or standing order payable to IGEM.
- Annual Subscription Fee
Following election, new entrants will be charged the annual subscription for the category. The annual subscription becomes due on 1st January every year.
Yearly Fees for Organisations/Companies based in the
Annual Subscription Fee | VAT | Total Amount Payable | |
With 1 - 5 employees | £181.00 | £31.68 | £212.68 |
With 6 - 15 employees | £404.00 | £70.70 | £474.70 |
With 16 - 100 employees | £707.00 | £123.73 | £830.73 |
With 100 or more employees | £1061.00 | £185.68 | £1246.68 |
Organisations/Companies based outside the
Total Annual Subscription Fee Payable | |
With 1 - 5 employees | £181.00 |
With 6 - 15 employees | £404.00 |
With 16 - 100 employees | £707.00 |
With 100 or more employees | £1061.00 |
How to Join?
The Application Form for Election to Industrial Affiliate must be completed by all organisations.
1. Simply fill in your company details and choose your main representative. The main representative is the contact point in your organisation.
2. Please return the application form with:
2.1 A list of Company Directors
2.2 A detailed Company Profile
2.3 Your £100.00 (plus VAT) Application Fee
Representative(s) nominations:
Each Organisation/Company can nominate up to 6 representatives depending on its size, please include these on your application form:
No. of Employees employed | No. of Contact Representatives | No. of Nominated Representative(s) |
1 - 5 | 1 | 1 |
6 - 15 | 1 | 3 |
16 - 100 | 1 | 4 |
100 or more | 1 | 5 |
Please send your completed application from and appropriate information to:
Membership Department
Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers
IGEM House
High Street
Kegworth
Derbyshire
DE74 2DA
If you are still unsure of what grade to apply for please send a detailed CV, including academic qualifications and work experience to membership@igem.org.uk who can assist you further.