GATE Membership Levels
Full Membership (MGATE) is for qualified and practising professionals from a range of engineering disciplines who apply Transition Engineering in their work.
Gain professional recognition for your qualifications, experience and ability to apply Transition Engineering principles, tackle complex challenges and develop innovative downshift projects. Successful applicants are entitled to use the professional designation MGATE.
Full Members can also apply for Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) registration, which is assessed separately through the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE).
What you'll need to apply
Your application must include:
View the full membership application guidance.
Please prepare all supporting documents before applying, as they must be uploaded as part of your online application. Applications are subject to peer review and an interview.
We recommend downloading and completing the Competence Framework in advance to make the application process as straightforward as possible.
| Associate (AGATE) | £25.00 Annual fee |
Associate membership (AGATE) recognises individuals with an understanding of sustainability challenges, including climate change, renewable energy, resource efficiency and the transition to a sustainable future.
Associates are interested in developing their knowledge of Transition Engineering, working collaboratively to address sustainability challenges and contributing to Transition Engineering projects.
This membership level is particularly suited to students, trainees, recent graduates, professionals working in sustainability-related fields, and others with a demonstrable interest in applying Transition Engineering principles.
Successful applicants gain professional recognition and are entitled to use the AGATE post-nominal.
What you'll need to apply
Your application must include:
You can complete your initial application and upload supporting documents later. However, we strongly recommend preparing these documents before applying to avoid delays in processing your application.
Please read the Associate application guidance for full details of the application process and supporting evidence required.
| Affiliate | Free |
This membership level is for anyone who supports the objectives of GATE and really wants to change our unsustainable trajectory. Through positive action and demonstrating commitment to improving the systems on which society depends so that they will continue to work in a changing future - Affiliates are really able to help make a difference.
Affiliates are particularly welcome to support the operations and work of GATE either through setting up a local Transition Engineering groups and student interest groups or volunteering time and sharing their particular skills with the running of GATE.