The Oil, Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group are recruiting three additional Committee Members to join the Committee. In addition to fulfilling the standard responsibilities outlined in the Committee Member role descriptor, these positions will each take on specific additional responsibilities to support the work and strategic objectives of the Group.

Oil, Gas and Energy Transition - Australia/NZ Regional Lead

• Provide the Committee with their regional perspective
• Bring regional developments to the global audience through webinars and articles
• Connect with country boards to support local regional oil, gas and energy transition activities, including policy and Chemical Engineering education

Oil, Gas and Energy Transition -Professional Development & Skills Lead

• Work with staff and members to develop member needs for oil gas and energy transition pathways
• Assess relevant profession development resources to identify good practices and potential opportunities
• Act as the focal point for energy transition related skills issues

Oil, Gas and Energy Transition - Technology Advisor 

• Identify opportunities to share technology and industry developments for the benefit of members
• Contribute to skills, knowledge and policy activities

Please state on your application which role you are interested in being considered for. 

Closing date: 22/05/2026

The Member Engagement Committee (MEC) plays a vital role in shaping how IChemE connects with and supports its global membership and champions innovation, collaboration and knowledge-sharing across all engagement initiatives.  The committee is seeking one Associate Member and one Affiliate Member—one of whom must be based in the UK—as well as one UK‑based Student Member to join as active and visible committee members.

Closing date: 15/05/2026

IChemE are recruiting for a number of positions for the Singapore National Board. You will need to be an IChemE member (at the grade specified for the role applied for) and have residence in Singapore.  We are looking to fill a number of roles including Chair, Vice Chair (Vice Chair - Learned Society and Vice Chair - Young Engineers, Students) Secretary, Treasurer, Board Members (Member Groups and Special Interest Groups, Early Career Representative and Fellow Representative).  Please take a look at the role descriptor for a full summary on each role.  Please specify in your application which role you are applying for and include the name of your seconder as well as a full supporting statement.  

Closing date: 16/06/2026

The Pharma Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Committee Secretary to support the Chair and contribute to the budgeting, planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities  If you would like to get involved, please apply!

Closing date: 08/05/2026

IChemE are recruiting for new committee members to join them to help inspire future engineers, support chemical engineering students and help provide information and professional development opportunities to early careers professionals.  If you would like to get involved, please apply!

Closing date: 16/05/2026

IChemE are recruiting for Student Ambassadors to work closely with staff to communicate the benefits of membership to student members, highlight new and existing opportunities and ensure they are getting the most from their membership and are supported through their studies. If you would like to get involved, please apply!

Closing date: 31/05/2026

Professional Reviewers for Chartered Chemical Engineer must be Chartered Chemical Engineers and hold CEng registration.  Working in tandem with another reviewer, they assess the competence and commitment of those wishing to becoming Chartered Member - Chartered Chemical Engineer (with or without CEng), which involves the assessment of documentary evidence and an interview.

Closing date: 31/12/2026

IChemE are recruiting for a Deputy Chair for the New Zealand National Board.  You will be responsible for identifying strategic priorities for IChemE in New Zealand, supporting the Board of Trustees and Member Engagement Committee, providing oversight for university and corporate engagement and sharing good practice. Please note the description of Chair role is included in the role descriptor as Deputy Chair generally becomes Chair after one year. 

Closing date: 16/06/2026

We currently have opportunities for volunteers to take part in School Challenge Days in certain locations.

DiscoverChemEngLIVE school challenge days are for students in Year 8 (S1/S2 Scotland) in UK schools to help them explore chemical engineering through an interactive activity day. Starting in Spring term 2026.

Up to 36 school students, working in teams of 6, are given the opportunity to build essential employability skills and explore the careers and skills used in chemical engineering. The workshops are available for mainstream, state-funded secondary schools schools within Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber. 

Closing date: 31/12/2026

Are you interested in inspiring the next generation? We are recruiting volunteers who are members of IChemE at any grade to get involved in a number of volunteering opportunities aimed at engaging young people with chemical engineering. If you would like to get involved, please apply! 

Closing date: 31/12/2026

IChemE Student Design Prize Volunteer Judge Opportunity – Australasia

The IChemE Student Design Prize is awarded to the best final year Design Project from Universities across Australia and New Zealand teaching Chemical Engineering.   

The Prize is assessed against weighted criteria across several categories including feasibility, process selection, process development, process and equipment design, safety and environmental and economic considerations.   Each entering University provides their best Design Project so all entries will be a different project topic, usually very relevant to current industry trends.

To support this activity, IChemE is looking for four volunteer judges from diverse backgrounds including a range of industry sectors, project experience and locations/regions. Judges are typically required to complete their reviews from end of April to late August. Time commitment is estimated to be 2-3 days over a 3-4 month period. Judges are encouraged to attend the Chemeca Gala Dinner in Melbourne Tuesday 30 September where the Awards are being presented. Judges are provided with a complimentary ticket to the Chemeca Gala Dinner. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please apply for the Young Peoples Engagement Volunteer role and highlight in your supporting statement that you are interested in this opportunity.  Further details can be provided on application.

The closing date for this activity is 8/5/2026

We are recruiting for dynamic volunteers looking to support ongoing IChemE engagement in primary schools for children aged four to five years. If you want to get involved with inspiring future chemical engineers, please apply.

Closing date: 31/12/2026

IChemE are advertising this role on behalf of Engineers Against Poverty.  Engineers against Poverty was launched in 1998 as a charity and non-profit company by the UK's leading professional engineering institutions (including IChemE). 

Tackling global challenges, such as climate change, inclusive growth and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, requires more and better-quality infrastructure. However, it is estimated that there is a $15 trillion gap between global infrastructure needs and spending through to 2040. Engineers against poverty work with stakeholders from government, industry and civil society to improve infrastructure governance and improve the rights of construction workers.  

Please take a look at the role descriptor for full details on this important volunteer opportunity.  If you would like to apply, please do so by clicking apply now.  Please note that by applying IChemE will then share your details with Engineers Against Poverty who will contact you with details on next steps.  

Closing date: 8/5/2026