Why join MERC? 

MERC is central to ensuring that our membership processes are robust, fair, and forward-thinking. As a committee member, you'll:

• Make an impact: Help assess and guide new applicants into professional registration and membership

• Give back to the profession: Use your experience to support the development of future engineers.

• Grow personally and professionally: Gain valuable insights, broaden your network, and help influence standards in the profession.

• Be part of something bigger: Contribute to upholding the standards of engineering in partnership with bodies like the Engineering Council.

What we're looking for: 

We welcome expressions of interest from professional members in the grades of Technician, Member, Senior Member or Fellow (who also hold registration with Engineering Council) who can bring the following:

• Practical engineering experience, preferably in a field aligned with the Institute

• A good understanding of the registration and professional membership process (training provided if needed)

• Willingness to contribute time for quarterly half-day meetings, application reviews on a rota basis, interviews (average 1 – 2 a month), and potentially ad-hoc working groups/task and finish groups

• Experience in mentoring, coaching, or staff development

• Strong communication and collaborative skills

• Commitment to upholding the aims and values of The Welding Institute
  

• To champion recruitment to and retention of members of The Welding Institute

Time Commitment

MERC meets 4 times a year, in person and online. In between meetings, there will be expectations of participation in application reviews, interviews for membership and Engineering Council registration as well as the occasional ad-hoc working group and/or task and finish group.

Benefits of Volunteering

This role provides continuing professional development opportunities through the development of:

• Continuing professional development including project and personal management skills

• Acquisition of transferable skills

• Development of job knowledge

• Opportunities to develop contacts and expand personal networks