18-07-2011, 08:07 PM
A few thoughts:
1. There are many Project Managers and Project Engineers working in the industry without too much in the way of signalling knowledge. Personally I think that's not great, but the better ones do pick up what they need to know quite quickly. Getting started can be a problem of course, but given an upturn of work particularly in and around London then I guess that transferable skills will be much in demand
2. I am assuming that you are within striking distance of London. If so why not come along to a monthly IRSE London meeting (from October to April only) in Westminster. If not, then there are some local section meetings in other regional centres such as Bristol and York.
3. You give no indication of age, but do note that the "Younger Members" is a bit of a misnomer since they are receptive of all new-comers whatever their chronological age. They have a day seminar, normally with a technical visit on the following day each year in November; I believe it will be held in Swindon this year and they aim to be offered free, so it is only your travel / accommodation if need and time away from job costs for people to fund.
1. There are many Project Managers and Project Engineers working in the industry without too much in the way of signalling knowledge. Personally I think that's not great, but the better ones do pick up what they need to know quite quickly. Getting started can be a problem of course, but given an upturn of work particularly in and around London then I guess that transferable skills will be much in demand
2. I am assuming that you are within striking distance of London. If so why not come along to a monthly IRSE London meeting (from October to April only) in Westminster. If not, then there are some local section meetings in other regional centres such as Bristol and York.
3. You give no indication of age, but do note that the "Younger Members" is a bit of a misnomer since they are receptive of all new-comers whatever their chronological age. They have a day seminar, normally with a technical visit on the following day each year in November; I believe it will be held in Swindon this year and they aim to be offered free, so it is only your travel / accommodation if need and time away from job costs for people to fund.
(18-07-2011, 10:07 AM)manners1985 Wrote: Thanks for the response Jerry, greatly appreciated.
My real problem is that old catch-22; I don't have the experience to confidently apply for a position within the industry or begin to think about the IRSE examinations, but, without working within the industry I cannot build the experience.
I think I may begin by submitting an application for Associate Membership. I presume that I would be covered under the following route: 'Actively interested in the promotion, development and practice of the profession'.
From there I may be able to rely on my 'transferable' skills to be able secure a position as I will not be 'hands-on', but looking for a managerial position. Do you feel if this is likely to be feasible? From there I could then build on my knowledge base in conjunction with study and move on from there.
Again, any relevant thoughts or insights would be appreciated.
BR
Manners1985
PJW