SCEME (The Society of Electrical and Mechanical Engineers serving local government) is a forward thinking, highly competent organisation for professional engineers which was founded in 1951 and represents senior engineers working for public authorities, related organisations and commercial companies serving local government (Borough, County, District, Metropolitan and Unitary) in England, Scotland and Wales.

SCEME provides an accessible network for members to exchange information on technical, managerial and professional matters and meets four times a year. The last meeting was on the 8 June on the topic of Engineering Fire Protection in Schools.

The great advantage of SCEME membership is that it provides access to other senior engineers throughout the UK who are willing to share their knowledge and experience.

SCEME has a close relationship with SCALA (Society of Chief Architects in Local Authorities) and has successfully partnered with them for five National Study Days. The most recent study day was held on 3rd June at the University of the West of England in Bristol on the topic of ‘making the most of what you’ve got’. Both societies recognise the importance of bringing the two professions closer together to deliver good quality design, that is sustainable and which minimises environmental impact. SCEME has a regular home page on engineering in theSCALAnews journal.