Why join us

Networking at the highest level across every business sector and every type of major project — manufacturing, defence, IT, infrastructure, engineering, construction and business change.

WHAT MEMBERSHIP IS FOR

Four reasons organisations join the Association

The Major Projects Association cuts across every business sector and every type of major project. Membership provides networking opportunities at the highest level to develop and disseminate better practice in initiating and carrying out major projects.

REASON 1
Cross-sector, not single-sector

Sit alongside defence, IT, infrastructure, engineering, construction, manufacturing and business change — and compare what works.

REASON 2
Run exclusively by its members

Paid for by a single annual subscription, which covers the cost of attendance at most of our events and programmes.

REASON 03
Confidential problem-solving seminars

Most events are confidential seminars on current topics chosen by members. All are written up in detail, and the reports go to members via the website.

REASON 04
Development at every career stage

Our Professional Development Programme covers people at different points in their career, from Rising Stars to senior leaders.

“I never cease to be impressed by the activities and value of the Major Projects Association. At the seminars and conferences I personally find the willingness of people to discuss the issues of the day so openly to be very helpful. As a forum for sharing lessons and learning from each other, the Association is an extraordinarily useful (and good value) resource to help improve project performance across the UK.”

Andy Mitchell
Chief Executive, Thames Tideway Tunnel Ltd

“In my opinion this is the only industry association that truly works for and represents its members.”

 

 

 

Iain Minns
Arcadis

HOW TO JOIN

Membership rates from 1st August 2026

Member organisations pay an annual subscription, which is the principal source of income for the Association. Choose the tier that matches your organisation.

TIER 01
Full membership
£10,585

per year, plus VAT


  • Unlimited attendance across the core programme
  • All confidential seminar reports
  • Professional Development Programme places
TIER 02
Academic membership
£1,415

per year, plus VAT


  • For recognised academic institutions
  • Same access to events and reports
  • PhD research grant eligibility
TIER 03
Corresponding membership
£3,925*

per year, plus VAT *where applicable


  • For organisations based outside the UK
  • Full access to the knowledge repository
  • Attend UK events when you travel

There are no charges for attendance at any of the Association’s core programme of events. In this way, individuals are spared the need to authorise expenditure for each event and to make multiple payments.

Having paid their subscription, the only deterrent for member organisations from taking the fullest possible part in the events is the normal pressure on staff time.

APPLY TO JOIN

Submit your application

If you would like to become a member of the Major Projects Association please complete the form below and we will contact you. Please allow up to 3 working days for a response. We’re a small team, and we appreciate your patience.

    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT
    1. We read your application
      Within 3 working days. We are a small team, and we appreciate your patience.
    2. Discuss your membership selection
      We talk through which tier fits and which events suit your organisation best.
    3. Your organisation is set up
      Colleagues activate their own accounts and book events without further payment.
    JOINING THE ASSOCIATION

    Is your organisation already 
a member?

    If your organisation is already a member and you are looking to activate your account, you can do so via the link below.

    Active your membership