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Engineering Council registration

Engineering Council registration
As one of the licensed bodies of the Engineering Council, the IRSE can register its suitably qualified members at all three grades; Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech).

Why Register as an Engineer or Technician with the Engineering Council?
Registration with the Engineering Council sets engineers apart from those who are unregistered, and establishes their proven knowledge, understanding and competence. In particular, registration demonstrates a commitment to professional standards, and to developing and enhancing competence.

Benefits

• As a professional engineer, it gives an edge to candidates applying for posts, whether or not registration is specified in the job advertisement.
• Links a professional engineer into a professional engineering institution which has been assessed by the Engineering Council as capable of providing comprehensive professional development guidance and opportunities, with regular publications and web access to assist in this, and many opportunities to network with colleagues with similar professional interests.
• Keeps you abreast of job opportunities and is a regular reminder of your professional standing and obligations to society.
• Employers of registered engineers have the assurance of knowing that their employees have had their competence assessed their credentials verified, and their commitment to continuing professional development established. They will have gained the recognition of their peers as meeting UK and international standards for knowledge and experience.
• Maintaining registration ensures that they are exposed to new developments in their profession, and provides numerous opportunities to benefit from these. It also means that they are governed by a professional code of conduct, and received reminders and assistance in determining their obligations under this code.
In some cases, evidence of employing registered engineers will be necessary for the award of contracts in the UK and internationally.

How to register
There are a number of routes to registration, If you are an IRSE member, you may be eligible to apply for Engineering Council registration. For details please contact Christine White, Membership & Professional Development Manager (christine.white@irse.org / +44 (0)20 7808 1187).