Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Chartered Engineer (CEng) is a prestigious professional registration awarded by the Engineering Council (UK) through its licensed professional engineering institutions. There are two main routes to achieving CEng status:

1. Standard Route

Typical Requirements:

• Education:
  • An accredited MEng degree, or
  • A BEng + MSc combination that meets UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence) requirements.
• Work Experience:
  • Typically 4–6 years of relevant experience, demonstrated through Initial Professional Development (IPD).
• Professional Review:
  • Submission of an application evidencing competence based on UK-SPEC.
  • A Professional Review Interview (PRI).

Who is it for?

• Graduates who have followed a UK-accredited academic pathway and can provide clear documentation of their experience and development.

2. Individual Route

For applicants without accredited academic qualifications, but who can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and professional competence.

Typical Steps:

• Qualifications Assessment:
  • Submit evidence of academic learning, which may include:
    • Non-accredited degrees
    • Work-based learning or vocational training
• Individual Report:
  • A detailed report showing how your knowledge aligns with UK-SPEC standards.
• Academic Interview:
  • An in-depth interview to assess your technical knowledge.
• Professional Review:
  • Evaluates leadership, management, and interpersonal (soft) skills.

Who is it for?

• Engineers with non-accredited qualifications who have well-documented experience and professional development.

Becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Incorporated Engineer (IEng) is a professional registration awarded by the Engineering Council (UK). IEng professionals apply current and emerging technologies in the fields of engineering design, operations, and management. There are two main routes to achieving IEng status:

1. Standard Route to IEng

For applicants with approved academic qualifications.

Typical Requirements:

• Education:
  • A UK-accredited BEng (Hons) degree in engineering or technology, OR
  • A Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) plus further learning to bachelor's level.
• Work Experience:
  • Documented evidence of professional development demonstrating the IEng competence standards.
• Professional Review Interview:
  • Submit a professional application and attend an interview to demonstrate your competence across relevant areas.

Who is it for?

• Engineers who have followed a UK-accredited educational pathway and can provide clear, structured documentation of their experience and development.

2. Individual Route to IEng

Designed for applicants without accredited qualifications but who can demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience.

Typical Steps:

• Qualifications Assessment:
  • Submit evidence of academic and/or work-based learning, which may include:
    • Non-accredited degrees
    • Vocational training or experiential learning
• Individual Report:
  • A detailed technical report demonstrating how you meet the educational requirements for IEng registration.
• Professional Review:
  • Includes an interview to assess both your academic equivalence and professional competence.

Who is it for?

• Engineers who have:
  • Non-accredited qualifications, or
  • No formal qualifications, but possess extensive and relevant engineering experience.