Individual Report Route – Chartered Engineer (CEng) Registration

Benefits

Chartered Engineer (CEng) is a prestigious, globally recognised designation available across all engineering disciplines. The registration process is rigorous and is widely respected as a hallmark of professional excellence and competence.

Eligibility

Open to any CICES Member or Fellow, regardless of prior academic qualifications.

How to Apply

  1. Download the guidebook to CEng registration

  2. Download the UK-SPEC document from the Engineering Council: www.engc.org.uk

  3. Complete the Expression of Interest form on the CICES website and submit it.

  4. The CICES Membership Department (as Engineering Council registration qualifications manager) will:

    • Advise on the formal application process

    • Arrange payment of fees

    • Allocate a mentor

    • Answer any questions throughout the process

What is Involved?

Initial:

  • Stage 1 application form

  • Stage 1 application fee

Stage 1 Submission:

  • One-page CV

  • 500-word synopsis of the proposed Individual Report

  • Competence and commitment statements (approx. 2,500 words)

  • Three years of CPD (Continuing Professional Development) records

  • Details and credentials of a mentor (allocated by CICES or sourced through employer/network)

Feedback may be given on the synopsis. It may require restructuring or a new topic before progressing.

Stage 2 Submission:

  • Stage 2 application form

  • Stage 2 application fee

  • Individual Report (5,000–10,000 words excluding acknowledgements, references, bibliographies, and appendices)

  • Completed authentication form

  • Updated CPD records (covering activities since Stage 1)

  • Personal Report (approx. 2,000 words)

  • Sponsor questionnaires

These documents are assessed first for completeness, then for suitability to progress to the interview stage.

Stage 3 – Review Interviews

If approved through desk assessment, you will be invited to attend the Review Interview, which typically includes two interviews on the same day:

Academic Review

  • Assesses Competence and Commitment Standards A and B

  • Must demonstrate knowledge equivalent to a Master’s degree

  • 90-minute session including:

    • 30-minute presentation by the candidate

    • Panel interview

  • Outcome: Either not successful, or you progress to the Professional Review Interview in the afternoon.

Professional Review

  • Assesses Competence and Commitment Standards C, D, and E

  • 60-minute interview (no presentation required)

The Outcome

  • Final decision is made by the Engineering Council after document verification.

  • The result is either:

    • Successful

    • Not successful

There are no deferrals, referrals, or partial passes.
If unsuccessful, you may resit the Professional Review.

Accelerated Routes

Accelerated options may be available for:

  • Candidates with exemplifying qualifications

  • Eligible EU applicants under the Professional Qualifications and Services (Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020

For further details, contact the Membership Coordinator at: membership@cices.org

Register your Interest