Chartered Engineer - CEng

Become part of the technological elite as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Why Become a Chartered Engineer (CEng)?

Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) shows employers and clients that your competence has been independently assessed, your credentials verified, and that you are committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Benefits of Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng):

There are many benefits of becoming chartered and they vary for each individual and each specialism.

They all increase your promotional prospects, your earning power, and respect from people within and outside the engineering industry. They demonstrate to your customers that your organisation employs technologists and engineers at the very top of their profession.

Other benefits include:

• Use of the internationally recognised and protected title, "Chartered Engineer"

• Acknowledgement as a professional in your field

• Better career opportunities and salary prospects

• Increased influence within your organization

• Opportunities to connect with influential and inspirational professionals

• Global recognition of your expertise and commitment to excellence

Who's it for?

The Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is designed for engineers who wish to showcase their expertise, dedication, and ability to meet industry standards. It is ideal for professionals in engineering roles who are looking to advance their careers and demonstrate their competence to employers, clients, and peers.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible for Chartered Engineer status, you need to demonstrate your competence across a range of key engineering areas, including technical knowledge, leadership, and communication skills. This assessment will be based on your qualifications, professional experience, and your ongoing commitment to professional development.

You’ll need to meet the following criteria:

• A thorough understanding of engineering principles, gained through education and/or extensive professional experience.

• Practical expertise in the design and development of engineering solutions, as well as leadership or project management roles.

• A commitment to high ethical standards, continuous learning, and improvement.

• A proven track record of applying engineering skills to solve complex problems and contribute to society and the environment in a positive way.

How do I apply?

You will need to be familiar with UKSPEC(for the CEng Standard) and then demonstrate both competence and knowledge to the required standard to become registered.

You will need to present evidence to demonstrate your level of competence in both an application form and a face-to-face interview.

To demonstrate competence, you must be able to show:

• how you used your technical and/or engineering knowledge and understanding to improve or exploit new and advancing technology

• how you applied a combination of theoretical and practical methods to analyse and solve a technical and/or engineering problem. This may include the identification of a potential project and where you have conducted appropriate research to design and develop an engineering solution

• where you exercised your technical and commercial leadership skills

• your personal commitment to professional standards and recognition of obligations to society, the profession and the environment.

There are various different ways in which you may demonstrate the knowledge and understanding to underpin the competences for CEng registration:

• An accredited Bachelors degree with Honours in engineering or technology, plus either an accredited Masters degree, or appropriate further learning to Masters level

• An accredited, integrated MEng degree

• An accredited Bachelors degree with Honours in engineering or technology, started prior to September 1999 when the standard changed

• Other formal qualifications, e.g. those gained overseas, assessed as equivalent in the context of your overall application

• Work-based learning, assessed in the context of your overall application

• A combination of the above.

How do I find out if my qualification is accredited for CEng?

• List of Engineering Council accredited degrees.

If you have the experience but lack formal qualifications, don’t worry—if your professional practice meets the required standards, you may still be eligible.

How much does professional registration cost?

You must be a member of the ITP before applying for Professional Registration. See here for membership levels and fees.

Application Fee: £250.00 + £65 Admin Fee

Engineering council entrance fee: £62.21

To maintain your professional accreditation status, an annual membership fee must be paid to the Engineering Council, along with ongoing ITP membership.