Read the latest news, insight and case studies from the Engineering Council as we work with partners across the profession to raise standards, respond to change and support responsible engineering.
From professional registration and Standards updates to policy developments and registrant stories, this is where we share how the promise of responsible engineering is being made real.
As Trustees’ Week 2026 (9 – 13 November) is celebrated across the UK, the Engineering Council recognises the commitment, expertise and leadership of its Trustees.
As National Engineering Day is celebrated across the UK on 4 November, the Engineering Council is highlighting the important role professional registration plays in recognising competence, commitment and professionalism across the engineering profession. The day celebrates the creativity, innovation and impact of engineering, while inspiring the next generation to explore engineering careers and pursue their professional ambitions.
Four Engineering Council registrants were among the winners of the 2026 Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Achievement Medals and Awards announced at an official ceremony held at IET London, Savoy Place on 16 October.
The Engineering Council and Portugal's Ordem dos Engenheiros (OE) have reaffirmed their longstanding partnership and shared commitment to maintaining high professional engineering standards and supporting international mobility at a meeting in Porto on 21 October.
I chose to become professionally registered because it represents a significant milestone in my professional development. It recognises my experience as an engineer, educator, and researcher, while demonstrating my commitment to maintaining high professional standards, continuous learning, and contributing positively to the engineering profession.
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The Engineering Council has published its Guide to Professional Registration for 2026–2027, providing the latest guidance on how engineers and technicians can achieve professional registration and demonstrate their commitment to high standards. The guide also brings together information on all Licensed Professional Engineering Institutions (LPEIs) and Professional Affiliates (PAs), helping readers find the organisation that best supports their professional journey.
Becoming a Chartered Engineer has strengthened my confidence as a researcher and a professional, while demonstrating my commitment to ethical engineering practice, continuous professional development, and delivering engineering solutions that positively impact both industry and society.
In June this year, Engineering Council’s CEO, Paul Bailey, and Chair, John Chudley, attended a two day international summit, in Salerno, Italy. The second ENAEE – European Accreditation Agencies’ Summit focused on advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within engineering education and accreditation processes.
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate the 28 distinguished registrants elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, in recognition of their contribution to engineering and society.
New pathway highlights the growing importance of professional competence, ethics and engineering judgment in cyber security. The Engineering Council and the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) have announced that CIISec has become the first body dedicated to cyber security to be licensed by the Engineering Council to assess candidates for professional registration.