News and insights
Engineering is changing. Standards must keep pace.
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.
Insight
A new era for engineering talent: Expanding early technical pathways
The first Vocational Celebration Day, launched by the Enginuity Group, places a welcome spotlight on skills, opportunity and the future of young people. This national day recognises the value of vocational pathways at a time when GCSE, A level and T level results - due later this month - will shape decisions about progression into further study, apprenticeships and employment.
Case Study
Daniel Taylor IEng MIFireE
I pursued professional registration to demonstrate my competence, accountability, and commitment to high standards in fire engineering. It provides independent recognition of my skills, strengthens trust with clients and colleagues, and supports my development. Registration ensures I work responsibly and continuously improve within a discipline that directly affects public safety.
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Pioneering Low-Carbon Concrete Innovation Wins 2026 Hawley Award
Dr Fragkoulis Kanavaris CEng CSci CEnv FIMMM FICT CAPM has been awarded the 2026 Hawley Award, which includes a £5,000 cash prize and a medal, at the Engineers Trust Awards Dinner in June. The award honours the most outstanding engineering innovation that delivers demonstrable benefit to the environment and will help to achieve Net Zero Carbon by at least 2050.
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Christina Jasper IEng IET wins 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate Christina Jasper IEng MIET, an Aerospace Engineer and Senior Technical Specialist, on receiving the 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award and £1,000 cash prize. The announcement was made at the Engineers Trust Awards Dinner in June and presented by HRH The Princess Royal.
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Professionally registered engineers honoured in the 2026 Top 50 Women in Engineering List
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has announced the winners of its annual Top 50 Women in Engineering awards (WE50) on International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). We at the Engineering Council would like to congratulate the registrants among these exceptional innovators on their incredible achievements.
Case Study
James Byass CEng MCIBSE
I believe that as the designation becomes more widely recognised within the industry, it will be a benefit as clients and teams start to ask for Chartered Engineer (HRB) team members. This will give our clients confidence in the team they have appointed.
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Registrants celebrated in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours List
Several Engineering Council registrants and engineering colleagues have been recognised in the 2026 Birthday Honours List. The UK Honours system recognises and celebrates the extraordinary achievements and service of individuals.
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Agreement with Italy strengthens professional recognition
CERTING and the Engineering Council are pleased to announce the formal signing of an Admissions Pathways Agreement that will facilitate professional recognition for qualified engineers between Italy and the United Kingdom.
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Demystifying CPD for the engineering profession: A practical guide
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is at the heart of professional registration. Whatever professional title you hold, or wish to pursue, maintaining competence through CPD is both a requirement and a sign of trust, competence and professionalism in a forward-thinking profession.
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Engineering Council launches new 2030 Organisational Strategy
The Engineering Council has officially launched our 2030 Strategy after consultation with the profession. This, together with a refreshed brand identity, will drive our work as the UK’s regulatory body for the engineering profession.
