Registration has helped my progression tremendously. For job opportunities it has made me stand out from other candidates, but perhaps most importantly it gave me sufficient credit to be accepted into the MSc course that I successfully completed in January 2016.
Professional registration assures that our staff are continuously developing on a professional level, that they are accredited for their competencies and capabilities in engineering disciplines and provides a level of confidence for our customers that we employ a highly skilled workforce.
My peers and my clients can now demonstrably see that I have been assessed by industry professionals and that I have been accepted as competent in my field.
Becoming a CEng has been a goal since my time at university because it signifies professional recognition and excellence in the field. It also reflects a commitment to continuous development and the highest standard of engineering.
EngTech status recognises my competency and validated my skills and expertise. Registration will also allow me to work towards becoming an incorporated engineer after completing my university degree and help with my future career ambitions.
Having professional registration provides another indicator of experience or competence, other than rank, which can help when engaging with engineers at varying levels. When I work in command roles, being a visible member of the IMechE has encouraged personnel to ask for help with their own registration journeys or help with their career development.
The greatest achievement in my career was becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
The greatest benefit being linked to the Engineering Council on the register and being recognised as an engineering professional by others in the fire sector and within the building and construction professions.
My employer benefits from my professional registration as they are fully aware that I meet set standards and can work competently and to a high ethical standard.
My professional registrations have vested on me, the responsibility to operate within regulatory and ethical frameworks. Professional registration shapes and reshapes a person, and I always emphasise that the young engineers aspiring to registration should consider this fact with utmost responsibility.
Chartered status is a common requirement from clients for senior positions on projects, so being a CEng makes me more sought-after.
CEng registration is a great achievement in my career. It recognises my academic qualifications and my experience and has allowed me to add another professional qualification to my CV, making me more desirable to employers.