For me, it is a thing of honour and an outstanding achievement. Professional registration has further increased my professional and engineering profile in the eyes of colleagues and senior management, and it is also highly valued by fellow professionals in the industry.
To be registered with a professional organisation such as the Engineering Council raises the profile of the company I work for. Our customers are confident that they are using a professional company.
Becoming a CEng directly benefitted my career by making me eligible to hold a Letter of Airworthiness Authority, a privilege delegated from the Chief Engineer allowing me to sign off on solutions and giving me responsibility for my area.