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.
National Apprenticeship Week returns from 9 to 15 February, celebrating the achievements of apprentices across the UK, and highlighting the positive impact they make to communities, businesses and the wider economy.
The Grenfell Tower tragedy is a reminder that fire engineering is fundamentally about protecting lives. It made clear that the profession must be confident in its responsibilities and capabilities.
The publication of the Single Construction Regulator Prospectus marks a significant step in the Government’s commitment to long-term reform of built environment regulation in the UK.
I sought professional registration to benchmark my competence and integrity against international standards, ensuring that my work remains accountable, ethical and globally recognised.
The staff and trustees of the Engineering Council would like to congratulate the registrants who have been recognised in the 2026 New Year’s Honours List.
The Engineering Council extends its congratulations to the registrants awarded at the WES Caroline Haslett Lecture and Awards Ceremony, held at The Geological Society of London on 16 December.
The Engineering Council has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Single Construction Regulator Prospectus and the Fire Engineers Advisory Panel’s authoritative statement, setting out the principles that should underpin future regulation of fire engineering, including the title and role of fire engineer. This follows the Phase 2 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, which made a number of important recommendations relating to the engineering profession.
For me, registration is not just a credential—it’s a platform for innovation and collaboration. It validates my ability to lead complex engineering programmes with credibility and inspires confidence among stakeholders globally.
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate registrant Jennifer Barry CEng MRAeS, who has been named the Young Woman Engineer of the Year 2025 at the Institution of Engineering and Technology’s (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year Awards, held at IET London: Savoy Place last night.
A new report published by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) is calling on the Government to urgently prioritise, invest in, and reform the management of the UK’s ageing infrastructure.
The Engineering Council regularly reviews the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment (UK-SPEC), the Accreditation of Higher Education Programmes (AHEP), the Approval and Accreditation of Qualifications and Apprenticeships (AAQA), and Regulations for Registration (RfR) to ensure they stay up to date, protect public safety, and reflect current technology and sustainability needs. These reviews maintain clear, internationally recognised routes to professional registration, ensure education and training remain aligned with industry requirements, and support consistent regulatory governance under the Engineering Council’s Royal Charter.
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