Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) was a way to validate my expertise and uphold professional standards. It signalled a commitment to ethical leadership and lifelong learning and gave me the platform to advocate confidently for inclusion and responsible engineering.
The Engineering Council is delighted to announce that one of its Trustees, EUR ING Alastair Revell CEng CITP FBCS FRSA FIAP, has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Plymouth for his outstanding contribution to computer science education and the IT profession.
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate registrants Jennifer Barry CEng MRAeS, Amy Dillon CEng MICE APS and Rachel Hayden CEng MICE, who have been recognised among this year’s five finalists of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Young Woman Engineer of the Year (YWE) Awards.
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EngineeringUK’s new report ‘What parents know about engineering and technology’ has found that eight in ten parents find the idea of their child following a science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) career appealing. However, some lack confidence giving STEM careers advice and are unsure of the entry routes after leaving school.
As we mark national T levels Week from 13 to 17 October 2025, the Engineering Council celebrates the growing recognition and impact of T levels on the engineering and technology workforce.
The latest edition of the Guide to Professional Registration has just been published, offering the latest guidance on how to achieve professional registration as an engineer or technician.
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BCS, the Chartered Institute for Technology’s new report ‘Trustworthy Technology: Meeting Society’s Expectations for AI’, has found that the public expects technology professionals to be professionally registered on a public register and to meet standards of competence and ethics as is expected of doctors, lawyers and accountants.
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate the 28 distinguished registrants who have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering (RAEng).
Professional registration enhances credibility, showcasing your commitment to high standards and continuous development. For me, transitioning from a Manufacturing Engineer at Rolls-Royce to a Technology Consultant at Capgemini Invent, has provided invaluable recognition, networking opportunities, and a solid foundation to help clients navigate digital transformations with confidence and expertise.
Job progression was the main contributor to becoming professionally registered. The more senior the role, the more it becomes a prerequisite. Although nothing can replace experience it does demonstrate competence within your field and has enabled me to apply for jobs I couldn’t have otherwise.