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.
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate Amy Smith IEng MIMechE, Senior Aerospace Engineer with the Royal Navy, on receiving the 2025 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award. The announcement was made at a presentation ceremony in London in June.
Gaining a professional title demonstrates an individual’s commitment to the profession, as well as enhancing their career prospects and opening up promotion opportunities.
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) Sustainable Future Awards are back for the third year to celebrate and recognise the individuals and organisations advancing the transition to a low-carbon, resource efficient society.
This Volunteers’ Week (2-8 June 2025), the Engineering Council celebrates the dedicated individuals whose time, expertise and passion help uphold the standards that maintain the trust and respect of the engineering profession.
The Engineering Council is delighted to announce that the Institute of Corrosion (ICorr) has become a licensed professional engineering institution.
Professional registration shows technical competence and ethical commitment worldwide. Achieving CEng status shows my dedication to engineering excellence.
The official launch of a new Standard for building safety has been held today at the House of Lords at an event hosted by his Lordship the Earl of Lindsay. The new UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence and Commitment contextualised for Higher-Risk Buildings (UK-SPEC HRB) has been developed by the Engineering Council in response to recommendations made in Dame Judith Hackitt’s independent review of building regulations and fire safety in the aftermath of the Grenfell disaster.
Two professionally registered engineers, have been announced as The Institute of Water’s (IWater) new Co-Vice Presidents of Engineering.
I was inspired by the engineering ethos to serve. My education and job equipped me to address real-world problems, aiming to make a tangible difference. Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) will help to amplify this.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has opened nominations for the 2025 Prestige Awards.
The Engineering Council's Annual Review 2024 showcases the organisation’s key achievements and activities from the past year.