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 the 28 distinguished registrants elected as Fellows of the Royal Academy of Engineering, in recognition of their contribution to engineering and society.
The Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and the Engineering Council today announced that CIISec has become the first body dedicated to cyber security to be licensed by the Engineering Council to assess candidates for professional registration.
I recently decided to go a step further and become a Chartered Engineer for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRB), as I wanted to lead by example and show that our industry is prepared to change in response to the Building Safety Act.
This October, the Engineering Council will be joined by the Science Council and Society for the Environment (SocEnv) for a first-ever collaborative webinar examining the value of professional registration across engineering, science and environmental practice.
I chose to become professionally registered to formally recognise my engineering practice and the standards I uphold. It reflects my commitment to the profession and to continual professional development. As an educator, it is also important to lead by example and demonstrate the value of professional recognition to future engineers.
The first Vocational Celebration Day, launched by the Enginuity Group, places a welcome spotlight on skills, opportunity and the future of young people. This national day recognises the value of vocational pathways at a time when GCSE, A level and T level results - due later this month - will shape decisions about progression into further study, apprenticeships and employment.
I pursued professional registration to demonstrate my competence, accountability, and commitment to high standards in fire engineering. It provides independent recognition of my skills, strengthens trust with clients and colleagues, and supports my development. Registration ensures I work responsibly and continuously improve within a discipline that directly affects public safety.
Dr Fragkoulis Kanavaris CEng CSci CEnv FIMMM FICT CAPM has been awarded the 2026 Hawley Award, which includes a £5,000 cash prize and a medal, at the Engineers Trust Awards Dinner in June. The award honours the most outstanding engineering innovation that delivers demonstrable benefit to the environment and will help to achieve Net Zero Carbon by at least 2050.
The Engineering Council would like to congratulate Christina Jasper IEng MIET, an Aerospace Engineer and Senior Technical Specialist, on receiving the 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award and £1,000 cash prize. The announcement was made at the Engineers Trust Awards Dinner in June and presented by HRH The Princess Royal.
The Women’s Engineering Society (WES) has announced the winners of its annual Top 50 Women in Engineering awards (WE50) on International Women in Engineering Day (INWED). We at the Engineering Council would like to congratulate the registrants among these exceptional innovators on their incredible achievements.
Several Engineering Council registrants and engineering colleagues have been recognised in the 2026 Birthday Honours List. The UK Honours system recognises and celebrates the extraordinary achievements and service of individuals.