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Press releases 2023

Engineers rated as one of Britain’s top five most trusted professions

Published: 21/12/2023

The Engineering Council were pleased to see that the engineering profession is one of the most trusted in Great Britain according to the latest Ipsos Veracity Index that revealed 85% of people across the country trust engineers to tell the truth. …

1,792 engineers and technicians professionally registered in first three months of 2023

1,792 engineers and technicians professionally registered in first three months of 2023

Published: 03/05/2023

Congratulations to all of the 1,792 engineers and technicians who have become professionally registered with the Engineering Council during the first three months of 2023, following a successful assessment of their engineering competence and commitment. …

Paul Bailey appointed new CEO of Engineering Council

Paul Bailey appointed new CEO of Engineering Council

Published: 27/04/2023

Paul Bailey has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Engineering Council. He will be taking up the role in May following the retirement of Alasdair Coates. …

Engineering Council announces changes to international recognition titles

Engineering Council announces changes to international recognition titles

Published: 18/04/2023

There have been some changes to the titles available through the Engineering Council and how these are awarded. The International Engineering Technician (IntETn) is now being awarded through the Engineering Council for the first time, and some aspects of the European Engineer (EUR ING) title has recently changed. …

Registrants recognised by IChemE Medals

Registrants recognised by IChemE Medals

Published: 01/03/2023

The Engineering Council would like to congratulate the registrants who were among those recognised in the recently announced Institution of Chemical Engineering (IChemE) 2023 Medals. …

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 – Skills for Life

National Apprenticeship Week 2023 – Skills for Life

Published: 03/02/2023

This week, 6-12 February, is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) and the theme for 2023 is ‘Skills for Life’.  Run by the Department for Education (DfE), it is a great opportunity for employers and organisations to highlight the opportunities available. Many professionally registered engineers have started their career as apprentices and many more are involved in apprenticeships as trainers or mentors. Approved or accredited engineering apprenticeships are listed on the Engineering Council’s Cou …

Dr Emma Walton wins WES 2022 Karen Burt Award for best new female Chartered Engineer

Dr Emma Walton wins WES 2022 Karen Burt Award for best new female Chartered Engineer

Published: 30/01/2023

The Engineering Council would like to congratulate the 2022 winner of the prestigious Karen Burt Memorial Award for the best new female Chartered Engineer (CEng), Dr Emma Walton CEng MInstP. …

Registrants recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List

Registrants recognised in the 2023 New Year Honours List

Published: 18/01/2023

Eight Engineering Council registrants have been recognised in King Charles’ first New Year Honours List. The UK Honours system recognises the extraordinary achievements and service of individuals. …

2,345 engineers and technicians professionally registered in last three months of 2022

2,345 engineers and technicians professionally registered in last three months of 2022

Published: 12/01/2023

The Engineering Council would like to congratulate every one of the 2,345 engineers and technicians who became professionally registered during Q4 2022, following a successful assessment of their engineering competence and commitment. …