Consultation with our key stakeholders and the building of consensus is a valuable aspect of our stakeholder engagement because it both informs us and helps us to do our work.

Effective consultation provides us with vital information about how we can meet the needs of the Licensed Professional Engineering Institutions (PEIs), registrants, profession and society at large. This can result in improvements in the way we regulate the profession and provide assurance to the public.

Our consultations will vary with regard to the intended audience. Whilst some will be directed at identified groups and/or individuals, often parties at licensed members of the Engineering Council, other consultations will be public and made available online.

Closed consultations

Consultation on International Recognition

Status: Closed

The consultation's aim was to ascertain the value of international recognition of engineering degrees to Licensed PEIs, HEIs and students. It was open from 5 August to 22 October 2021. This consultation has closed, but responses and outcomes are still being considered.

Survey on mycareerpath

Status: Closed
The survey’s aim was to gauge the priorities and intentions of our mycareerpath clients. It was open from 5-26 November 2020.

View the survey questions, results and responses to learn more.

Guidance on Engineering Council Disciplinary procedures

Status: Closed

This consultation has closed, but responses and outcomes are still being considered.

Risk-based approach to licensing

Status: Closed

The Quality Assurance Committee (QAC) of the Engineering Council agreed to the development of a more risk-based approach to the licensing function. This consultation was for staff members and volunteers (Liaison Officers) at Licensed Members to provide feedback on the proposed new system. It closed in March 2018.

View the summary of responses and outcomes to learn more.

Standards Review

Status: Closed

The Engineering Council carried out its five-yearly review of the Standards against which engineers and technicians are registered. The review was a key task in the Engineering Council’s 2018-20 Strategic Plan. This consultation closed in October 2018.

View the summary of responses and outcomes to learn more.

Standards Review (2nd Round)

Status: Closed

The second consultation as part of the Engineering Council's Standards review, informed by the first round in 2018. It closed in August 2019.

View the summary of responses and outcomes to learn more.

Accreditation Review consultation for Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)

Status: Closed

The Accreditation Review Working Group (ARWG) was set up to investigate and develop solutions for perceived inconsistencies in accreditation practice. The initial consultation which took the form of focus groups and structured interviews with stakeholders has identified some opportunities for improvement. 

Engineering Council Guidance on Risk

Status: Closed

The Engineering Council's Guidance on Risk was reviewed and PEIs were invited to comment on the proposed new version. The review was undertaken by a Working Group comprising members from several Licensed PEIs.

View the summary of responses and outcomes to learn more.

Engineering Council Guidance on Sustainability

Status: Closed

The Engineering Council's Guidance on Sustainability was reviewed and Licensed PEIs were invited to comment on the proposed new version. The review was undertaken by a Working Group comprising members from several Licensed PEIs.

View the summary of responses and outcomes to learn more.