Engineering Council
The professional titles
The Engineering Council holds the national register for the professional titles:
- Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Information and Communication Technology Technician (ICTTech)
The titles are all protected by civil law under our Royal Charter and can only be used by individuals currently on the national register. Registration is renewable annually, through membership of a professional engineering institution.
Professional registration is open to everyone who can:
- Demonstrate both competence to perform professional work to the necessary standards and commitment to maintain their competence
- Work within professional codes
- Participate actively within the profession
The professional title that an engineer or technician is eligible for is often indicated by their academic and vocational qualifications as they demonstrate a candidate’s level of knowledge and understanding. However, all round professional competence will be the deciding factor and there are ways for applicants without the relevant qualifications to demonstrate that they meet the criteria for their chosen title. These can be found in UK-SPEC for EngTech, IEng or CEng and in the ICTTech Standard for ICTTech. Professional engineering institutions can provide further advice.
Find further information alongside the specific benefits and eligibility criteria for each professional title below:
Engineering Technician
The professional title for engineering technicians who can prove that they have the skills and experience to solve practical engineering problems
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Incorporated Engineer
The professional title for engineers responsible for managing and maintaining current and developing technologies in a practical and creative way
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Chartered Engineer
The professional title for engineers, engaged in technical and commercial leadership and problem solving through creativity and innovation
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Information Communications Technology Technician (ICTTech)
The professional title for ICT technicians who support and facilitate the use of ICT equipment and their applications by others
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Interim Registration
Interim registration is a useful start to your journey towards gaining professional registration.
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Registrant Logos
New individual registrant logos are now available and can be downloaded from here.
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