The Institution of Highway & Transportation

Becoming CEng/IEng

Becoming a Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) guarantees global professional recognition and the opportunity to work anywhere in the world.

High status is attached to the CEng and IEng qualifications – they are a measure of your skills and professionalism in the engineering community as well as showing your dedication to personal development. Achieving this professional peer recognition may be more straightforward than you think.

The first stage in the application process is to submit an applicaton for initial assessment. This will enable CIHT to advise you fully regarding the route that you should take to obtaining the qualification. Further information regarding the initial assessment application can be found in section 3 of the candidate guidance notes below.

CEng and IEng Booklet  
Guidance Notes for CEng Candidates  
Guidance Notes for IEng Candidates  

Please note - the guidance notes for CEng and IEng candidates were revised in January 2012.  These amendments are to provide additional information on the application process.

For a word version of the Guidance Notes please contact: education@ciht.org.uk

Standard Route

The Standard Route is appropriate if you have academic qualifications that are accredited by the Engineering Council as satisfying the educational requirements for underpinning knowledge and understanding.
 

Individual Route

If you do not have exemplifying qualifications, the Institution will consider your application under the Individual Route.
 
If you do not have exemplifying qualifications you must clearly demonstrate you have achieved the same level of knowledge and understanding as those with the qualifications. You need to submit a career history, an education and training record and consult the Institution for advice on the most appropriate option.
 
These options include:
 
  • Writing a technical report or further learning report which demonstrates knowledge and understanding of engineerig principles 
  • Further academic study
  • Specific learning in a workplace environment

Professional Reviews

When your educational base has been assessed and approved by CIHT, you may follow the process to Professional Review detailed in the Guidance Notes. This will involve submitting a Portfolio of Evidence and undertaking a Professional Review Interview which allows you to demonstrate that you have reached the educational and training standards set by the Engineering Council and have the relevant experience.
 
Only CIHT members can undertake the Professional Review via CIHT.

For more information, please see CIHT's CEng and IEng Booklet  or contact our Membership department on:

t: +44 (0)20 7336 1571
e: membership@ciht.org.uk
    

European Directive Route

A CIHT member who is recognised as a professional engineer in another EU state may be eligible to progress to professional registration in the UK under European Directive 2005/36/EC.
For further details please contact: education@ciht.org.uk



 

 

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"I applied to take the Chartered Professional Review using the standard route at CIHT. I felt very relaxed and was given ample time to present myself, my project and my training. Since obtaining the CEng qualification through CIHT, I have gained the recognition I deserve from my employer by being promoted..."