Becoming an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) demonstrates your level of skills and knowledge within the profession, fast tracks your career and helps you stand out from the crowd.
The first stage in the process to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) is to submit an initial assessment. This can be completed here. CIHT will confirm the options available to you in an initial assessment outcome e-mail. Further information about some of the routes to professional registration can be found below.
“Incorporated Engineers maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and may undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation.”
UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC), 3rd Edition
I found the application process for the IEng standard route straight forward, any questions I did have were easily resolved by the education department. Although I was nervous about the interview, my mind was put at ease from when I first arrived at the venue, where I was greeted by a senior member of the institute. The panel were very friendly and made me feel comfortable as we discussed my submission.
Ross Anderson, Aberdeenshire Council
If you work within the Highways and Transportation industry, then there is no real reason to choose any other institution than CIHT to prove that you are a competent professional in exactly your field. The whole process of applying and achieving professional qualifications is straight forward and the support material available is second to none.
Lee Holt, Jacobs
I am more than happy to endorse the CIHT as a professional membership body. The process to gain a professional qualification is far simpler and more streamlined than that of other institutions. The institution itself is very progressive and consistently proves that it sticks to its values.
Euan Edelsten, Amey
It only takes five minutes - a simple and concise form ensures that you can start the process without hassle.
If you are a citizen of the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) who is qualified to practice as an Engineer in your home EU/EEA Member State, then you may apply for CEng, IEng or EngTech registration in the UK under the provisions of EU Directive 2005/36/EC, as amended by EU Directive 2013/55/EC. Further information can be found here
Incorporated Engineers are able to demonstrate:
UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC), 3rd Edition
The criteria against which candidates are assessed are set down by the Engineering Council in Competence and Commitment Statements.
| Competence | A | Knowledge and Understanding |
| B | Application to Practice | |
| C | Technical and Commercial Leadership | |
| D | Interpersonal Skills | |
| Commitment | E | Personal Commitment |
Health and safety, risk assessment, and understanding of the environment and sustainability are important and are embedded within the competences.
You do not need to be a CIHT member to complete an initial assessment. However, should you wish to proceed in applying for professional registration, you will need to become a CIHT member at the required membership grade
The first stage in the process is to submit an initial assessment. This can be completed here.
It only takes five minutes - a simple and concise form ensures that you can start the process without hassle.
You do not need to be a CIHT member to complete an initial assessment and it is completely free of charge.
Please ensure you include the following documents with your initial assessment:
Please note that you will be required to bring the original certificates with you at the later Professional Review interview. If documents are not in English please provide English language translations.
Additional memberships exist where the registrant has been awarded their title (e.g. CEng) by two separate institutions. The Engineering Council only issues one certificate on initial registration. However, secondary certificates can be purchased via the Engineering Council’s website.
Holding more than one professional registration at the same time, for example EngTech and IEng or IEng and CEng, is known as dual registration.
Dual registrations exist where a registrant has been awarded more than one of the Engineering Council’s titles and each of these has been awarded by a different institution. The Engineering Council issues dual registrants with a certificate for each title.
Dual registration is therefore only possible for those registered with separate titles, via separate institutions, paying separate registration fees for each title.
For any queries, please contact education@ciht.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7336 1571
For any queries, please contact education@ciht.org.uk or call +44 (0)20 7336 1571
Office opening hours are 9.00 to 17.00 GMT.
Professional Review Application Form
Personal Profile Form (Form 1/3 Professional Development Plan)
SWOT Analysis Form (Form 2/3 Professional Development Plan)
2 Year Personal Progression Plan Form (Form 3/3 Professional Development Plan)
