Chartered Engineer
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Chartered Engineer

 

A Chartered Engineer is defined by The Engineering Council as one who ‘develops solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies and through innovation, creativity and technical analysis. They may be accountable for complex systems with significant levels of risk’. 

In the fire sector, Chartered Engineers include, but are not limited to, directors, chief fire officers, partners, associates, consultants, designers and senior fire engineers. They generally have academic knowledge that is at master's level or equivalent.

Chartered Engineers offer the theoretical knowledge required to solve problems and develop techniques, alongside successful application of that knowledge across complex engineering systems. They have proven their accountability, leadership, safety focus and overall commitment to professional engineering values.

Benefits of becoming a Chartered Engineer:

  • Demonstrate that you are a professional and competent engineer
  • Hold the distinction of being able to use ‘CEng’ after your name
  • Boost confidence and trust amongst customers, colleagues and other stakeholders
  • Cement your professional recognition
  • Enhance career prospects and earning potential
  • Access IFE special interest groups
  • Access additional resources and events from IFE

The assessment standards for Chartered Engineer also satisfy the requirements for Member grade of IFE membership. You can therefore apply for CEng registration and Member (MIFireE) via a single application.

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To progress your application and achieve CEng status, you must be able to meet the Engineering Council registration competence and commitment standards, which are assessed against the UK-SPEC.

Competence is your ability to carry out engineering tasks successfully and safely within your field of practice. This includes having the individual skills, knowledge and understanding, personal behaviour and approach, to be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve the intended outcomes. Competence includes the ability to make professional judgments and an awareness of the limits of your own ability and knowledge in order to seek assistance when required.

When you apply, the five areas of competence you need to demonstrate, and will be assessed on, are:

  1. Knowledge and understanding
  2. Design, development and solving engineering problems
  3. Responsibility, management and leadership
  4. Communication and interpersonal skills
  5. Professional commitment

      In order to become professionally registered through the IFE, you will need to satisfy these competencies in relation to fire engineering.

      To see examples of competency evidence requirements at CEng, IEng and EngTech levels click here to visit the current Engineering Council UK-SPEC (UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence).

      Commitment is the demonstration of personal and professional commitment to society, the environment and to your profession. As part of demonstrating overall competence, it is mandatory you show that you have adopted a set of values and conduct that maintains and enhances the reputation of the profession.

      Your application needs to show evidence of:

        • Maintaining public and employee safety.
        • Undertaking work in a way that protects the environment and contributes to sustainable development.
        • Complying with codes of conduct, codes of practice and the legal and regulatory framework.
        • Managing, applying and improving safe systems of work.
        • Carrying out the CPD necessary to maintain and enhance competence in relation to duties and responsibilities.
        • Exercising responsibilities in an ethical manner.
        • Recognising inclusivity and diversity.
        • Adopting a security-minded approach.
        • Actively participating within the profession.

        To see examples of commitment evidence requirements at CEng, IEng and EngTech levels click here to visit the current Engineering Council UK-SPEC.

        How to start your application

        When you are ready to apply for CEng, download the application form and submit it to us along with your supporting documentation, Professional Review Report and application fee. If you live outside of the UK, we encourage you to contact your local branch to apply. Where a branch is unavailable, you prefer to deal with us directly or you live in the UK please use our application form.

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        Useful resources

        Guidance and videos are available to help you apply for Chartered Engineer.

        Introducing you to the Engineering Council and the benefits of registration.

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        A good professional review report (PRR) is the key to a successful application. Our guidance provides information about what reviewers are looking for when it comes to each Initial Professional Development (IPD) requirement; and frequently made errors.

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        This booklet provides information about becoming registered as a Chartered Engineer and how it can advance your career.

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        This document provides simple guidance for prospective applicants who are working in the roles relating to enforcement of fire safety.

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