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 Licensed Professional Engineering Institution (PEI).
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)
Professional registration is open to everyone who can:
- Demonstrate both the 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.
Please talk to your Licensed PEI for further advice.
Find further information alongside the specific benefits and eligibility criteria for each professional title below: