The Engineering and Technology Board (ETB) and Engineering Council UK (ECUK) recently reported a substantial increase in the number of newly registered chartered engineers (CEng), incorporated engineers (IEng) and engineering technicians (EngTech).
Upsurge in professional registrations
To become professionally registered in one of the three categories a person must first join an institution or society that is licensed by ECUK to assess applicants. Andrew Ramsay, chief executive of ECUK, believes that the influx of new registrants is a direct result of recent promotional efforts: “The ETB has been working closely with the engineering institutions to get the message across that registration brings significant benefits – both for individual engineers and their employers. By gaining the titles CEng, IEng or EngTech, individuals can expect to boost their career prospects – along with their potential earnings – and to enjoy enhanced professional status and greater influence within their industry.
