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Chartered Engineer (CEng)
Short Guidebook for Applications
Members and Fellows of ICES can take the three Stage Review process in order to achieve registration
with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer.
Those who are interested in finding out more should consult ‘Individual Report Route for Professional
Registration to Chartered Engineer’ and the Engineering Council ‘UK- SPEC’, both of which can be
downloaded from the ICES website ([Link]).
Candidates will be expected to show a high level of engineering knowledge and understanding within
the context of their particular role as a civil engineering surveyor.
ICES uses the Individual Report Route which is based purely on experience, knowledge and
competency and not on prior academic qualifications.
Stage 1
Candidates must submit:
Stage 1 application form.
Stage 1 application fee.
A 500 word synopsis of the Individual Report that you plan to submit.
A current CV.
Authenticated competence and commitment statements. The competence and
commitment statements are made against the UK-SPEC requirements. They must
describe clearly and concisely your experience in the civil engineering industry, professional
achievements and responsibilities in the context of the UK-SPEC statements.
CPD records for three years.
Mentor details.
Submit the application documents electronically to membership@[Link]
Response in 6 weeks either:
A rejection.
Candidate allowed to proceed to Stage 2 (two years validity).
See Stage 1 Flowchart for guidance.
Stage 1 Flowchart:
CEng INDIVIDUAL REPORT ROUTE GUIDANCE
Appendix A Appendix B Appendix D
Competence &
3 Years
Commitment Mentor
Stage 1 CPD Records
Statements Details
Fee Application 500-word Individual
Form Report Synopsis +
One Page CV
Appendix C
Authentication of Name &
Competence & Credentials
Commitment
Statement
APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Stage 2
Candidates must submit:
Stage 2 application form.
Stage 2 application fee.
A full Individual Report (5000 to 10,000 words excluding acknowledgements, references,
footnotes, bibliography Cand appendices). Here you have to show that you are familiar the
subject matter of the report and give sufficient detail to demonstrate an understanding of
the issues, with the application of engineering principles underpinning the arguments.
A 2,000 word Personal Report. The Personal Report should describe the structured
training and responsible experience that you have gained in your experience to date.
F
Updated CPD records.
Sponsor Questionnaires. (Whilst all three sponsors should know you well, and be
convinced through direct experience, that you are a fit and proper person to be
recommended for registration, the Lead Sponsor should additionally become familiar with
the current standards required for assessment. The Lead Sponsor must read and sign
submitted reports.
See Stage 2 Flowchart for guidance.
Stage 2 Flowchart:
CEng INDIVIDUAL REPORT ROUTE GUIDANCE
Narrative Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F
Individual Report
Fee Stage 2 Application
Updated CPD Personal Report
Records Form + Sponsors
Questionnaire
5,000-10,000 words
Authenticated by
Title Page
EC Equivalent
Summary
(CEng) 2,000 words
Contents
Introduction
Main Body
Conclusion
Appendices APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION
Stage 3: The Interviews
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Academic Review
The Academic Review interview focuses on UK-SPEC competencies A and B and is based on your
Individual Report.
At the Academic Review you will first be given up to 30 minutes in which to make a presentation based
on your Individual Report. The overall duration of the Academic Review is around 90 minutes.
You will need to satisfy the Academic Review prior to being allowed to undertake the Professional Review.
The Professional Review normally takes place on the same day.
The reviewers will adjourn after the interview and then call you back in. If you have been successful you
will be invited to undertake the subsequent Professional Review on the same day.
If you have been unsuccessful you will not be invited to undertake the Professional Review. The reviewers
will take the time to explain to you the reasons for their decision and give you advice on how to proceed.
This will be confirmed in writing.
Professional Review
A Professional Review is to determine whether you possess the required knowledge and understanding
of the remaining UK-SPEC competencies C, D and E.
If you are unsuccessful with the Professional Review you still retain your pass at the Academic Review.
If you are successful at both the Academic Review and the Professional Review your name will go
forward for recommendation to be awarded registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered
Engineer.
Chartered Institution of CIVIL ENGINEERING SURVEYORS
Dominion House, Sibson Road, Sale, Cheshire M33 7PP United Kingdom
t: +44 (0)161 972 3100 w: [Link]
