Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

CIWEM offers the widest range of charterships and technical membership grades of any professional institute in the water and environment sector, reflecting our engagement with the widest spectrum of environmental issues.

When you become a chartered member of CIWEM, you also have the opportunity to apply for the Engineering Council's registration Incorporated Engineer (IEng), which can be applied for at the same time. If you are already a chartered member of CIWEM, you can submit an application for IEng in a separate application.

Becoming a Incorporated Engineer (IEng)

Incorporated Engineers (IEng) maintain and manage applications of current and developing technology, and may undertake engineering design, development, manufacture, construction and operation.

Why become a Incorporated Engineer?

Incorporated Engineers demonstrate they have shown:

• The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in developed technologies using well proven analytical techniques
• Successful application of their knowledge to deliver engineering projects or services using established technologies and methods
• Responsibility for project and financial planning and management together with some responsibility for leading and developing other professional staff
• Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters
• Commitment to professional engineering values.

Watch the Engineering Councils 'Benefits of professional registration' video here:

Who can join?

The IEng title is open to anyone who can demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment, as set out in the professional standard UK-SPEC. Individuals generally develop this through education and working experience.

The application process for IEng registration is more straightforward for those with exemplifying academic qualifications. For IEng this is one of the following:

• An accredited Bachelors or honours degree in engineering or technology
• An accredited HNC or HND in engineering or technology (for programmes started before Sept 1999)
• An HNC or HND started after Sept 1999 (but before Sept 2010 in the case of the HNC) or a Foundation Degree in engineering or technology, plus appropriate further learning to degree level
• An NVQ4 or SVQ4 that has been approved for the purpose by a licensed engineering institution, plus appropriate further learning to degree level

UK-SPEC provides details of the competence required for IEng registration, this is available to download here.

To check whether your academic qualification is accredited for IEng please click here.

Please note applicants holding the exemplifying qualifications are automatically eligible for interim registration.

Professional Competencies

All applicants for IEng, need to demonstrate the required professional competences and commitment, which can be viewed below:

Professional Development

Initial Professional Development (IPD)

Initial Professional Development usually refers to the workplace development that takes place before becoming professionally registered as EngTech, IEng or CEng. It describes the process of learning to apply knowledge and understanding, develop skills and competence and apply professional judgement and sets the path towards Professional Registration. CIWEM supports members on this journey with a suite on tools to support your career profession and record your progress.

Mentor Platform

The CIWEM Mentor Platform provides members the opportunity to be linked with a mentor with the skills and experience you are looking to gain.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is vital to keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date. CIWEM offers a wealth of opportunities to access CPD through our training, events and networks. Our CPD recording tool in MyCIWEM enables to keep on top of recording and reflecting on your activities.

Professional Development Plan

Developing both short- and long-term goals can help guide your IPD and CPD planning, and decisions you make throughout your career. A professional development plan can guide you toward reaching those goals by setting out a strategy on how to meet them. You can download the CIWEM Professional Development Plan Template within the 'My CPD' area of MyCIWEM.

Application Requirements

To apply for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) you will need to

• Complete an online application form (please choose 'Chartered Member' and select IEng in the 'Mandatory Competencies' tab). You can also submit an application for other registrations at the same time. Please note you will need to either be a Chartered member of CIWEM or submit an application for this at the same time.
• Submit a copy of your most up-to-date CV
• Submit copies of relevant certificates signed by your sponsors
• Have two sponsors, one of which must hold C.WEM and one of which must hold IEng, who can review your application. You will need to submit a signed letter from each of your sponsors alongside your application confirming they have done this. Additional guidance on sponsor letter requirements can be download here.
• Complete your 1000 word Career Overview Report
• Submit your training and CPD record for the last three years
• Complete your 4000 word Mandatory Competence Attainment Report

Information about becoming a C.WEM can be found here.

Useful documents

Sponsor letter guidance

Professional Interview guidance

CPD guidance

Engineering Council UK-SPEC

Need advice?

You may be required to undertake a Profession Review Interview (PRI), our membership team can provide guidance, please contact membership@ciwem.org or call +44(0)207 831 3110 for more information.

We’re with you every step of your application, please get in touch if you have any questions about your application or to find out which grade is right for you and someone will be delighted to help.