Engineering Council

Dr Fragkoulis Kanavaris CEng CSci CEnv FIMMM FICT CAPM has been awarded the 2026 Hawley Award. Read more here: buff.ly/0CQZpg6

The Engineering Council would like to congratulate Christina Jasper IEng MIET, an Aerospace Engineer and Senior Technical Specialist, on receiving the 2026 Baroness Platt of Writtle Award and £1000 cash prize. Read more here: buff.ly/e0ttYLL

James Byass is a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineering Director at Max Fordham LLP, who recently became registered as a Chartered Engineer for Higher-risk Buildings (HRB), drawing on 20-plus years of experience. Read his full case study here: buff.ly/vCE59fR

🎉 Congratulations to the Engineering Council registrants and engineering colleagues recognised in The King's Birthday Honours List this year. Read more and view the full list here: buff.ly/74MsgRq

Volunteering with us is an opportunity to contribute to the profession, develop professionally, and help shape the future of engineering. If you are interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you! Get in touch: volunteers@engc.org.uk #VolunteersWeek

This week is Volunteers' Week - and we want to take a moment to recognise the people who make so much of what we do possible. To every volunteer, past and present: thank you. #VolunteersWeek

Many organisations are already engaging with schools, but how do you make that engagement count? @_EngineeringUK 's sustained STEM engagement framework helps you with that. Find out more: buff.ly/87sm9i9

Flt Lt Jess Mac Sweeney CEng MIMechE: "Professional registration is an opportunity to look at your skills and experience objectively to figure out which areas need more focus." Read the full case study here: buff.ly/9tKOMDV

Pang Yiu Kei Kenji: "Registration has strengthened my credibility with clients and stakeholders, especially in regulated or high-risk environments. It supports my employer by demonstrating that our engineering leadership meets recognised global standards." buff.ly/hCiyK2H

Our second Summer Networking Reception brought together operational staff from professional engineering institutions and Engineering Council staff at @AeroSociety's No.4 Hamilton Place yesterday. Great conversations, new connections, and a growing community. See you next year. 🤝

Engineering shapes the world around us. Across a complex, evolving profession, clear and consistent standards matter − and that's what the Engineering Council is here for. 👇 Take a look at our new introductory video.

New guidance "Managing Competence in the Built Environment: An industry guide on how to meet the ICC principles" has been published by the Industry Task and Finish Group (ITFG). Read more here: buff.ly/c7AspjV

We were pleased to partner with The Engineer on its annual Salary Survey, which reveals that professionally registered engineers and technicians continue to command significantly higher salaries than their non-registered peers. Read more here: buff.ly/ssNiedQ

Seema Tanwar: "My work directly supports safer and more sustainable communities by designing efficient water and wastewater systems. These networks ensure clean water access, proper drainage, and environmental protection." buff.ly/zaJmiNy #EngineeringTechnician

A report from the Construction Industry Council (CIC) has warned that as reforms to simplify technical and professional apprenticeship assessment progress, high standards and clear professional pathways into the built environment sector must be preserved: buff.ly/928XON2

Meet Poonam Kumari, who chose to become professionally registered to formally recognise her skills and experience in engineering. Read on to learn more about Poonam's journey and the benefits of professional registration: buff.ly/FUSeh5D #ProfessionalRegistration

Engineering is evolving — and so is the Engineering Council. We are introducing a refreshed brand identity, and launching our Strategy 2030. 👉 Explore our new brand: buff.ly/LYLagS4 👉 Read Strategy 2030: buff.ly/pWiP3n4

Kelly De-Maria EngTech MCIHT: "My employer benefits from my professional registration as it means I work to a certain standard of professionalism at all times." Read the full case study here: buff.ly/q6lBiOd

🌍 Today is Earth Day — a reminder of the collective effort needed to protect our planet. This year’s theme, ‘Our Power Our Planet’, highlights the role engineers play in driving sustainable progress: bit.ly/41SCPNw #EarthDay2026 #OurPowerOurPlanet

EUR ING Dr Ghazanfar Ali Khan CEng PE(US) IntPE(UK) MInstRE: "My professional registration is not just a personal milestone—it’s a value-generating asset that strengthens the organisation’s technical leadership and strategic capability." Read more here: buff.ly/aCFmkvt