Entry to the register, which began operation in 2002, is open to engineers who:
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are registered in a signatory jurisdiction |
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have an academic qualification equivalent to an accredited degree |
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have seven years post-graduation experience |
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have two years in responsible charge of engineering work |
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are maintaining continuing professional development |
Admission to the United Kingdom section of the register is open to chartered engineers who meet the above criteria.
UK applications should be made through the Institution or another member institution of Engineering Council.
Although the signatories are not providing mutual recognition of the professional title at this time, they are committed to making the admittance to national registers of incoming engineers who are on the international register easier.
Applicants applying to Institution will nevertheless have to take the professional review (interview and examination).
Engineering Council regrets that, at this time, it is unable to receive applications from chartered engineers that have achieved this status through the mature candidate route, career appraisal route, or the senior route.
Whilst Engineering Council recognises the competency of these engineers, the international register of professional engineers agreement does not yet accept applicants through what our partners in the agreement would consider 'competency routes'.
Engineering Councilis hopeful that this situation will change although this is likely to take a significant period of time.
UK-registered engineers wishing to register on the international register of professional engineers can download an application form from the Engineering Council website.
All applicants should read the guidance notes before completing the application form. Registration fees are at present £90, renewable every five years at a fee of £25 and should be made payable to 'The Institution of Structural Engineers'.