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Preference for the Chartered Engineer

Dear All,


Can anybody able to elaborate more on the preference of the employer's for the Chartered Engineer Vs. normal engineeirng professional particularly in UK? Potential employer's are really looking for Chartered Engineers as a preferred employee However, is there any mandatory requirement for the employer's to appoint Chartered Engineer in their organization?


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Kiran
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  • Former Community Member
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    In the UK, CEng registration is not a compulsory requirement by any employer, as the title is gained retrospectively. I.e education followed by training and experience, then CEng - if the engineer wishes to gain it. So you don't need CEng to gain employment in the first instance.


    Where an employer indicates a preference for CEng (or IEng), they usually accept membership of a PEI such as MIET, as this indicates you're working towards registration; but you don't have to proceed towards CEng; once you've secured the job, then that's it.


    The other point to consider is that by seeking employment that desires CEng (or IEng), you're very much limiting your future career and pay aspirations. Non-CEngs willing to learn skills outside of their comfort zone tend to enjoy better career and pay rewards later on.


    Hope that helps.
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  • Former Community Member
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    In the UK, CEng registration is not a compulsory requirement by any employer, as the title is gained retrospectively. I.e education followed by training and experience, then CEng - if the engineer wishes to gain it. So you don't need CEng to gain employment in the first instance.


    Where an employer indicates a preference for CEng (or IEng), they usually accept membership of a PEI such as MIET, as this indicates you're working towards registration; but you don't have to proceed towards CEng; once you've secured the job, then that's it.


    The other point to consider is that by seeking employment that desires CEng (or IEng), you're very much limiting your future career and pay aspirations. Non-CEngs willing to learn skills outside of their comfort zone tend to enjoy better career and pay rewards later on.


    Hope that helps.
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