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U.K. ENGINEERING 2016 REPORT

Former Community Member over 8 years ago

I have noted in another discussion, several comments of my own, but there seems to be a lack of interest or it takes too long to read and digest the report.

Apart from Roy's original comments and direction to be able to read the report, it would be great to find out if IMechE, ICE and the IET have had any official comments on the report and if not, when can we expect any.?

Daniel

P.S. Just had to get away from CEng v IEng status discussion.

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0 Former Community Member over 8 years ago

I think no matter what any engineer says about the value of our education or qualification, it will be the marketplace that will have the final say on our value. Many engineers earn a good salary. We must face that our value is not ours to determine, as the marketplace dictates the salaries of physicians, engineers, accountants and other professionals. I think in free countries the Law of Supply and Demand will dictate engineers employability, engineering salaries in the location where the work is done. People will continue to move to find work.

Some of my colleagues say that a professional engineer credential will have very little effect on the market price or the value of an engineer in the short term, and most likely also in the longer term, as there are very competent engineers of all disciplines without the designation. I tend to argue with them and present the opposite.

In the end, business leaders, who control the money/salaries, view engineering as a commodity item that can be bought and sold for the lowest price. Perhaps there is a new differentiator around the corner. The good news is that engineering pays well, as long as the engineer does his/her best to maintain competency. What maintains a CEng, IEng, PEng, PE and one's competence?

Still remains ongoing and successful engineering practice.
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0 Former Community Member over 8 years ago

I think no matter what any engineer says about the value of our education or qualification, it will be the marketplace that will have the final say on our value. Many engineers earn a good salary. We must face that our value is not ours to determine, as the marketplace dictates the salaries of physicians, engineers, accountants and other professionals. I think in free countries the Law of Supply and Demand will dictate engineers employability, engineering salaries in the location where the work is done. People will continue to move to find work.

Some of my colleagues say that a professional engineer credential will have very little effect on the market price or the value of an engineer in the short term, and most likely also in the longer term, as there are very competent engineers of all disciplines without the designation. I tend to argue with them and present the opposite.

In the end, business leaders, who control the money/salaries, view engineering as a commodity item that can be bought and sold for the lowest price. Perhaps there is a new differentiator around the corner. The good news is that engineering pays well, as long as the engineer does his/her best to maintain competency. What maintains a CEng, IEng, PEng, PE and one's competence?

Still remains ongoing and successful engineering practice.
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