Is it possible to remain a CEng if IET membership is ended?

Well said, Andy.

The original question was whether it is possible to leave the IET and pay CEng fees directly to the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) to which the simple answer is "No."

However to give more meaningful advice we need to know more of the background. My feelings are as follows.

1. If it is felt the IET is not providing value or is not being run well, I agree with Andy that taking a more proactive part and changing from the inside is best, but this is not always practical due to location or other commitments. Another alternative could be to become a member of another PEI and then transfer the CEng payment to ECUK to the second PEI, after which the membership of the IET can be allowed to lapse without losing CEng.

2. If it is a matter of cost, the above solution may be an option, but best of luck finding a PEI which has lower fees than IET. I am a member of two PEIs and the second one, probably due to having a smaller membership, charges higher fees.

On the comments about CEng and retirement, the value will depend on your involvement in engineering post retirement. I know a number of engineers who are retired but doing more Chartered Engineer level work now than many CEng still in employment. As a balance, I know a number of retired CEng who have decided to drop out of engineering and be active elsewhere. Some of these have dropped their CEng status, but not all.

Regards,

Alasdair

Well said, Andy.

The original question was whether it is possible to leave the IET and pay CEng fees directly to the Engineering Council UK (ECUK) to which the simple answer is "No."

However to give more meaningful advice we need to know more of the background. My feelings are as follows.

1. If it is felt the IET is not providing value or is not being run well, I agree with Andy that taking a more proactive part and changing from the inside is best, but this is not always practical due to location or other commitments. Another alternative could be to become a member of another PEI and then transfer the CEng payment to ECUK to the second PEI, after which the membership of the IET can be allowed to lapse without losing CEng.

2. If it is a matter of cost, the above solution may be an option, but best of luck finding a PEI which has lower fees than IET. I am a member of two PEIs and the second one, probably due to having a smaller membership, charges higher fees.

On the comments about CEng and retirement, the value will depend on your involvement in engineering post retirement. I know a number of engineers who are retired but doing more Chartered Engineer level work now than many CEng still in employment. As a balance, I know a number of retired CEng who have decided to drop out of engineering and be active elsewhere. Some of these have dropped their CEng status, but not all.

Regards,

Alasdair