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CODE OF CONDUCT explained

Our Code of Conduct covers the fundamental behaviours which all members are expected to abide by.

As a professional body, we promote high standards of ethical conduct among our members to:

  • Protect the members of the public
  • Protect IMechE members
  • Uphold the reputation of the Institution and the wider engineering profession.

Our By-laws and Code of Conduct are our ethical standards, which apply to all IMechE members. The Code of Conduct Instructions provide further guidance to the regulations.

Members are expected to refer to the Code on a regular basis and to act in accordance with the Code throughout their membership, whether in a professional or a personal capacity, irrespective of their grade, the professional role they fulfil, or the countries in which they practise.

Code of Conduct - four principles

Toggle Practise competently and maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills

Toggle Act with integrity and respect for others

Toggle Promote sustainability

Toggle Exercise engineering leadership

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Complaints

Complaints about Institution members not adhering to the Code of Conduct Regulations must be submitted on the Complaint Form and sent by post or electronically to:

     

    Clerk to the Assessors

    Institution of Mechanical Engineers

    1 Birdcage Walk

    London

    SW1H 9JJ

    Written letter/email complaints will not be accepted. Completion of the Complaint Form is required.

    The Complaint Form and information on the Disciplinary process is available here.