If you’re already registered as an Engineering Technician, an Incorporated Engineer or a Chartered Engineer with the Engineering Council via one of the professional engineering institutions they approve, then you can join us as at the same registration level. To apply you need:
If you would also like to be considered for Fellowship as part of your transfer, then please read through the information below and submit both applications (only one application fee is required):
Registered professional engineers who can demonstrate the UK-SPEC competence requirements, are eligible to apply under the Mutual Recognition Agreement if they are registered with:
You should contact the membership team to check whether you are eligible to use this process before you begin your application.
The Engineering Council has signed Admission Pathway Agreements (APAs) with various organisations to facilitate the mobility and recognition of engineering professionals between the UK and other countries. If you wish to apply for membership under one of these APAs, please email membership@imeche.org for further information.
Contact our Membership team if you have any questions about joining us:
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