Not on MPDS and want to become registered as a Professional Engineer?

Many applicants successfully become a Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer through the IMechE via routes other than MPDS. The most popular of these is called the “Traditional Route”. On this route there is no requirement to register with the IMechE, no requirement to be a member of any kind until you are successful (although if you are you will receive information through the IMechE magazine which may help your application) and you do not have to have a mentor (although it can help if you do). You simply collect and record the information and evidence that you need to demonstrate that you meet the requirements and apply when you feel that you are ready. The professional development website ( PD - How 2 ) will assist you in collecting the appropriate evidence.

In order to become a Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer through the IMechE you need to:

1. Meet the IMechE academic requirements
   This could be achieved by offering a degree accredited by the IMechE or the equivalent. If you are not sure if you meet the academic requirements please contact the Membership Department
2. Meet the competence requirements for Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer  ( competence statements )
   These competences are developed during the engineer's career and will usually take a minimum of four years for CEng and three years for IEng.

 If you would like to find out more about your progress towards Chartership you may wish to book a Membership Surgery:

Membership Surgeries

This constitutes a full day’s programme, aimed at engineers who may be qualified to join IMechE but need personal advice. A member of our Professional Development staff will visit your company to advise on membership requirements and how to proceed with the application to support your registration as a professional engineer.

The day starts with a brief presentation to interested staff and gives an overview of the membership application process.

The day continues with a series of 15 minute private consultations with individuals who will be advised on the most appropriate class of membership for their circumstances. The maximum number of private consultations per day is 14 (minimum five) and personal questionnaires must be completed and returned to IMechE for assessment before the event.

Facilities required:

a room large enough to accommodate the general presentation delivered via laptop and projector

a small room for private consultations

coffee and lunch facilities

Benefits of the day

personal advice from an IMechE Professional Development Advisor who is a Chartered Engineer

application forms and all other relevant information will be provided

staff are away from work for a minimum period of time

the company can select staff and schedule the appointments to meet business needs

a list of names with IMechE recommendations will be provided to the company after the event

Bookings

To book your membership surgery , contact Professional Development on:

Tel: 020 7973 1250 Fax: 020 72331654
Email: mailto:ipd@imeche.org

There is no charge for this service.