Professional Review Report Form

for Chartered Engineer

Name of Applicant:

Mentors Name:

Category of Application:

CIPHE Membership No:

Engineering Council No:

Date:

Chartered Engineers develop solutions to engineering problems using new or existing technologies,
through innovation, creativity and change and/or they may have technical accountability for complex
systems with significant levels of risk.
Chartered Engineers shall demonstrate:
 The theoretical knowledge to solve problems in new and established technologies and to develop
new analytical techniques
 Successful application of the knowledge to deliver innovative products and services or taking
technical responsibility for complex engineering systems
 Responsibility for the financial and planning aspects of projects, sub-projects or tasks
 Leadership and development of other professional staff through management, mentoring or
coaching
 Effective interpersonal skills in communicating technical matters • Understanding of the safety
and sustainability implications of their work, seeking to improve aspects where feasible
 Commitment to professional engineering values

A Chartered Engineer will be able to demonstrate their competence in all of the areas listed, but the depth
and extent of their experience and competence will vary with the nature and requirements of their role.

They will demonstrate a level of competence and commitment in each area, (A1–E5), at a level which is
consistent with their specific role. It is to be expected that they will have a higher level of competence in
some areas than others and their role may provide limited experience in certain areas.
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However, they need to demonstrate an understanding of, and familiarity with, the key aspects of
competence in all areas as a minimum requirement while demonstrating higher levels of competence in
those areas which are critical to their role. Overall, they will demonstrate an appropriate balance of
competences to perform their role effectively at Chartered Engineer level.

The examples of evidence are intended as guidance to help identify activities that might demonstrate the
required competence and commitment for Chartered Engineer registration. They are intended as examples
only as the most appropriate evidence will vary with each individual role. The list is not exhaustive and
other types of evidence might be valid. There is no requirement to provide multiple examples of evidence
for each area of competence, but examples from two or three projects or tasks would be useful.

The Competence and Commitment The example tables given below are intended to
Standard for Chartered Engineers. help you identify activities you might quote to
demonstrate the required competence and
Chartered Engineers must be competent commitment for CEng registration.
throughout their working life, by virtue of their
education, training and experience, and be able to However, you must ensure that the evidence you
demonstrate to: provide demonstrates Competency and
Commitment to the required standard. These are
not exhaustive. Moreover, you are not required to
give multiple examples to demonstrate
competence and commitment.

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Competence
A. Knowledge and understanding Chartered Engineers shall use a combination of general and
specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of advanced
and complex systems.

This competence is about the ability to understand underpinning technical principles relevant to
the applicant’s area of practice and applying them to develop technical solutions. This could
involve technical solutions for novel problems or dealing with significant technical complexity.
This may involve the integration of a range of technologies and consideration of other factors.
This competence requires that an applicant is maintaining and developing their knowledge in
their field of practice and not just that required for specific tasks.

B. Design, development and solving engineering problems Chartered Engineers shall apply
appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering
problems.

This competence is about the ability to apply engineering knowledge effectively and efficiently to
the individual tasks which need to be undertaken in the applicant’s role.

C. Responsibility, management and leadership Chartered Engineers shall demonstrate

technical and commercial leadership.

This competence is about the ability to plan the applicant’s own work and manage or specify the
work of others effectively, efficiently, and in a way which provides leadership at an appropriate
level, whether technical or commercial. Leadership is not necessarily about having a formal line
management role. In matrix management and other types of organisational structure, where
Chartered Engineers are working within complex and varied working relationships, they will
provide leadership to achieve objectives. This competence is also about the ability to consider and
identify improvements to quality.

D. Communication and interpersonal skills Chartered Engineers shall demonstrate effective

communication and interpersonal skills

This is the ability to work with others constructively, to explain ideas and proposals clearly and to
discuss issues objectively and constructively.

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 E. Personal and professional commitment Chartered Engineers shall demonstrate a personal
commitment to professional standards, recognising obligations to society, the profession and
the environment.

This is the ability to work with others constructively, to explain ideas and proposals clearly and to
discuss issues objectively and constructively.

Professional and Ethical Behaviour

Statement of Ethical Principles
Engineering professionals work to enhance the wellbeing of society. In doing so they are required to
maintain and promote high ethical standards and challenge unethical behaviour.
This Statement of Ethical Principles, published by the Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of
Engineering, lists four fundamental principles to guide engineers and technicians in their professional life:

 Honesty and integrity

 Respect for life, law, the environment and public good
 Accuracy and rigour
 Leadership and communication

These express the beliefs and values of the profession and are explained in the Statement of
Ethical Principles.

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Plagiarism and Collusion

Members must not be guilty of any form of plagiarism.

“Plagiarism” is using the work of others but presenting it without permission, acknowledgement or
reference as if it were the person’s original work, e.g. copying electronically by ‘cut and paste’ from the
source document.

It will include the use of such material as written text, statistics or similar data, diagrams or illustrations,
and photographs.

Examples of where plagiarism might occur are as follows:

Reports and publications of any kind including articles and books; and course work or answers in
examination papers submitted for academic or professional qualifications.

This will include the use of ‘model’ reports, and ‘model’ answers to examination questions, where text is
copied and used verbatim or with minor alteration.

In some circumstance’s plagiarism might constitute criminal deception, thus rendering the guilty person
liable to prosecution and a criminal conviction, and, in the case of published works, civil action for
damages where copyright law has been breached.

Completing the form:

Complete the following Competences A to E with no more than 500 words per section. It is not necessary
to submit numerous examples in each case, if you have one piece of evidence that accurately meets the
competency then that is acceptable. You must, however, demonstrate competency in each of the
categories to be successful.

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 A Use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding
to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology.

A1 Maintain and extend a sound theoretical Engage in formal post-graduate academic study.
approach in enabling the introduction and
exploitation of new and advancing technology. Learn and develop new engineering theories and
techniques in the workplace.
This could include an ability to:
Broaden your knowledge of engineering codes,
• Identify the limits of own personal knowledge and standards and specifications.
skills
• Strive to extend own technological capability
• Broaden and deepen own knowledge base
through research and experimentation.

Insert evidence here:

A2 Engage in the creative and innovative Lead/manage market research, and product and process
development of engineering technology and research and development.
continuous improvement systems.

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 Cross-disciplinary working involving complex
This could include an ability to: projects.

• Assess market needs and contribute to Conduct statistically sound appraisal of data.
marketing strategies
• Identify constraints and exploit Use evidence from best practice to improve
opportunities for the development and effectiveness.
transfer of technology within own chosen
field
• Promote new applications when
appropriate
• Secure the necessary intellectual property (IP) rights
• Develop and evaluate continuous

Insert evidence here:

B Apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of
engineering problems.

B1 Identify potential projects and opportunities. Involvement in the marketing of and tendering for new
engineering products, processes and systems.
This could include an ability to:
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 Involvement in the specification and procurement of
• Establish and help develop solutions to meet users’ new engineering products, processes and systems.
requirements
• Consider and implement new and emerging Set targets, and draft programmes and action plans.
technologies
• Enhance engineering practices, products, Schedule activities.
processes, systems and services
• Use own knowledge of the employer’s position to
assess the viability of opportunities.

Insert evidence here:

B2 Conduct appropriate research, and undertake Carry out formal theoretical research.
design and development of engineering solutions.
Evaluate numerical and analytical tools.
This could include an ability to:
Carry out applied research on the job.
• Identify and agree appropriate research
methodologies Lead/manage value engineering and whole life costing.
• Allocate and manage resources
• Develop the necessary tests Lead design teams.
• Collect, analyse and evaluate the relevant

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 data Draft specifications.
• Undertake engineering design
• Prepare, present and agree design Develop and test options.
recommendations, with appropriate
analysis of risk, and taking account of cost, Identify resources and costs of options.
quality, safety, reliability, appearance, fitness
for purpose, security, intellectual property Produce concept designs, and develop these into
(IP) constraints and opportunities, and detailed designs.
environmental impact.
Be aware of IP constraints and opportunities.

Insert evidence here:

B3 Manage implementation of design solutions, and Follow the design process through into product or
evaluate their effectiveness. service realisation and its evaluation.

This could include an ability to: Prepare and present reports on the evaluation of the
effectiveness of the designs, including
• Ensure that the application of the design risk, safety and life cycle considerations.
results in the appropriate practical outcome
• Implement design solutions, taking account Manage product improvement.
of critical constraints, including due concern
for safety and sustainability Interpret and analyse performance.
• Determine the criteria for evaluating the
design solutions Determine critical success factors.
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 • Evaluate the outcome against the original
specification
• Actively learn from feedback on results to
improve future design solutions and build
best practice.

Insert evidence here:

C Provide technical and commercial leadership.

C1 Plan for effective project implementation. Lead/manage project planning activities.

This could include an ability to: Produce and implement procurement plans.

• Systematically review the factors affecting Carry out project risk assessments.
the project implementation including safety
and sustainability considerations Collaborate with key stakeholders, and
• Define a holistic and systematic approach negotiate agreement to the plans.
to risk identification, assessment and
management Plan programmes and delivery of tasks.
• Lead on preparing and agreeing implementation plans
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 and method statements
• Ensure that the necessary resources are secured and Identify resources and costs.
brief the project team
• Negotiate the necessary contractual arrangements Negotiate and agree contracts/work orders.
with other stakeholders
(client, subcontractors, suppliers, etc.).

Insert evidence here:

C2 Plan, budget, organise, direct and control tasks, Take responsibility for and control project operations.
people and resources.
Manage the balance between quality, cost and time.
This could include an ability to:
Manage risk register and contingency systems.
• Set up appropriate management systems
• Define quality standards, programme and budget Manage project funding, payments and recovery.
within legal and statutory requirements
• Organise and lead work teams, coordinating project Satisfy legal and statutory obligations.
activities
• Ensure that variations from quality standards, Lead/manage tasks within identified financial,
programme and budgets are identified, and that commercial and regulatory constraints.
corrective action is taken
• Gather and evaluate feedback, and
recommend improvements.
Insert evidence here:
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 C3 Lead teams and develop staff to meet changing Carry out/contribute to staff appraisals.
technical and managerial needs.
Plan/contribute to the training and development of
This could include an ability to: staff.

• Agree objectives and work plans with teams and Gather evidence from colleagues of the management,
individuals assessment and feedback that you have provided.
• Identify team and individual needs, and plan for their
development Carry out/contribute to disciplinary
• Reinforce team commitment to professional procedures.
standards
• Lead and support team and individual
development
• Assess team and individual performance,
and provide feedback.

Insert evidence here:

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 C4 Bring about continuous improvement through Plan and implement best practice methods of
quality management. continuous improvement, e.g. ISO 9000, EFQM,
balanced scorecard.
This could include an ability to:
Carry out quality audits. Monitor, maintain and
• Promote quality throughout the improve delivery.
organisation and its customer and supplier
networks Identify, implement and evaluate changes to meet
• Develop and maintain operations to meet quality objectives.
quality standards
• Direct project evaluation and propose
recommendations for improvement.

Insert evidence here:

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 D Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

D1 Communicate in English with others at all levels. Reports, letters, emails, drawings, specifications and
working papers (e.g. meeting minutes, planning
This could include an ability to: documents, correspondence) in a variety of formats.

• Lead, chair, contribute to and record meetings and Engaging or interacting with professional networks.
discussions
• Prepare communications, documents and
reports on complex matters
• Exchange information and provide advice
to technical and non-technical colleagues.

Insert evidence here:

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 D2 Present and discuss proposals. Presentations, records of discussions and their
outcomes.
This could include an ability to:

• Prepare and deliver presentations on

strategic matters
• Lead and sustain debates with audiences
• Feed the results back to improve the
proposals
• Raise the awareness of risk.

Insert evidence here:

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 D3 Demonstrate personal and social skills. Records of meetings.

This could include an ability to: Evidence from colleagues of your personal and social
skills.
• Know and manage own emotions, strengths
and weaknesses Take responsibility for productive working
• Be aware of the needs and concerns of relationships.
others, especially where related to diversity
and equality Apply diversity and anti-discrimination legislation.
• Be confident and flexible in dealing with
new and changing interpersonal situations
• Identify, agree and lead work towards
collective goals
• Create, maintain and enhance productive
working relationships, and resolve conflicts.

Insert evidence here:

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 E Demonstrate a personal commitment to professional standards, recognizing obligations
to society, the profession and the environment.

E1 Comply with relevant codes of conduct. Work with a variety of conditions of contract.

This includes an ability to: Demonstrate initiative in and commitment to the affairs
of your institution.
• Comply with the rules of professional
conduct of own institution
• Lead work within all relevant legislation and
regulatory frameworks, including social and
employment legislation.

Insert evidence here:

E2 Manage and apply safe systems of work. Undertake formal health and safety training.

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 This could include an ability to: Work with health and safety legislation and best
practice.
• Identify and take responsibility for own obligations
for health, safety and welfare issues In the UK, examples include HASAW 1974, CDM
• Ensure that systems satisfy health, safety regulations, OHSAS 18001:2007 and company safety
and welfare requirements policies.
• Develop and implement appropriate hazard
identification and risk management systems Carry out safety audits.
and culture
• Manage, evaluate and improve these systems Identify and minimise hazards.
• Apply a sound knowledge of health and safety
legislation. Assess and control risks.

Evaluate the costs and benefits of safe

working.

Deliver strategic health and safety briefings and

inductions.

Insert evidence here:

E3 Undertake engineering activities in a way that Carry out environmental impact assessments.
contributes to sustainable development.
Carry out environmental risk assessments.
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 This could include an ability to:
Plan and implement best practice environmental
• Operate and act responsibly, taking account of the management systems, e.g. ISO
need to progress environmental, social and economic 14000.
outcomes simultaneously
• Use imagination, creativity and innovation Manage best practice risk management systems e.g.
to provide products and services which ISO 31000.
maintain and enhance the quality of the
environment and community, and meet Work within environmental legislation.
financial objectives
• Understand and secure stakeholder Adopt sustainable practices.
involvement in sustainable development
• Use resources efficiently and effectively. Achieve social, economic and environmental
outcomes.

Insert evidence here:

E4 Carry out and record CPD necessary to Keep up to date with national and international
maintain and enhance competence in own engineering issues.
area of practice including:
Maintain CPD plans and records. Involvement with the
• Undertake reviews of own development affairs of your institution.
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 needs
• Plan how to meet personal and Evidence of your development through on-the-job
organisational objectives learning, private study, in-house courses, external
• Carry out planned (and unplanned) CPD courses and conferences.
activities
• Maintain evidence of competence
development
• Evaluate CPD outcomes against any plans
made
• Assist others with their own CPD.

Insert evidence here:

E5 Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner. Give an example of where you have applied ethical
principles as described in the Statement of Ethical
Principles on page 33 of UK-SPEC (Third Edition).

Give an example of where you have applied/upheld

ethical principles as defined by your organisation or

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 company, which may be in its company or brand
values.

Insert evidence here:

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 Declaration of Authenticity by Applicant
I declare that the contents of this Professional Review Report represent an accurate record of my work history and
achievements and was solely produced by me, and all the statements made within are true to the best of my
knowledge.

Name:

Position held in company:

Name of Professional
Engineering Institution you
belong to:

Engineering Council Registration

Category if already registered:

Engineering Council Registration

Number if already registered:

Signed: Dated:

Declaration of Authenticity by Mentor/Supporter

I declare that the contents of this Professional Review Report represent an accurate record of the applicant’s
(listed above) work history and achievements and was solely produced by the person named in this document,
and all the statements made within are true to the best of my knowledge.

Name:

Position held in company:

Name of Professional
Engineering Institution (PEI) you
belong to:

Engineering Council Registration

Category:

Engineering Council Registration

Number:

Signed: Dated:

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Education

Knowledge and understanding are important components of professional competence.

Formal education is the usual, though not the only, way of demonstrating the necessary knowledge and
understanding, and the following qualifications exemplify the required knowledge and understanding for
Chartered Engineers:

• An accredited Bachelor’s degree with honours in engineering or technology, plus either an appropriate
Masters degree or Engineering Doctorate (EngD) accredited by a professional engineering institution, or
appropriate further learning to Masters level*;

• or an accredited integrated MEng degree.

*See www.qaa.ac.uk for qualification levels and HE reference points.

The Engineering Council website provides a searchable database of accredited programmes.

Please check the Engineering Council website: www.engc.org.uk/courses

Applicants who do not have exemplifying qualifications may demonstrate the required knowledge and
understanding in other ways, but must clearly demonstrate they have achieved the same level of
knowledge and understanding as those with exemplifying qualifications.

Ways to demonstrate this include:

 Taking further qualifications, in whole or in part, as specified by the institution to

which they are applying
 Completing appropriate work-based or experiential learning
 Writing a technical report, based on their experience, and demonstrating their
knowledge and understanding of engineering principles

Applicants should consult their institution for advice on the most appropriate
option. (1)
From 31st December 2021the fourth edition of UK-SPEC will come into force, therefore, CIPHE will
commence implementation of UK-SPEC Fourth Edition from the 1st September 2021. Any new
applications from that date will be processed in accordance with the fourth edition. You can download
UK-SPEC Fourth Edition from the Engineering Council’s website via the link below:

https://www.engc.org.uk/media/3417/uk-spec-fourth-edition.pdf

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