SPECIAL OFFER

8th March 2010 

WATER ENGINEERS’ CAREER PROSPECTS BOOSTED THROUGH FREE PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION OFFER

Careers prospects for engineers in the water industry are being boosted by an offer of free professional registration to Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech) status.

The Institute of Water is waiving its usual £164.50 professional registration fee until the end of June.

According to the Engineering Council, there has been a marked increase in demand for professional registration and, given the economic climate, the Institute of Water is now aiming to help more engineers to progress in their careers.

“Becoming registered is an increasingly important career move for engineers,” said the Institute of Water’s chief executive, Lynn Cooper.

“Not only does registration improve job security and career prospects, but average salaries are much higher than those of non-chartered engineers. The difference can be around 40 per cent for a 45-year-old.

“The Institute of Water is dedicated to supporting the careers of people working at all levels across the industry and has made this offer in recognition of the challenges many engineers face given the current economic climate.”

Michael Fowle, the Institute of Water’s vice president engineering added: “In today’s business environment the achievement of engineering registration makes sense for both employers and employees.

“For the individual, recognition of achievements is particularly satisfying and in a market where many jobs are at risk, registration makes an individual more employable and again can be a differentiator.

“I have been a Chartered Engineer for 34 years and was one of the first to transfer my registration to the Institute of Water.

“Water engineering is an essential part of tackling climate change and thus the need for water engineers is as great as ever. The registration service provided by the Institute of Water is of great benefit to the industry.”

HOW TO APPLY

Consider the standards required for registration as CEng, IEng and EngTech, and decide which one applies to you. This information can be downloaded from the Engineering page of this website, underneath the membership section. If you are ready to apply, read the applicants short guide and complete the application form following the process outlined in the guide. Alternatively e-mail info@instituteofwater.org.uk or telephone: 0191 422 0088 for further advice on how to proceed.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Initial applications received before 30 June 2010 will be eligible for this offer. It can take around 6 months for the full assessment to be completed. If a candidate is not deemed to be ready to progress to professional review stage, advice will be given on what to do next, and the promotion will be honoured to when the candidate is ready to apply. If a candidate cannot attend the professional review meeting at the location and on the date stipulated they may be asked to contribute financially towards a revised appointment. To register with the Engineering Council, the candidate must become a member of the Institute of Water. This membership must be retained for 3 years, or the professional review fee must be reimbursed. Successful applicants will still be required to pay the appropriate Engineering Council Registration fee.