Chartered engineer (CEng) or incorporated engineer (IEng) status can be gained through membership of the , or other engineering institutions licensed by the Engineering Council. For chartered status, an accredited first degree in engineering or technology, an appropriate accredited MEng or an accredited integrated MEng degree are usually required. You can search for accredited degrees on the website.
Pre-entry experience is not formally required, but if you can gain relevant work experience during the holidays or through industry sponsorship, this will enhance your job applications and help with making s in the sector.
Specialist recruitment agencies, such as , also handle vacancies and short-term contract opportunities.
CIBSE also has the , which consists of regional centres that provide a forum and support network for engineers new to the profession.