I have been a member of the Institute of Water for several decades and served in many roles including on local committees and as National Chair. However, to be Vice President Engineering really is the pinnacle of my relationship with the Institute. To combine a contribution to an organisation which does so much for people in the water industry with promoting the career I love makes being Vice President the perfect role. It’s not easy. Ensuring that the members who are registered engineers are properly represented and promoting registration when many front line staff have never given this a thought can be a challenge. I firmly believe that increasing the numbers of Professional Registered people working in the water industry will ensure that the industry can show its professional and ethical stance – something that is much needed at present.
Engineering Registration
Achieving an engineering registration at any level highlights your dedication to maintaining high professional standards and addressing the engineering and technological needs of the sector. It also reflects your commitment to continuous development and ensures you are well-prepared to tackle future challenges in the industry.
Engineering Registration
Engineering Registrants maintain the knowledge and high competence needed to thrive in the sector, while also demonstrating a commitment to safeguarding engineering both now and in the future.
If you’re a skilled, practicing engineer looking to enhance your career and improve your job prospects, consider becoming a registered engineer with the Institute of Water.
Start your application today and become part of a professional network of registered engineers!
Our Engineering Registrations
The Institute of Water (IWater) is licensed to register members on the Register of Engineers and Technicians maintained by the Engineering Council. The registration has three sections:
All candidates applying for an Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Engineer registration must satisfy the competence standards set by the Engineering Council and be members of a professional body, such as IWater.
Why Choose an Engineering Registration?
Professional registration sets a global benchmark, giving the public, employers, and clients confidence that registered engineers and technicians meet internationally recognized professional standards.
Watch this video from Alex Akintomide EngTech, Training and Development Manager at Anglian Water, who shares his journey to Professional Registration and explains why he chose to get an Engineering Technician (EngTech) Registration.
The Application Process
Getting Started
If you’re interested in discovering how engineering registration can benefit your career, begin by selecting the level that best matches your current experience:
We’re also here to support your application, so please call us at 0191 422 0088 or email registration@instituteofwater.org.uk if you have any questions about getting started and our dedicated Professional Standards Manager will be happy to help you.
Jo Parker MBE CEng FIWater, Vice President Engineering, Institute of Water on Engineering Registration:
Finding out that I had passed my professional review was one of the proudest days of my life. I still remember hearing just before Christmas –that really was a Christmas to remember. I had wanted to be an engineer from when I was 14. Back then female engineers were very rare and I really appreciated those who supported me. Having found it to be such a rewarding career I am keen to provide the same support that I received to others and encourage more people s to become engineers and to pursue professional registration.
Becoming a chartered engineer took some steady application but was not as hard as I thought it might be. I did need to be disciplined in maintaining records and seeking opportunities for professional development but I was lucky to receive some excellent experience early on in my career. It has been well worth the effort as it established my credentials as an engineer and gave my own confidence a huge boost. It also opened up other jobs for me and I don’t think a promotion very soon after I became chartered was totally unrelated. It helped me become a Supervising Engineer under the 1975 Reservoirs Act.
Professional Registration FAQs
We’re here to support your application, so please call us at 0191 422 0088 or email registration@instituteofwater.org.uk if you have any questions about your application and our dedicated Professional Standards Manager will be happy to help you.
All applicants for Professional Registration must be members of a professional body such as the Institute of Water. Click here to find out more about Institute of Water membership.
Before applying, you should consider the standards required for registration, and discuss these with your employer or you can contact us. Please refer to the latest edition of standards listed on the dedicated Professional Registration pages.
Once you are ready to apply, please download our application guides and our application forms on the dedicated pages.
As part of your application you will be asked to produce a copy of your CPD record. Through IWater, members have access to a user-friendly CPD platform, click here to find out more.
Professional registration wasn’t built overnight (unfortunately!) and there will be a period of time where you are waiting to hear back after submitting your application.
Please be aware that the process can take up to three months. We are fully committed to keeping you informed with any updates or communication from assessors regarding your application.
You may not know which professional registration award fits your current work and experience, which is why we are here to advise you.
Each professional registration award requires you to demonstrate that you have met a variety of competencies and have a certain level of responsibility through your workplace experience.
You can find videos, testimonials and further information on the different professional registration awards here on our website. To be advised personally on which professional registration award is right for you, please contact us.
You can find videos, testimonials and further information on IWater professional registration right here on our website.
You will also be supported in applying for your professional registration, and we can advise you as to which professional registration award is right for you.
There are three separate fees involved in obtaining and retaining professional registration. Which are:
- Review Fee for your specific professional registration
- Initial Registration Fee
- Annual Renewal Fee
More information can be found on each dedicated professional registration or by contacting us. Please note that failure to pay fees can result in the removal of your professional registration.