As one of our CEng, IEng or EngTech members, you’ll have already met the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) requirements – so you’ll now only have to show evidence of our Fellowship requirements.
As an existing member you have the option of applying online, or applying with our editable PDF application form.
To upgrade your membership you will need to meet certain professional requirements. We have split these into three types: essential; desirable and optional. Successful applicants will need to provide strong objective evidence of the following qualities.
You must complete all sections before you submit your application:
The application form must be signed by two sponsors. At least one should be a Fellow registered with us or another professional engineering institution. Your second sponsor can be another Fellow, your line manager or another professional engineer.
You must also enclose your application fee.
Before completing the application form, make sure that you meet the requirements for Fellowship. Applications submitted that do not meet the requirements cannot be processed and the application fee will not be refunded. Members wishing to upgrade to Fellow remain eligible for transfer to Fellow for 2 years after leaving professional practice. If you can demonstrate that you continue to promote the profession through involvement in regional committees, school initiatives or similar, you remain eligible for 5 years after leaving professional practice.
On election you will be asked to pay the difference between Member and Fellow subscription fee.
Before you make your application, read our guidance notes and the Fellow upgrade exemplar.
If you're ready to make your application, you can apply.
You can complete a PDF application instead of applying online if you prefer.
Download a PDF application form.
Contact our Membership team if you have any questions about joining us:
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Our members work within and take the lead in organisations across a wide range of engineering sectors.
Fellows of the Institution are eligible to apply to join The Worshipful Company of Engineers, the Livery Company for senior leading engineers from industry and academia. The Company promotes and develops all aspects of the science, art and practice of engineering through lectures, visits and networking – providing a link to the traditions and activities of the City of London and Livery movement.