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Some work hard to support others in the profession; others want to stand out from the crowd, to enable creative collaboration, and to promote engineering to the next generation. These are just some of the things that motivated almost 90 engineers in Scotland, who recently attended ceremonies to celebrate their professional registration with the Institution.
Jon Hilton BSc (Hons) CEng FIMechE, President of the Institution, awarded certificates to 38 new Members and Fellows at the Glasgow Trades Hall.
Dr Colin Brown, Director of Engineering, met and congratulated a further 49 engineers, who came to be awarded their professional registration certificates at a similar event in Aberdeen.
Sandra Mulligan, Scotland Business Development Manager, said:
“The New Members events are always among the highlights of the year. It’s great to see members who I’ve coached through the process being presented with their certificates. Many go on to take up volunteering roles with the Institution, serving on committees or mentoring and, in this way, helping the next generation of professional engineers.”
Elizabeth Padmos CEng FIMechE has worked for BP in many parts of the world. She said:
“I wanted to be an engineer for as long as I can remember. I joined the Institution as a student to become part of a wider community of engineers. I hope to use my recognition as Fellow to help inspire a new generation of potential future engineers.”
David McGuire IEng MIMechE is an engineer at Honeywell in Edinburgh. Gaining professional registration has had a significant impact on his career. He said:
“I decided to gain professional registration to set myself out from the crowd, and provide an easy reference point for potential future employers. Since becoming professionally registered I have gained employment in a more senior engineering position, in the geographical area I had been attempting to move to for almost five years.”
Vijit Vishwanathan IEng MIMechE is a Lead Engineer at Bureau Veritas. He feels learning is an endless process, saying:
“I am motivated to keep working towards achieving the next level of professional membership by building my portfolio in further education and training, as well as mentoring junior engineers by supporting them with their continuous development.”
Fiona Vidal, a Chartered Engineer at Doosan Babcock, said she found the application process for CEng, “a straightforward and very positive and enjoyable experience”, which she initiated due to concerns about the jobs market. Fiona said:
“I think professional registration is a real differentiator in these uncertain times and it’s important to be part of a wider community of professionals. I would highly recommend any engineer to start the process.”
Daniel McNulty works in the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen. He feels the Institution’s members are characterised by their willingness to take up challenges and develop themselves:
“I think chartership demonstrates an aptitude not just for problem solving and independence but a capability for creation and enrichment in today's fast paced environment. Collaboration between networks of such members produces incredible and worthwhile achievements.”
Gary Gibb CEng MIMechE joined the Institution, “to demonstrate my commitment to continuous professional development”. Gary works as a mechanical engineer with BP and serves on the Aberdeen Young Members’ Panel. As someone who benefited from the support from a mentor, he is also committed to supporting fellow engineers.
Matthew Browell-Hook CEng FIMechE is Associate Director for Atkins and oversees 150 staff. He also acts as an interviewer for the Institution. Matthew said achieving Fellowship in his early-thirties was “a huge achievement”:
“The Institution has always been there to support me, from university, into my graduate roles and throughout my career. For me, being a Fellow is about personal achievement but more importantly the responsibility to maintain and improve our engineering community.”
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