Engineering Council

This Pride Month, we're celebrating the members of the profession who bring their whole selves to their work, and the employers, professional engineering institutions, and individuals committed to making engineering a more inclusive and welcoming profession for everyone.

Did you know that professional engineering requires recognising the value of diversity and inclusion? That’s why our Standards for professional registration (UK-SPEC, the ICTTech Standard and UK-SPEC HRB) embed awareness directly into the competence requirements.

To every LGBTQ+ engineering professional on the Register and beyond: we see you and we value your contribution. 🏳️‍🌈

2025 was a year of significant delivery for the Engineering Council, and our Annual Review reflects just how much ground we covered.

From the launch of UK-SPEC HRB at the House of Lords, to extending our Washington Accord signatory status for a further six years, to the inclusion of our US Mutual Recognition Agreement in the UK Trade Strategy - this was a year defined by milestones that matter for the engineering profession.

And through it all, we've been laying the groundwork for what comes next - our 2030 Strategy and refreshed brand, both launched in the New Year.

Read our Annual Review to see our 2025 in highlights:
🔗 https://buff.ly/IljQ8B6

When it comes to higher-risk buildings, how do you know the engineering professionals on your project are truly up to the standard?
HRB registration gives you that assurance.

Engineers and technicians on our Higher-Risk Buildings Register are peer-reviewed and assessed against rigorous criteria - so you can have confidence in who's delivering the work, and demonstrate that confidence to your clients.

What HRB registration means for your organisation:
✅ Verified competence - Registered professionals have been independently assessed, giving you and your clients a clear benchmark of capability.
🤝 Direct route to credential checks - Our Register gives you a direct route to verify credentials, supporting your due diligence and reducing risk.
📈 Continuous development - Registrants commit to ongoing CPD, so your team stays current with the latest building safety regulations and best practice.

Higher-risk buildings demand high standards. HRB registration helps ensure your projects - and your organisation - are built on them.

🔗 Find out more about HRB registration here: https://buff.ly/fYQpNO3