ICE professional qualifications

ICE offers a range of options to help you become professionally qualified as an Engineering Technician, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer.

Membership support and guidance

Whether you're just beginning your studies or an apprenticeship in civil engineering, are working towards a professional qualification, or are operating at the top of the profession, you'll find advice and guidance to help you.

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Introduction to ICE professional qualifications

Our short introductory video will help you find the option that's best for you.

When you know which one to pursue, choose the options below for more detailed advice. Or, if you need some guidance on your next step, get in touch with the team at our Membership Support Centre.

ICE Membership

ICE offers membership grades for everyone working and studying in the built environment. In the early stages of your career? Join as a student or graduate member. Further on in your career? ICE Fellowship, the highest grade of membership, recognises the significant contribution you’ve made to society.

Membership grades

There's a membership grade to suit everyone working in the built environment profession. Find out which is the best one for you.

Student Member

How to become a Student Member, plus support throughout your studies or apprenticeship

Graduate Member

How to become a Graduate Member (GMICE) and take your next step to professional qualification

Fellow

How to become a Fellow (FICE), our highest grade of membership for those operating at the top of the profession

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships in the UK are a recognised pathway to achieving professional excellence. They allow individuals to earn while they learn and equip employers with a skilled workforce, and you can get a professional qualification too.

Apprenticeships England

Are you an apprentice in England, or a mentor of apprentices? Find out more about apprenticeships and the End Point Assessment.

Apprenticeships Northern Ireland

Are you an apprentice in Northern Ireland? Watch these recordings to see how to gain a professional qualification when you complete your apprenticeship

Apprenticeships Scotland

Are you an apprentice in Scotland? Watch these recordings to see how to gain a professional qualification when you complete your apprenticeship

Apprenticeships Wales

Are you an apprentice in Wales? Watch these recordings to see how to gain a professional qualification when you complete your apprenticeship

apprenticeships wales

Initial professional development (IPD)

In the early stages of your career, you need to complete IPD formally before you can apply for the incorporated or the chartered professional review, or the chartered professional review progressive.

ICE Training Scheme

If your employer offers an ICE Training Scheme, find out how this will help you get professionally qualified

Mentor-supported training

If your employer does not offer an ICE Training Scheme, find out how to get professionally qualified with mentor support

Career Appraisal

An option for experienced engineers with a suitable academic base to become professionally qualified as IEng or CEng MICE

Academic base not at the level you need to formally complete IPD?

You might need to consider Experiential Learning, or the Further Learning Exam first or you could consider the Technical Report Route.

Experiential Learning

Aiming for IEng MICE or CEng MICE but don't have the academic base needed? Find out if you can use knowledge gained in the workplace to progress towards achieving this.

Further Learning Examination

Do you have a BEng degree qualification and at least 2-years’ experience? If you have, then you could aim for CEng MICE.

Technical Report Route

Aiming for IEng MICE or CEng MICE but don't have the academic base needed? Find out how you can use knowledge gained in the workplace

Professional Review

Once you have completed all the stages and have the ability, you can apply for your professional review.

Incorporated and Chartered Professional Review

Completed your Initial Professional Development and ready to apply for your Incorporated or Chartered Professional Review?

Technician Professional Review

How to become a Technician Member (EngTech MICE), including advice for your Professional Review

Becoming a specialist

To develop your career, you may want to enhance your skills in specialist areas. See what options are available.

Accredited Project Manager Project Management Qualification (APMP)

Designed to provide you with a broad level of project management knowledge and skills.

Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)

Get recognised for your environmental expertise by achieving Chartered Environmentalist status.

Chartered Manager (CMgr)

The highest management qualification and complements your expertise as a civil engineer.

Law and contract management examinations

From becoming a Chartered Manager (CMgr), to gaining legal qualifications, we provide and support a number of additional qualifications to help you continue your professional development.

Specialist professional registers

Get recognised for your expertise and knowledge by joining a professional register.

Recognition

Already professionally qualified with another EC-licensed organisation or elsewhere? You may be able to use a recognition route.

Recognition of Engineering Council registration

Already registered with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Engineering Technician (EngTech)? Find out how you can become an ICE member

Mutual recognition (International agreements)

Find out how you can use your existing professional qualification to gain MICE and Engineering Council registration through one of our Mutual Recognition agreements

Discuss your membership options with us today

For expert advice on your next step to professional qualification, our Membership Support Team are here to help.

Call +44 (0)121 227 5944