Celebrating Chartered Professionals
Celebrating Chartered Week 2026: here’s what’s happening at IOM3.
We’re excited to be supporting Chartered Week again this year, in partnership with The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) and other awarding bodies.
#CharteredWeek is a celebration of chartered practice and the trusted professionals whose work strengthens public confidence in their sector. Chartered Week celebrations aim to commend registered professionals and their commitment, educate individuals on the role of chartership in setting standards of competence and leadership, and advocate for the value of being chartered.
We’re a licenced professional institution and offer chartership through partnership with awarding bodies: the Engineering Council, the Science Council and the Society for the Environment.
We encourage our members to explore professional registration and chartership, with mentorship, open clinics, webinars and resources that help create a pathway to chartership.
Our Director of Membership Paul Skerry CEng FIMMM says, ‘Professional registration shows your competence and is assessed by your peers. As a chartered professional, you are trusted to make decisions that benefit society and the public, even when facing day to day challenges in your career.’
This year, we’ve brought the three awarding bodies together again to share their insight on the importance of chartership.
Engineering Council CEO Paul Bailey says:
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'As the body responsible for setting and raising standards of competence and conduct for the engineering profession, the Engineering Council is proud to continue its support for Chartered Week. We believe in the importance of celebrating those individuals and organisations who uphold and advance high standards of competence, professionalism and ethical practice standards across society. Professional registration is a public mark of trust and being able to demonstrate a commitment to act ethically, responsibly and in the public interest strengthens confidence in the engineering profession.'
We're also supporting Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of Engineering's joint initiative on Statement of ethical principles for the engineering profession.
Science Council on professional registration:
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Being professionally registered with the Science Council independently recognises your skills and confirms you meet global standards for professional scientists.
Becoming professionally registered provides independent recognition of your skills and demonstrates that you meet the standards required to join the community of professional scientists.
Registration recognises your knowledge and experience in what you’ve already achieved in your career and how you apply your scientific knowledge.
Employers can see that you have a level of competence as a practising scientist, and in a competitive professional world, it shows your commitment. Being registered demonstrates your commitment to integrity, the public interest, and responsibility to others.
To help you stand out, get registered today and visit the Science Council website for support on your registration journey. We offer free online registration workshops.
Society for the Environment Chief Executive Dr Emma Wilcox CEnv FIMMM on chartership:
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‘Securing Chartered Environmentalist status is more than a title; it’s a testament to an individual’s expertise, credibility, and commitment to advancing environmental standards. For SocEnv, Chartership represents a guarantee that environmental decisions are made by professionals who are not only highly skilled but also committed to a rigorous code of conduct. In a world grappling with climate and biodiversity crises, achieving Chartered status means joining a community of trusted practitioners who are externally verified and actively shaping a sustainable future. This recognition underscores the importance of environmental professionalism.’
Road to Chartership
To celebrate Chartered Week, we held an online workshop on the pathways to chartership with our Director of Membership Paul Skerry CEng FIMMM and Chair of the Student & Early Career Group Michael Kenyon MIMMM.
This now available to watch on-demand.
Resources on Chartership
In the latest episode of the IOM3 Investigates podcast series, our Director of Membership Paul Skerry CEng FIMMM speaks with the representatives of the Engineering Council, Science Council, and the Society for the Environment on the importance and value of chartership in a professional career.
Chartered bodies can help rebuild trust in public services
We’re one of the 42 awarding bodies dedicated to promoting professional registration and chartership to strengthen skills, standards and trust across the UK. We signed a joint message to the Government, on the importance of setting standards and promoting ethical practice.
The open letter was led by BCS and is available to read below.
Read the full news release on the joint letter to Pat McFadden, Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
Professional Registration with IOM3
Professional registration is more than a credential, it is a testament to an individual’s commitment to high standards of competence, conduct, and continuous professional development. At IOM3, we support professionals at every stage of their careers, providing structured pathways to registration and Chartership across various disciplines.
Routes to Professional Registration with IOM3
We offer multiple routes to registration, allowing individuals to achieve professional recognition based on their qualifications and experience. Our key pathways include:
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv)
- Registered Environmental Practitioner (REnvP)
- Chartered Scientist (CSci)
- Registered Scientist (RSci)
- Registered Science Technician (RSciTech)
For those seeking alternative pathways, we also provide:
- Technical Report Route (TRR) and Technical Case Study Route (TCSR)
- Equivalence Route (EQR) for Environmentalists and Scientists
- Register of Ground Engineering Professionals (ROGEP)
- European Engineer (EUR ING)
- International Professional Engineer (IntPE)
- Qualified for Minerals Reporting (QMR)
At IOM3, we ensure that professionals have access to the tools, mentorship and resources needed to achieve and maintain Chartered status. Our membership provides:
- Guidance on professional development through structured career pathways
- Access to mentorship and networking within a diverse community of experts
- Support for competency assessments and registration applications
- Resources for continuous learning, including industry-leading publications and events
Find out more about IOM3 Membership
IOM3 CEO Dr Colin Church CEnv FIMMM says, 'Chartership is a mark of trust, leadership, and professional integrity. At IOM3, we champion Chartered professionals who drive sustainable progress and technical excellence, reinforcing the vital role they play in shaping the future of our industries.'
