What is an Engineering Technician?

The individual is employed in applying proven techniques and procedures to the solution of practical engineering problems.  They carry supervisory or technical responsibility, and are competent to exercise creative aptitudes and skills within defined fields of technology.                                                 

EngTech is a valuable portable recognized award that can be carried throughout your career both whilst serving and retired and one which can be built upon further development.  This award demonstrates your competence and your commitment to a continuing professional career.

Why should I register?

Registration has many benefits for employers, technicians and the UK economy.  Registration sets a professional Engineering Technician apart from technicians who are unregistered.  It establishes their proven knowledge, understanding and competence.  In particular, registration demonstrates a commitment to professional standards, and to development and enhancement of competence.  Hence, whether specified in job advertisements or not, registration as a professional Engineering Technician gives an edge to candidates who have achieved this.

Am I Qualified and able to Register?

First and foremost you need to be a member of the Institution of Royal Engineers.  The minimum standard is LCpls who have completed their Class 1 in any of the Corps trades, with successful completion of the PNCO Cadre and a letter of recommendation from their OC.  They will still have to prove a commitment towards actively seeking progress and their application is to be signed by their OC.

The Registration Committee consists of Registered Engineers at either EngTech, IEng or CEng level (serving and retired Royal Engineers as well as representatives from industry) who will review all applicants for EngTech status and award the qualification accordingly. 

Application Process

Once you have completed the attached application form please send it to:
Institution of Royal Engineers, Ravelin Building,
Brompton Barracks, Chatham, Kent ME4 4UG.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us 01634 822035 or Registration@InstRE.org  

EngTech Application (Regular).doc 


EngTech Application (Retired and TA).doc