CIBSE Member Membership

Members are engaged in leadership roles with technical responsibility, developing solutions to complex problems.

You will need to demonstrate the 17 required competences both in your written Engineering Practice Report and during your interview. You can gain Chartered Engineer (CEng) Professional Registration with the Engineering Council with this level of membership.

When should I apply?

UK Applicants | There are two application deadlines a year: 1 February and 1 August.

International Applicants | Anyone based outside of the UK can apply at any time.

For extra support with your application, find out what services are available.

MCIBSE Application Guidance

The application guidance covers:

Eligibility
Competence criteria
IEng/CEng requirements
Application Documents required
Interview Process

Please note: There is more than one route into MCIBSE or MCIBSE with professional registration. If you do not hold an accredited qualification you can still apply for Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status through our alternative route.

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Ready to apply?

Prepare the following documents (in separate files) before starting your online application:

Qualification Certificates (and transcripts) in English
4000-5000 word Engineering Practice Report
CV
Organisational Chart – clearly indicating your role
Development Action Plan
MCIBSE Demonstration of Competences - statement completed by your Sponsor
Sponsor’s name and email address
Your ID (passport, driver’s licence, national identity card)
Debit or credit card – you will pay the application fee and interview fee at the final stage. The application fee will be waived for current CIBSE members.