Engineering Council Annual Review 2025 - Flipbook - Page 2
Introduction
2025 was a year of sustained activity, significant
delivery and thoughtful preparation for the future at
the Engineering Council. It has been a year defined not
only by landmark achievements, but also by careful
engagement with complex external challenges and a
continued focus on strengthening our organisation for
the years ahead.
A major highlight of the year was the launch of our
new UK Standard for Engineering Competence
and Commitment contextualised for Higher Risk
Buildings (UK-SPEC HRB). Officially launched on 1
May at the House of Lords, this milestone represents
a critical step forward in supporting public safety
and reinforcing confidence in the engineering
profession. With the first applications successfully
completed, this important work has moved firmly
from development into delivery, and our sincere
thanks to colleagues across the organisation and
wider profession whose expertise, dedication and
collaboration made this possible.
Alongside this significant achievement, much of
our focus during the year has been on shaping the
Engineering Council’s future direction through the
development of our new 2030 Strategy. Extensive
engagement and consultation have ensured that the
Strategy is informed by a wide range of perspectives,
and we look forward to formally publishing this in the
New Year and to providing a clear framework to guide
our priorities and activities over the coming decade.
Throughout 2025, we have also been closely engaged
with the implications of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry
Phase 2 report. Responding to its recommendations
has required detailed and ongoing dialogue with
Government and other partners, as we work to
understand how the regulation of the engineering
profession must evolve to meet heightened
expectations around public safety and accountability.
To support this work, we have commissioned a
comprehensive Regulatory Review, focused on
reinforcing public benefit as the core purpose of
registration, and on strengthening both codes of
conduct and continuing professional development
requirements.
Looking internally, and against a backdrop of
continuing global and national challenges, supporting
the wellbeing of our people has remained a priority.
A programme of wellbeing initiatives has run
throughout the year in support of our Health@Work
Wellbeing Charter with our HR team introducing a
number of important policies that underscores our
commitment to a safe, respectful and supportive
working environment.
Our business support functions have continued to
perform strongly. We received excellent feedback
following our ISO 9001 re-certification visit in January
2025, with no non-conformances or findings raised,
and our financial audit similarly reported no control
points.
Progress on our digital transformation has also
gathered pace. The development of a shared Digital,
Data and Technology Strategy will play a vital role in
supporting delivery of the new 2030 Strategy. This
year has already seen several notable successes,
including the launch of our new website and a
redeveloped SharePoint Online intranet, alongside
important developments to our mycareerpath® CPD
recording system.
Internationally, we have continued to strengthen
our position and influence. Our Washington Accord
signatory status was extended for a further six years,
