Salerno hosts signing of landmark agreement between Certing and the UK Engineering Council
16/06/2026
Certing and the Engineering Council (UK) have formally signed a new Admissions Pathways Agreement designed to strengthen professional mobility and collaboration between the engineering professions in Italy and the UK.The agreement establishes streamlined pathways for engineers who hold recognised professional registration or certification in either country to apply for equivalent recognition in the other jurisdiction. By reducing duplication in assessment processes while maintaining rigorous professional standards, the agreement will make it easier for experienced engineers to demonstrate their competence and pursue professional opportunities internationally.
The agreement applies to engineers holding Certing Advanced certification in Italy and Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration in the UK. It reflects the shared commitment of both organisations to recognising professional competence, supporting lifelong professional development and promoting excellence in engineering practice.
Speaking at the signing ceremony in Salerno, Ing Tiziana Petrillo of Certing and Paul Bailey, CEO of the Engineering Council, emphasised the importance of international cooperation in addressing global engineering challenges and supporting the mobility of highly skilled professionals. The agreement recognises the strong alignment between the competence-based assessment systems operated by Certing and the Engineering Council, while respecting the regulatory and professional requirements of each jurisdiction.
Under the new framework, applicants will benefit from a more efficient recognition process that minimises unnecessary reassessment, acknowledges existing professional achievements and maintains public confidence in professional registration and certification decisions. The agreement also provides mechanisms for cooperation on professional standards, information exchange, continuing professional development and disciplinary matters.
Certing, established by the Consiglio Nazionale degli Ingegneri (CNI), is Italy’s leading engineering competence certification body. The Engineering Council, incorporated by Royal Charter, regulates the engineering profession in the United Kingdom and licenses professional engineering institutions to award Chartered Engineer registration.
The signing of the agreement marks a significant milestone in strengthening professional ties between Italy and the UK and demonstrates the commitment of both organisations to supporting engineers in an increasingly international profession.
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