“… I will be supporting the IET and those in the final stages of their journey to CEng and IEng.
For anyone already registered and considering supporting as a volunteer PRI, please get in touch. The training provided prepares you fully and gives you an excellent insight into the ‘other side’ of the process.”
Chris Wagstaff, Professional Review Interviewer
Person requirements:
- Need to be an IET Member.
- Professionally registered with the Engineering Council as either CEng or IEng.
What you can gain from this role:
Volunteering as a PRI is a meaningful way to give back to the engineering community while developing yourself.
- Develop your skills: further build your teamwork, communication, interviewing and assessment skills.
- Support others’ careers: positively contribute to the careers and development of other engineers at a key stage in their journey.
- Broaden your perspective: meet people from different sectors and industries, helping you keep up to date with the wider engineering and technology environment.
- Strengthen your CPD: volunteering as a PRI contributes to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and can be logged as part of your CPD activities.
“...As an Engineer, I am always thinking of ways to personally develop my skills and experience. A positive development area is the ability to give back to the wider engineering community, giving back through volunteering and assisting others with their engineering journey.”
John Mee, Professional Review Interviewer
Time commitment and training
We recognise you’re balancing volunteering with work and life, so the role is designed to be flexible but consistent.
- Interviewing time: you will need to commit to a minimum of five days interviewing activity per year. If you’re able to volunteer more frequently, such as once a month, that support is greatly appreciated and you’ll directly support more engineers on their journey to becoming Chartered.
- Working hours: a typical interview day takes place on a weekday during working hours. It involves two applicants and includes corresponding preparation, interviews, and report writing, usually spanning around four to five hours in a structured schedule.
- Initial training: mandatory PRI training is delivered as either a full‑day or two half‑day sessions.
- Ongoing revalidation: to help you stay current and confident in the role, revalidation training is required every three years (also delivered as a full‑day or split‑session workshop).
By becoming a PRI, you’ll not only help others progress, you’ll stay closely connected to the standards, people and ideas that are shaping the future of engineering.
If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role further, please email volunteer@theiet.org
“I volunteer because it matters, but also because it is fun. You meet brilliant people. You get stuck into things that stretch you. If anyone needs anything, I am happy to help.”
Will Drury, Professional Review Interviewer