Oliver Mackley BSc (Hons) IEng MIMechE
What contributed to your decision to become professionally registered?
"During my career I have worked with many knowledgeable and skilled engineers. One of those engineers was professionally registered, and his work ethic really inspired me to pursue membership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)."
In what ways has registration benefitted your career?
"My career has benefitted from professional registration because it’s clear to others that I take my role seriously. My colleagues know that they can question my judgement without me taking it personally and they know they can come to me with problems because I find solutions without looking for people to blame. I found professional registration was really empowering for me, and validation of my knowledge and skills gave me confidence to continue my professional development."
How does your employer benefit from your professional registration?
"As a professional engineer I am obliged to carry out continuous professional development (CPD). This year I was selected for CPD audit by the Engineering Council and the feedback I received was reassuring, as it shows I’m doing what’s required to ensure I keep developing. For my employer, it is important that staff are professionally registered as the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator (DNSR) requires Suitably Qualified and Experienced Persons (SQEP) and professional registration, particularly being Chartered, is a preferred route of compliance."
Is there any advice you would pass on to someone considering professional registration?
"Achieving professional registration is a great feeling, and I see the effects it has on those I work with. I think a positive work ethic is contagious. The journey that gets a person to professional registration is the best part though - I have learned so much and met some great people. I think that professional registration is a great opportunity, it allows you to really take control of your own development. Since becoming registered I’ve been able to steer my own development and that has allowed me to choose my career path."
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