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[ceosayed]

Good afternoon,
I've a degree in Civil/Structural engineering.
I sorted my degree with NARIC and it's equivalent to a UK B.Sc., so that's done,

Now I would like to pursue a membership to an organization so that I can carry out design of concrete structures,

my questions are:

1- will this organisation be istructe ? or do you recommend something else?

2- what software do you guys use in the UK to design concrete slabs? to be more specific, ground bearing concrete slabs and slabs on piles, I couldn't even find a book to discuss that specific slab leave alone a software, in the middle east you get safe or Etabs.

3- do I need any sort of insurance if I work as an 'in-house' design engineer for a small construction firm and Not a design consultancy office?

many thanks for having me here, looking forward to great discussions,
All the best,

 

[Accumulated]

You could either join iStructE or ICE. Chartered through iStructE requires you to sit throught 6 hours long design exam and passing rate is around 30%(If you get it, you are the man!). With BSc or BEng like my case, you need a bit of further learning to be Chartered.

 

[12345abc6ttyui67]

Hi,

1) I would recommend either IStructE or ICE. I can only speak about ICE as that is what I am familiar with.

Do note, I believe both institutions require either a BEng + MSc or an MEng if you wish to become a Chartered member (i.e. ceosayed CEng MICE). I do not think a BSc is sufficient and you would need to complete some further education.

The ICE process is (usually, there are alternative routes available) something like:
-> Complete initial professional development
-> Complete the "development objectives" stating how you have the required attributes to be a member, and have these agreed and signed off by a sponsor
-> Gain three sponsors who will answer a questionnaire from the ICE agreeing you are a suitable member
-> Submit a 5,000 word 'project report' further detailing your attributes and demonstrating how you have shown that you have the skills / knowledge etc. to be a chartered member
-> Attend an interview where two other members will determine whether they deem you to be eligible
-> Present to the reviewers on a topic of your choosing
-> Complete a 2hr written test

Assuming the above is all successful you would be granted membership to ICE as a Chartered Engineer.

2) Personally I don't know what is used as I've only ever worked in steel designs. I've certainly *heard* of Etabs but I couldn't speculate as to whether that is the normal anaylsis program or not...

3) If you are a 'staff' engineer then the company you work for should provide all required insurance for you. If you are 'contracting' engineer you will need to organize your own insurance. I believe this consists of a minimum of "professional indemnity" and "public liability" insurances, plus others depending on your circumstances.

4) Obviously you will need to be aware of and adhere to any immigration / VISA restrictions.

 

[ceosayed]

Thank you very much,
greatly appreciated,

I'm looking into ICE membership, I wouldn't struggle with 18 years of solid experience,

I found a gem as well, it's called Tekla Tedds, SAFE & Etabs are great yet I need something to do with TR34 mainly,

waiting for more answers esp. in terms of further education, which uni do you guys recommend?
I believe there's some education 'route' to ICE where I can pursue membership if I've MSc or MEng?

again, much appreciated,