Sample IEng PRR

Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Specimen Professional Review Report for Applicant X

This specimen review has been prepared to demonstrate to applicants the typical standard of
Professional Review Report (PRR) that is required when applying for Incorporated Engineer
status. Applicants for professional status should be capable of writing a summary of their career
to date and identify where the competencies required by UK-SPEC have been met. Indeed, the
Assessors use the PRR to determine whether the applicant has achieved the correct competence
level. It is essential that all applicants complete their PRR conscientiously. The IMechE offers
this specimen for guidance only and emphasises that the PRR is a personal report and must not
be a direct copy of this specimen.

It is strongly recommended that applicants cross relate (in the right hand column) their work in
the report to where it is felt the competencies of UK-SPEC have been met.

1.0 Introduction and Summary of Professional Development UK-SPEC

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Since graduating in 2001 with a BSc in Mechanical Engineering, I have primarily worked in

the Water Industry and gained over seven years experience working as a Mechanical

Engineer.

Following my graduation, I quickly recognised the benefits of joining the Institution of

Mechanical Engineers and began to develop my professional engineering career towards

full membership and registration with the Engineering Council, as an Incorporated

Engineer.

My current appointment is with Company X where I work as a Mechanical Engineer in the

company’s Water and Power Business Group, under the Mechanical, Electrical and Energy

Engineering Skill Group. A summary of my professional development including experience

from previous appointments is as follows.

1.1 ABC Engineering

My first appointment with ABC Engineering following graduation introduced me to the

Water Industry, where I worked for two years as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer.

Throughout my experience I was given the opportunity to develop my skills both

technically and commercially, providing support to a Senior Mechanical Engineer while

developing mechanical designs for a number of clean water and waste water projects.

Projects would range from outline design to detail design and construction for both new

build and refurbishment sites.

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1.2 XYZ Ltd

My appointment with XYZ Ltd introduced me to the Building Services Industry, where I

worked for over two years as an Assistant Mechanical Engineer with the Building Services

Consultancy, alongside other engineering professionals. As well as enhancing my technical

skills, I was involved with the Project Co-Ordinator of a number of commercial and non-

commercial building service projects, liaising between Clients, Architects, Structural

Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Contractors and Suppliers.

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1.3 Xx Ltd

My current role with Xx Ltd has seen me work competently alongside other Professional

Engineers, Clients and Contractors for the last three years. I have been responsible for the

mechanical design of a number of clean water and waste water treatment projects, taking

a Lead Mechanical Design Role both within Xx Ltd and while on secondment in a client

office.

In the Xx Ltd office, I comfortably work as part of a team and am responsible for the

checking of other engineers design documentation, as well as providing guidance on the

development of risk assessments for projects in line with the requirements of the

Dangerous Substances & Explosive Atmosphere Regulations (DSEAR).

I have also been given the opportunity to enhance my skills further by attending training

courses for Health & Safety, Management of the Design Process and Technical Specific

aspects associated with the Water Industry.

Company organisational charts are appended to this report.

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2.0 Demonstration of Competence UK-SPEC

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The following sections detail three projects where my involvement has demonstrated my

competence in line with the requirements set out in the UK-SPEC (referenced throughout).

2.1 ABC Waste Water Treatment Works

ABC Waste Water Treatment Works was a Company X Investment Project led by ABC,

where I was the Lead Mechanical Engineer working on a secondment from XYZ Ltd. The

project gave me the opportunity to demonstrate my technical competence with my primary

responsibility in the technical design of the wastewater treatment works and two

associated transfer pump stations.

Initially I was involved with the planning and programming stage of the project where I

was responsible for reviewing the Mechanical Design Programme and providing feedback to

the Project Engineer on the anticipated completion of project deliverables in line with client C2;D1

requirements. As well as advising on further tasks requiring attention to aid the project

completion, I agreed a plan with the project team for completing the required Mechanical C1

output in a sequence to provide efficient operation of the project process. D3

From the outset of the project I proceeded to investigate and review the various

technologies available to achieve the desired process criteria, liasing with potential D1

suppliers with the aim of providing suitable solutions. In carrying out this activity, I

significantly extended my knowledge of wastewater treatment process allowing me to A1

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improve the effectiveness of the plant by specifying appropriate innovative technology D1;D3

available. Defining the plant required for the works through discussion with the project

team and various suppliers, I was able to develop the mechanical project deliverable

documents with a suitable degree of information for the detailed design of the project. To

maintain a traceable quality system, I created and maintained a document register C4

providing details of all mechanical documentation, allowing transparency in progress of

design for presentation to the Project Engineer. This was also adopted by the design

team’s Electrical Engineer.

Throughout the project I continually developed key documents as the project progressed.

These documents included the Process & Instrumentation Diagrams and the General

Arrangement Drawings, which were regularly modified as the design developed with B1
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information received from the client and potential suppliers selected under the client’s
A2
framework agreements. In the development of the Process & Instrumentation Diagrams,

as well as incorporating the required equipment, valves and instrumentation, I ensured

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that the presentation was in line with the client’s and British Standard requirements. Each

valve, item of plant and instrument given a unique tag number to assist with future asset

quality control by maintaining the information on a Mechanical Equipment Schedule.

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In my development of the General Arrangement Drawings, I completed the layout of the

site with consideration given to safe operability and access to plant, as well as the
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environmental impact of the site. In completing this document I was able to develop the
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Site Hydraulic Profile using standard calculation methods.
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Following my initial inquiries with potential suppliers, I would appraise the technical and
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commercial information received; providing feedback to the project team and allowing me
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to develop the plant specifications. As well as being in line with client specifications, I also
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ensured that plant specification documents and data sheets were completed in line with the
B3
Water Industry Mechanical & Electrical Specifications. Individual plant specifications

completed were incorporated into the Mechanical Installation Specification for the project.
E1
To determine the plant duty requirements for pumping plant, I used standard calculation

methods for determining pump system pressure losses, based on the flow requirements
A1
set out in the Process Documentation and the layout/level of the site. Throughout my

experience as a Mechanical Engineer I have significantly advanced my knowledge of

pumped system pressure losses for both Newtonian and Non-Newtonian fluid systems, and
D2
have given a presentation to peers on these methods of calculation.

I am also responsible for checking other engineer’s calculations within the XxLtd office.
A2
In developing the pressure loss calculations for one of the project’s pump stations I

recognised the need for a surge analysis study due to the length of rising main, and
B2
through the company’s annual professional development review I highlighted the need to

develop my knowledge further in this area. I subsequently organised for attendance in a

A1
training course in the subject which I successfully completed.
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As well as the technical documentation for the project, I was responsible for the completion Ref

of various health and safety and maintenance strategy reports. These documents included

the Hazardous Areas Assessment in line with the requirements of DSEAR, the Confined

Spaces Assessment, Noise Assessment, Odour Assessment and the Plant Maintenance and
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Lifting Strategy.

As part of the client requirements I contributed to the Project Design Review meeting by

discussing the issues and reasoning behind the design, clarifying details and decisions to
D1;D2
the project team and the client. I also attended the HAZOP meeting where I contributed
B3
by describing the process of the works to the client and answering any questions by site

operators to alleviate any safety concern in the proposed process and operation of the

plant.
E2
For the Project Manager to monitor the costs associated with the project, I ensured that

my input was always recorded on timesheets to allow transparency in the hours worked.

My experience gained on the ABC Water Treatment Works project was applied throughout
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a number of projects undertaken through Xx Ltd where I again was the Lead Mechanical

Engineer. It was a challenging and rewarding project to be involved with and one where I

have since had the opportunity to see the designed plant in operation, providing a lessons

learned exercise highlighting areas that can be implemented into, or omitted from future

design projects.
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2.2 Lead Regulations Compliance Programme

The Lead Regulations Compliance Programme was a XYZ managed project led by Xx Ltd.

My role within the project was as the Lead Mechanical Engineer responsible for the

mechanical elements associated with the project.

The project involved the completion of the outline design for CAPEX 2 estimating of

Phosphate Dosing Systems for twenty five sites highlighted by 123 where plumb solvency

control was required in the sites respective distribution systems. The project also included

the design and development of a Standard Phosphate Dosing Skid suitable for application

across the whole portfolio.

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I was involved from the outset where I contributed to the Project Start-Up Meeting during Ref

which I was able to clarify the scope with the Client and recommend/confirm the

mechanical documentation required for outline design cost estimating. A plan was agreed
D1
with the client for the project implementation, identifying areas that may affect the project
D2
progress including the development of the Standard Phosphate Dosing Skid and access to

existing sites.
C1
Following the Project Start-Up Meeting, I was able to highlight to the Project Manager the

need for further Mechanical and Electrical Engineering resources to ensure the deliverables

would be completed to program with the required detail. I was also able to contribute to

the development of the project delivery program with the rest of the project team, allowing
C3
the project to be managed effectively.

The development of the Standard Phosphate Dosing Skid was key to the delivery of the

whole project portfolio. I organised and attended site visits to existing Client Assets where
C1;C2
Phosphate Dosing Systems were already in place. This encouraged client feedback into the

Standard Design by advising on previous successful installations and highlighting potential

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improvements for incorporation into the Standard Design both from a Technical and Health

& Safety perspective. As well as encouraging the involvement of the client, this was an
B2;E3
opportunity to broaden my own knowledge base.
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Following the site visits I was involved in developing and presenting recommendations to .

the client for the standard design process.

A1;A2

I was then responsible for the completion of the mechanical design documents for the
B3;D2
Standard Phosphate Dosing Skid, including the Plant & Equipment Schedules, Process &

Instrumentation Diagrams and standard data sheets.

With the project team I also visited a number of sites to determine the most suitable
B1
location for new plant integrating into an existing treatment works, as well as making an

assessment of the existing systems on site to determine any further work required.

Site visits were completed with due diligence given to Health & Safety as well as site

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protocol in line with water hygiene requirements for which I received client accreditation
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After each of the site visits, I was responsible for the completion of the mechanical Ref

deliverables specific for each site; detailing the proposed scope of works for the client’s
E1;E4
review.

I was also responsible for completing the site risk register documentation, and contributing

to the site health and safety risk assessments.

Due to large number of sites requirement surveys, and the tight project timescales, I co-
B2;D2
ordinated with the other Mechanical & Electrical Engineers for the project, providing

guidance on the required work activities and checking the documentation output. E2

The Lead Regulations Compliance Programme was an example of a project where I

D1;D2
developed my technical managerial competence, and was successfully completed on time
D3;C2
and to a standard which saw the client give positive feedback to Xx Ltd.
C3

2.3 XYZ Water Treatment Works

XYZ Water Treatment Works was a project where Xx Ltd were employed by the Main

Contractor to complete the detail design.

In addition to the responsibilities undertaken in the two previous projects as the Lead

Mechanical Engineer, my further responsibility included the completion of the project time

estimate to build a tender cost for the mechanical and electrical design element of the

works. I also produced a programme for the completion of the design deliverables, liaising

with the Project Electrical Engineer and Project Manager to determine availability of

resource and agree confirmation of completion dates for the mechanical deliverables.
C2
As well as being responsible for completion of the mechanical design, for this project I took

on the role of co-ordinating the Mechanical & Electrical design for the Xx Ltd team. As the

main point of contact with the Main Contractor for the Mechanical & Electrical Design, I
C1;C3
ensured that a weekly progress report was issued detailing the progress of the Mechanical

& Electrical output. This provided transparency in the progress of the work with the Main

Contractor and allowed evidence for building purposes.

The XYZ Water Treatment Works Project significantly enhanced my technical managerial
D1
and leadership skills as an engineer, allowing me to co-ordinate project activities,

resources and budget to promote effective project implementation.

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3.0 Summary UK-SPEC

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Since starting my career as a Mechanical Engineer, I have developed my technical,

commercial and leadership skills to a point where I can competently undertake projects as

part of a design team in a Lead Mechanical role. I can confidently apply my technical

knowledge to engineering applications whilst providing the relevant organisational skills to

promote a quality system and delivery to program and budget.

I am also actively involved with social activities within the ME&E Team in my current role

at Company X where regular team meetings and technical discussions take place. As well

as this I have the opportunity to regularly appraise my professional development through

the company’s structured performance review and professional development meetings.

Aside from my employment role, I attend a sports club where a junior member has

expressed interest in an engineering future and I have been able to use my own

experience to offer advice on their development.

I am confident that I meet the competence requirements set in the UK-SPEC and look

forward to continuing to develop as an engineer on my future career.

I certify that I have read the Professional Review Report of

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and confirm that it is to the best of my knowledge a true and accurate

statement

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