Member panellist applications are currently open

Applications are open until Monday 19 January 2026. Apply by submitting the form at the bottom of the page.

Overview

The Member Panels are responsible for the review of applications for membership and professional registration. Member Panels report into the Membership Committee, which is a Committee of the IMarEST Council.

The Member Panel will review applications on the first week of each month.

 

What you'll be doing

  • Review applications for Member grade (MIMarEST) where eligibility is uncertain, providing an informed recommendation
  • Assess applications for professional registration via accredited courses for the Engineering Council, Science Council, and IMarEST Registers (Stages 1 and 3)
  • Evaluate applications for Fellowship

About you

You will be:

  • A current Chartered Member or Fellow

Member Panellists are expected to have experience in one or more of the following:

  • An interest and relevant knowledge of career development and CPD
  • An understanding of diverse professions and environments
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills

 

Benefits

There are many benefits to volunteering as a CPD panellist, including:

  • Putting assessor skills into practice
  • Enhancing communication and leadership skills, with opportunities for networking with colleagues
  • Maintaining the global standards of Marine engineering, science and technology profession and IMarEST
  • Exposure to technical developments that may be outside your own experience
  • Increasing understanding of the development of higher education and further education courses, as well as other experiential learning

Volunteering contributes to your continuing professional development (CPD).