Certified Maintenance Engineer (CMaintEng.IIESMS)
Certified Maintenance Engineer (CMaintEng.IIESMS)
The Certified Maintenance Engineer grade represents an advanced level of professional recognition for facilities management practitioners who hold a minimum NFQ Level 8 qualification and have accumulated at least 4 years of relevant experience. Members of this grade are entitled to use the post-nominal designation CMaintEng.IIESMS.
This grade is intended for experienced facilities management professionals who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to competence in building services management, asset lifecycle management, energy management, or maintenance engineering. It acknowledges a depth of knowledge and practical expertise that goes beyond the requirements of the Maintenance Engineer grade.
Certified Maintenance Engineers play a leading role within the Facilities Management Group of the Institute and are expected to contribute to the advancement of facilities management standards and practice in Ireland.
Entry Requirements
What you need to apply for Certified Maintenance Engineer membership
Qualification
A minimum NFQ Level 8 (honours degree) qualification in facilities management, building services engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related discipline recognised by the Institute.
Experience
A minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in facilities management, building maintenance, asset management, energy management, or a related field.
CPD
Certified Maintenance Engineer members must complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing professional development per year. CPD records are subject to audit every 2 years.
Professional Review
Applications undergo a rigorous professional review including verification of qualifications, detailed assessment of experience, and evaluation of competence in facilities management practice.
CPD Requirements
Certified Maintenance Engineer members are required to complete a minimum of 30 hours of continuing professional development each year. CPD records are subject to audit by the Institute every 2 years. Acceptable activities include attendance at facilities management conferences, delivery of training in building services or maintenance methodologies, participation in standards development, publication of technical research, and mentoring of facilities management professionals at earlier career stages.
Related Grades
Certified Maintenance Engineer is the senior facilities management grade within the IIESMS. It builds upon the Maintenance Engineer (MaintEng.IIESMS) grade and requires a higher level of qualification and experience. Certified Maintenance Engineers who demonstrate exceptional achievement and leadership may be eligible for nomination to Fellowship (F.IIESMS), the highest grade of the Institute.
Apply Now
To apply for Certified Maintenance Engineer membership, visit our Memberships page or contact us at [email protected]. The registration fee is €15 and the grade review fee for certified grades is €360.