Membership & Chartership

What people say about Chartership at the Geological Society 

Chartership encouraged me to document my growth through the CPD scheme, which was critical when demonstrating my ability to potential employers. The Chartership process also pushed me to network and find mentors, who acted as sponsors for my application. Their guidance has helped me as a junior geologist and many have become lifelong friends. I would encourage early career professionals to invest in their development and start thinking about Chartership early on, become a Fellow, record your CPD and build your network.

I believe that Chartership is an important milestone in any geoscience professional's career. It is not only a demonstration of technical competence but provides a framework for developing within your chosen specialism. The Geological Society provides a supportive and concise pathway for when you are ready.

Becoming Chartered gave me a huge confidence boost. It allows other engineers that don’t know me personally to immediately appreciate my level of experience without reading a CV. My employer is also happy as many tenders require a Chartered engineer to be part of the team, so we will now be able to tender for more complex projects that require my skill set and hopefully increase my involvement in those types of projects.

Carl Hamer CGeol
Kiloh Associates

Attaining Chartership is a personal milestone that signifies my technical competence honed over years of training as an engineering geologist. Professionally, this qualification serves as a catalyst for career advancement, salary increments, and external and internal recognitions.

Dennis Wong CGeol
Project Geologist

Chartership gives you international recognition of your geology knowledge and code of conduct and, as more geologists become Chartered, this will raise the bar for excellence in the industry. The current Chartership process feels modern, clear and accessible; and the guidance provided is concise, with helpful direction for each specific expertise. Now that I am Chartered, I am looking forward to mentoring early career geologists and continually building on my career with a variety of projects and geological challenges.

Chartership serves as a signal within your career to demonstrate another 'step up', as you have been scrutinised by others within the industry who have agreed you meet a standard with regards the work you are delivering.  It also serves as a good marker for clients of our overall competence – keeping on top of the changes within the industry throughout our careers is critical to deliver our work in a professional manner.

Ewan Parsons CGeol
Principal Hydrogeologist

I became Chartered earlier this year with a specialisation in Engineering Geology. The drive for me to obtain a Chartership is the eagerness to gain recognition in the profession. However, with increasing responsibility after the Chartership, I have realised it is also an entrance ticket to a prolonged technical development path. The application process provided me with a chance to reflect upon myself, and I look forward to progressing further in this profession.

Become Chartered

The Geological Society of London is the recognised UK professional body for geoscientists across all areas of expertise. It awards the professional title of Chartered Geologist (CGeol) and is licensed by the Science Council to award the title of Chartered Scientist (CSci). Both titles are of equal standing.

Accreditation as a Chartered Geologist or Chartered Scientist is a sign to clients, regulators, employers and the general public that you are a competent professional who can demonstrate a high level of knowledge, skills and experience, and signifies a public commitment to these professional standards.

There are so many good reasons to become Chartered

• Be publicly recognised for your professional excellence
• Improve your career prospects and employability
• Greater influence within your own organisation and industry
• International recognition of competence and commitment
• Demonstrate your ethical credentials, and personal and professional integrity
• Show your commitment to improving your transferable skills and developing your career

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Want to understand more about the Chartership application process at a glance? Watch the below video to follow the pathway to Chartership