[Tim]

My question currently is - should I submit my application as individually managed or accredited scheme? What would be the difference in submission requirements etc.?

Thank you

Did you get signed off on another institution's (e.g. IStructE or IMechE) training programme? That will be the deciding factor I guess!

Tim, I did get signed off. However, it seems to me that the individually managed route requires less paperwork?

According to Regulation 5.2 of IStructE's Chartered Member IPD Regulations:

"The Institution does not accredit company training schemes but candidates following comparable training schemes accredited by other bodies (e.g. ICE, HKIE) may submit those training records to demonstrate compliance with the Institution’s core objectives. The experience must be in structural engineering and candidates will be required to submit their full records of training and portfolio of work when requested to do so by their reviewers. They will also be required to complete the Institution’s IPD final report forms."

So yes, it looks like you will have to submit your training scheme's portfolio from the Institution in addition to filling in the IPD reports - somewhat defeating the point of it really!

I'd just go for individually managed route, or sit the review with the other institution first and then use Mutual Recognition to take the CM Exam.