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The Engineering industry can be very rewarding. You could become involved in projects that may be standing in history and society for many years to come.

There are many different types of engineer, so it’s almost guaranteed there will be something for you! Why not look and see what’s waiting for you?

Have a look at the different sectors below, watch the videos and follow the links to find out more!

  • 65 million engineering jobs are predicted to be available by 2024
  • In the UK, engineering companies expect to need 182,000 people with engineering skills each year to 2022 across a range of roles
  • Engineering jobs make up 19% of the UK’s total employment

Useful subjects:

Maths • Physics • Chemistry • Design and technology • ICT • Business studies • English • Science • Languages

Job Ideas for this Industry

Nuclear Engineer • Electrical Engineer • CAD Technician • Motor Mechanic • Aerospace Engineer • Welder • Wind Turbine Technician • Architect • Marine Engineer • Chemical Engineer • Civil Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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4 Job Areas

Did You Know?
There are now over 50,000 women in engineering professional roles – almost double the number from 2009.

183 Videos

AWM Limited (DRAFT)
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High Speed Scanning, Dimensioning and Automated Sortation
Meet Marla, Geotechnical Engineering Graduates
Sizewell C
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Helping Britian Achieve Net Zero
Holden Group
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Working for The Holden Group - Jake
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83 Organisations in this industry

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Apprentice CNC Machinist - Geosense
Closing Date:
23rd May 2025
Salary:
£ 19760 per year
Location:
Rougham, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer Description Geosense Ltd supplies geotechnical monitoring instruments to the civil engineering sector worldwide. Main description Geosense Ltd supplies geotechnical monitoring instruments to the civil engineering sector worldwide. They are currently l...
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Disability Confident
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Graduates visit quarry
Jackson graduates and industrial placements visited a quarry in Maidstone, Kent this week. Each year Gallagher Aggregates’ Hermitage Quarry, located near junction 5 of the M20, produces two million tonnes of aggregates, which are processed into more than 100 d...
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All About Apprenticeships (Event)
Event Date:
18th June 2025
Location:
Norwich, Norfolk
Speak to over 30 employers & training providers about apprenticeship opportunities.
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Apprenticeship Vacancies May
Closing Date:
30th May 2025
Location:
Suffolk
APPRENTICESHIP VACANCIES MAY 2025 - WS Training
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Skills for Life Bootcamp in Agile Project Management
Event Date:
23rd June 2025
Unlock your career potential with this free, expert-led Skills Bootcamp in Project Management, funded by the Skills for Life initiative. Gain essential skills in Project Management and Agile methodologies over 6 weeks.
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Apprentice Operations Engineer
Closing Date:
13th June 2025
Salary:
£18,740.8 Per Annum
Location:
Fakenham, Norfolk
Swarm Recruitment is working with Kinnerton in their search for a Level 3 Maintenance and Operation Engineer Technician apprentice. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to embark on a career in maintenance engineering and aiming for long-term c...
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