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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.

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85 Organisations in this industry

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Engineering Apprentice - Hitech Sheet Metal
Closing Date:
9th March 2026
Salary:
£ 17680 per year
Location:
Soham, Ely, Cambs
Employer description Hitec Sheet Metal is a sub-contract sheet metal work manufacturer company based in Soham Cambridgeshire where we operate from a purpose-built factory operating the latest industry machinery. Our combined workshop capability includes Sheet....
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Civil Engineering Apprentice - Sizewell C
Closing Date:
20th February 2026
Salary:
£25,139 per annum
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description The Sizewell C team is one of the most exciting and largest new megaprojects in the UK, whilst being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. We have begun constructing a 3.2-gigawatt nuclear power station on....
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Control Engineer Apprentice - British Sugar
Closing Date:
5th April 2026
Salary:
£25,000 per year
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Training to be provided In this apprenticeship, you will follow a Control Engineering pathway, focusing on understanding, configuring, and optimizing the systems that automate and regulate sugar production. You will delve into the science behind control system...
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Mechanical Engineering Apprentice - British Sugar
Closing Date:
5th April 2026
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description British Sugar are the sole processor of the UK’s beet sugar crop, we work in partnership with over 3,000 growers and our customers to deliver a world-class product that is made to the highest standards every day. We are the leading produce...
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Electrical Engineering Apprentice - Customer Supply - British Sugar
Closing Date:
5th April 2026
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description British Sugar are the sole processor of the UK’s beet sugar crop, we work in partnership with over 3,000 growers and our customers to deliver a world-class product that is made to the highest standards every day. We are the leading produce...
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Electrical Engineering Apprentice - British Sugar
Closing Date:
5th April 2026
Salary:
£27,000 per annum
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Employer description British Sugar are the sole processor of the UK’s beet sugar crop, we work in partnership with over 3,000 growers and our customers to deliver a world-class product that is made to the highest standards every day. We are the leading produce...
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