Careers Resources

Information on career options in this sector with employer profiles, work experience and graduate job adverts and articles offering advice on a range of topics.

• targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/engineering

Interactive tool for exploring career options in this sector, finding work experience and making successful applications.

• indd.adobe.com/view/2ac557b6-a7c7-460c-a57a-010bb96ec244

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/aerospace-engineer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/automotive_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/biomedical_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/communications_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles/design-engineer

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/electrical_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/electronics_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/materials_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/mechanical_engineer.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/metallurgist.htm

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/naval_architect.htm

Search for companies working in the energy industry in the UK and world-wide.

• www.yourguides.net/pegasus-renewable-energy

Search for current opportunities in Engineering and Technology (site maintained by IET).

• engineering-jobs.theiet.org

The DESG is a community of 13,000 professional civilian engineers and scientists working within MOD Civil Service to equip and support UK Armed Forces with state of the art technology. Their website has case studies of graduates who have completed the DESG graduate programme and details of how and when to apply.

• www.gov.uk/defence-engineering-and-science-group

Tech Partnership is the Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms. Their website includes job roles and labour market information for the IT and Telecommunication sectors.

• www.thetechpartnership.com

Online magazine with latest news from the electrical engineering industry

• www.eetimes.eu/

IMCA is the international trade association representing offshore, marine and underwater engineering companies.

• www.imca-int.com/

Information on Engineering opportunities in Ireland with case studies of people working in the sector and employer profiles.

• gradireland.com/career-sectors/engineering

Eureka on campus is produced in association with Eureka, the online engineering design magazine.

• www.eurekamagazine.co.uk

The UK's space sector is growing fast and is in desperate need of smart people to fill thousands of new jobs every year. A career in the space industry could include making discoveries about distant planets, designing space settlements, helping aid agencies reach disaster zones, supporting astronauts with the psychological strain of life in space, or brokering legal agreements to keep space free of weapons. There's no single route into the space industry. Find your space career at SpaceCareers.uk.

• spacecareers.uk

Search for jobs and internships in the space industry worldwide.

• spacecrew.com/

Online magazine for the electronics design industry.

• www.newelectronics.co.uk

Leading body for professional mechanical engineers.

• www.imeche.org/

Each year the Institution of Mechanical Engineers offers scholarships and awards to students looking to undertake research programmes. More details are available from the URL below.

• www.imeche.org/about-us/scholarships-and-awards/overview

Leading professional body for engineering & technology community.

• www.theiet.org

Professional body dedicated to the aeronautical industry with careers section.

• www.aerosociety.com

Placements and research projects to facilitate human development through Engineering.

• www.ewb-uk.org

Portal which supplies information on the Energy Sector such as Oil, Petrochemicals, Renewables and Energy Conservation. Includes a jargon buster, company directory, news & events.

• www.energyweb.com

The Careers section of this website allows you to find out what the roles of a Prosthetist and an Orthotist involve and the training required for entry to the profession.

• www.bapo.com

Internationally renowned professional institution whose members are involved at all levels in the design, construction, maintenance and operation of marine vessels and structures. Their website explains what naval architecture involves, entry to the profession and training options.

• rina.org.uk/

Academic vacancies in Engineering and Technology at universities across the world.

• www.engineeroxy.com

This resource has detailed information about career options in the Automotive industry. It summarises the qualifications and skills required for each role and explains what the jobs involve. There is also information on career progression and salaries.

• press.racechip.co.uk/automotive-careers

Search for the latest environmental and renewable energy opportunities in a range of sectors, including agriculture, conservation, forestry, engineering, renewables and sustainability.

• www.greenjobs.co.uk

This website allows female students and graduates to search for jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine, advertised by organisations who are committed to receiving an equal number of male and female applications.

• www.stemwomen.com

Search for the latest national and international vacancies in Engineering, Oil & Gas, Renewables and Power & Nuclear.

• www.energyjobline.com

Online platform for collaborating and networking with Engineering and Technology students from around the world.

• equalengineers.com/student-hub

Keep up-to-date with the latest opportunities in the Engineering sector.

• www.engineeringjobs.co.uk

Detailed information on a specific job role from the Prospects website. Information is available on the activities of the role, salary, conditions, entry requirements, training, career development, typical employers/vacancy sources, case studies, contacts and resources.

• www.prospects.ac.uk/technical_sales_engineer.htm

Advice on the benefits of being a Contractor and how to find work.

• www.contractorumbrella.com/resource/how-to-become-an-engineering-contractor/