I want to work in ...Engineering (Specialisms)
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Engineering
Engineering is a profession in which scientific theory is applied to develop, design, analyse and find innovative solutions to real world problems. Branches of engineering include civil, chemical, software, mechanical, electrical, and industrial, which all have numerous sub disciplines and specialisms. Graduates from engineering disciplines have a wide range of options open to them in industry sectors such as aerospace, health, fast moving consumer goods (FMCG), construction, oil and gas and many more.
Once you’re working as a graduate engineer, you can do further professional qualifications such as those offered by professional bodies such as the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) or the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE). Becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng), can improve your earning potential and career prospects.
Association of Noise Consultants includes careers and member directory
Institute of Acoustics careers guide
Sound Engineer job profile - Prospects
Institute of Sound and Communications Engineer
Job Sites and Specialist Recruitersr
Accoustic Engineer jobs - Just Engineering
Accoustics jobs - GradCracker
Grapevine media jobs board
Institute of Sound and Communications Engineers (ISCE) member directory
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Aerospace Engineer (Prospects)
Aeronautical Engineer (AllaboutCareers)
ADS (Aerospace Defence Security Space) - member directory and useful annual industry facts publication.
Aerospace Technology - listing of contractors and suppliers.
Scottish Aerospace Industry - Scottish Enterprise site includes Scottish Aerospace and Defence Directory of companies.
ADS Group - Premier Trade Organisation for companies in UK Aerospace, Defence Security and Sapce Sectors.
The UK Space Industry - Introduction to UK Space Industry (pdf)
UK Space Directory - Comprehensive list of UK companies within the Space Industry
Job Sites and Specialist Recruiters
Aerospace jobs - (Just Engineers)
Aerospace Engineering Opportunites - (GradCracker)
Aeronautics Opportunites - (GradCracker)
Space Careers - specialist jobs board and industry directory
Space Careers UK - website created by UK Students for the Exploration and Development of Sapce (UKSEDS
Automotive Engineer (Prospects)
Automotive Engineer (TARGETjobs)
Institute of the Motor Industry - is a professional body for individuals working in the retail motor industry.
SAE International - knowledge source for mobility Engineering
FISITA Society - The International Federation of Automotive Engineering Societies.
Transport Engineer - Articles and news for the automotive sector, published by the Institute of Road and Transport Engineers. (part of SOE)
Retail Motor Industry Federation
UK Motoring Directory - recruitment companies, agencies and employers who specialise in the automotive industry.
Job sites and specialist recruiters
Automotive Engineer jobs - (Just Engineers)
Automotive Engineering opportunites - (GradCracker)
Biomedical Engineer (Prospects)
Biomedical Engineer (TARGETjobs)
Options with Biomedical Sciences (Prospects)
Association of British Healthcare Industries membership database
Biomechanics (British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences)
Medical Devices - sector information from Enterprise Ireland
NHS Health Careers - Medical Engineer
NHS Health Careers - Prosthetist/Orthotist
NHS Scientist Training Programme (STP)
Life & Chemical Sciences Scottish Directory
Designing a career in Biomedical Engineering - A Biomedical Engineering careers guide from the EMB
Job Sites and Specialist Recruiters -Biomedical Engineering
Brunel Institute of Bioengineering
GetReskilled medical device manufacturing jobs board
List of pharmaceutical and medical technology companies in Ireland from Innopharm blog
Job sites and specialist recruiters - Prosthetics and Orthotics
Limbless Association - directory of private clinics
Chemical (Process) Engineering - (TARGETjobs)
Institution of Chemical Engineers careers guide including information on becoming chartered
Why Not Chem Eng (IChemE)
IChemeE:Graduates - information for graduates on becomming a Chartered Chemical Engineer
Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) - Where Science meets Business
TARGETjobs: Engineering Jobs & careers advice for engineering students & graduates; includes advice on technical interviews
Scottish Renewables Renewable energy trade body. Industry news, careers information & Member Directory
WISE Campaign Women into Science, Engineering & Construction
Job Sites and Specialist Recruiters
Chemical/Process Engineering Opportunities (GradCracker)
The Chemical Engineer News and jobs from the Chemical, Biochemical and Process engineering sectors.
Electronics weekly jobs board
Engineering and Technology jobs including directory of employers
Engineering & Manufacturing (Prospects)
Control and instrumentation engineer
Manufacturing systems engineer
A career in manufacturing logistics
MTA member directory
Technology Scotland (including member directory)
Job Sites and Specialist Recruiters
Manufacturing Engineering jobs - (Just Engineers)
Mechanical/Manufacturing jobs - (GradCracker)
Product Design jobs - (GradCracker)
How to be a better job hunter in Engineering (TARGETjobs)
GetReskilled medical device manufacturing jobs board
Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) careers guide and job board
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Prospects)
Electronics Engineer (TARGETjobs)
Electrical Engineer (TARGETjobs)
Electrical Engineer (Prospects)
New Electronics industry's leading magazine and a central hub for design engineers.
Energy Networks Association is the trade association for the electrical industry in the UK.
Institution of Engineering and Technology an international organisation electronics, electrical, manufacturing and IT professionals.
Electrical Review - industry news
The Engineer Online Magazine Careers section has useful articles
Job sites and specialist recruiters
Electrical Engineers (Just Engineers)
Electronic and Electrical Engineering jobs (GradCracker)
TARGETjobs: Engineering Jobs & careers advice for engineering students & graduates; includes advice on technical interviews
Electronics weekly jobs board
Engineering and Technology jobs including directory of employers
https://www.euroengineerjobs.com/
STEM graduates (including specialist Women in STEM section)
TRS (Talent Retention Solution) - supports careers in manufacturing, engineering and technology
Marine Engineering
British Antartic Survey - careers information and jobs board
Careers in naval architecture from RINA
Hydro International searchable database of companies
Institute of Marine Enginering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) - careers information, industry news and jobs board
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) - careers guides
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) member directory
On shore and at sea - Employer Q&A section of blog produced by Newcastle Careers Service
Subsea target careers and industry guide
Job Sites and Specialist Recruiters
Marine Engineering jobs - (Just Engineers)
Marine Engineering jobs - (GradCracker)
Mechanical Engineer (Prospects)
Mechanical Engineering (Prospects)
Job Sites and Specialist Recruiters
Mechanical Engineer jobs (GradCracker)
Mechanical Engineer jobs (Just Engineers)
Engineering Sport blog from the Centre for Sports Engineering Research
International Sports Engineering Association ISEA
List of UK Professional Engineering Associations and Affiliates - The professional engineering community.
Cogent: Careers - the Cogent careers website, Science Career Pathways, has a vast range of case studies, job profiles and career resources (including a careers pathway tool, showing progression between different roles) relating to industrial science and nuclear careers.
The Engineer - The Engineer Online is an online resource for the engineering industry, providing the latest news and features.
Engineering UK - a not-for-profit organisation which aims to promote the contribution that engineering and technology make to society.
Royal Academy of Engineering - the UK's national academy for engineering, providing analysis and policy support to promote engineering in business, education, and public opinion.
The Student Engineer - news, advice and careers information for engineering student.
The Year in Industry (YINI) - Offering young people the opportunity to gain professional development by working in industry
Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) - UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences.
Royal Academy of Engineering - contains information on education from school age through to postgraduate level and continual professional development and this includes details of awards and initiatives.
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) - UK Research and Innovation is a new body which works in partnership with universities, research organisations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish. It is one of seven national research councils in the UK. It also manages international research projects in support of a broad cross-section of the UK research community. The Council also directs, coordinates and funds research, education and training.
UK Research and Innovation Operating across the whole of the UK with a combined budget of more than £7 billion, UK Research and Innovation brings together the seven research councils, Innovate UK and Research England.
Institution of Engineering Designers - The UK's only professional body representing those working in the field of Engineering Design. Members work in a diverse range of industries that span product design, architecture, mechanical, automotive and aircraft design, design education, IT and computing.
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Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology IMarEST
Institution of Civil Engineers ICE
The Institution of Chemical Engineers IChemE
Institution of Engineering and Technology IET
Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Institution of Engineering Designers iED
Institution of Mechanical Engineers IMechE
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine IPEM
Royal Institution of Naval Architects RINA
Society of Automotive Engineers SAE
Society for Underwater Technology SUT
British Measurement and Testing Assocation (BMTA)
British Quality Foundation (BQF)
Chartered Quality Institute (CQI)
Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
Manufacturing Technologies Association (MTA)
Society for Manufacturing Engineers (SME)
Society of Operations Engineers (SOE)
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilder in Scotland (IESIS)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (ImechE)
Womens Engineering Society (WET)
See also our resources for Energy Technology and Civil Engineering
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