Engineering Careers

Careers in Engineering

The magazine Engineering opportunities tells you all about edication, careers and training in engineering - for school leavers, students and graduates.

Why study Engineering - to you, are engineers all covered in grease and grime? Take a look here to see how many different (and non-greasy) careers could be available to you if you choose to do an engineering degree.

Confused about all the different types of engineering?  Click here for descriptions of each job, then visit

the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining,

the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology,

the Institution of Mechanical Engineers,

the Institution of Chemical Engineers, 

the Institution of Structural Engineers (information what structural engineers do and how you become one. And while you are there, have a  look at the amazing Olympic stadiums that were entered for the Young Structural Engineers' International Design Competition 2008)

and the Institution of Civil Engineers (information about salaries and qualifications that can lead into engineering).

Why Not Chemical Engineering - careers advice for students.

Discover Engineering shows the fun and exciting side of engineering.

The Engineering Council is the official body of engineers in the UK.

The Royal Academy of Engineering is Britain's national academy for engineering, bringing together people from all disciplines.

For information on the wide range of jobs in the motor industry, try Autocity.

The WISE campaign aims to encourage more women to take up careers in science, engineering and construction.

Have a look at the Construction Skills News Bulletin - including reports about local projects, scholarships and current initiatives.