Jobs in engineering and tech
Engineering is everywhere: from the clothes you’re wearing to the device you’re using. Engineers transform the lives of billions of people. They are creative and hands-on. They solve problems, design and create things.
Let us help you navigate the wonderful and broad world of engineering and technology careers. What do civil engineers do? How can engineering and tech help tackle climate change? What skills do you need? How much can you earn? What are the career pathways? We’re here to answer all these questions and more.
I love that every day is different. I wake up to new challenges and new projects and new work to do every day. Not every day is the same – it's always different, which makes me look forward to going into work and doing my job.
— Dilani, robotics engineer
Career pathways
Pathways into engineering are different for students in each of the nations in the UK. Learn more about the skills needed and what it takes to become an engineer in each country.
Explore careers
With engineering, the possibilities really are endless. With so many different types of engineering, it can be hard to know which one suits your students. Our Dare to discover blog series offers insight and advice from 15 Professional Engineering Institutions into the many roles and how to get into them.
Real jobs
Hear from real people doing real engineering and technology jobs. Watch our short videos to learn what these inspiring STEM professionals love about their role, what they do and how they got started. These case studies showcase different industries, roles and career paths.
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STEM funding for schools
We want all students to have the chance to do great STEM activities however tight school budgets are. So, we offer a range of bursaries to our priority schools.
Working in engineering and tech
The UK needs more people in engineering and tech. Employment prospects are good and the industry is growing. Discover the diverse range of careers available.
Careers partners
We work in partnership with careers organisations and professionals. This helps us reach more young people and align with careers frameworks and good practice.
Skills and careers pathways
Find out the skills employers want and routes into the industry. We have mapped career pathways for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Schools resources
Download free careers resources, lesson plans, worksheets and activities to inspire your students with engineering and technology careers. Choose from our many programmes or careers resources to find the perfect fit for your students.
Our programmes
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Climate Schools Programme
Empower your students to explore innovative solutions to tackling climate change and discover brand-new skills. Includes science, English and geography lessons.
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Tomorrow's Engineers Week
Help your students discover how their passion can lead to a career in engineering and technology during Tomorrow’s Engineers Week.
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The Big Bang Competition
Bring your students’ ideas to life with the UK’s biggest STEM competition for young people. Enter a STEM project to be in with the chance of winning life-changing prizes.
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Energy Quest
Energy Quest centres around a real-world scenario providing context for problem-solving and teamwork activities. The free lesson plans are filled with fun practical, hands-on experiments for the students to run and learn from.
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Big Bang at School
Get everything you need to host an exciting day filled with amazing science and engineering activities, workshops and more. Get resources, insights and connections so you can deliver an unforgettable day.
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Neon
Discover the Neon website to find quality assured, trusted STEM activities for your students. Find for the perfect inspiration for your primary or secondary school class. Whether you have an hour or a whole day, there’s something for every school on Neon.
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The Big Bang Fair
Challenge your students’ perceptions of STEM with The Big Bang Fair. Book tickets to the UK’s biggest celebration of STEM and take part in hands-on activities, inspiring shows and careers panels.
Save the date
Use our list of key dates in your planning. From awareness days like Ada Lovelace Day and campaign weeks including Tomorrow's Engineers Week, we've got you covered.
Our dates for your diary also include key dates linked to our programmes and activities. Don't miss a thing!