Careers in engineering and tech
6.3 million people in the UK are employed in engineering and technology. Demand for engineering skills is high and the sector is growing faster than any other. But there are significant skills shortages and workforce challenges, including a need for more diversity.
Discover where these skills are needed and find out more about the different types of engineering. Understanding the opportunities can help inform career choices and show the real-life applications of what students are learning at school.
No day is the same – it's always different, which makes me look forward to going into work and doing my job. I enjoy learning new things and challenging myself and just being curious.
— Dilani, robotics engineer
Industry research
Each year our expert research team analyses the current workforce and educational pathways, identifying trends and challenges. We look at the changing shape and face of the sector. Further research tells us future skills needs and where the jobs will be.
Why engineering?
Engineers play an important role in building, designing and creating things to improve our lives. Find out more about future engineering and tech careers.
Meet the future you quiz
Could your students explore outer space, protect the environment, design apps or improve our health and well-being? In engineering and tech, the options are endless. By answering a few short questions your students can find out how their skills and passions could lead to an exciting job in the future.
STEM Ambassadors
Bring STEM careers to life! STEM Ambassadors are volunteers from across the UK, working in science, engineering and tech careers. Invite an Ambassador to your school free of charge to host a workshop, talk or activity. Students can ask questions, meet inspiring role models and get the answers on what a career in STEM looks like.
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.
