Engineering design
This page has been designed to give a starting point for those looking into careers in engineering design.
What is engineering design?
The engineering design and construction (EDC) industry provides the infrastructure and processing technology that are essential for a range of industries to process raw materials. Companies in this sector act as engineering contractors to clients such as big-name petrochemical organisations, well-known food producers and chemicals companies.
Engineering design and construction companies turn the ideas and requirements of their clients (for example, a new refinery or a plant refit) into a commercial reality through the conceptual development and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning and initial operation of the project. There is a general shortage of engineers. On the job training will usually lead to chartered status.
Prospects
Prospects is a graduate careers website with profiles on the following jobs, which are available at www.prospects.ac.uk
Aeronautical engineer
Automotive engineer
Biomedical engineer
Electronics engineer
Mechanical engineer
Naval architect
The Prospects site also provides some industry information on the Engineering sector.
www.prospects.ac.uk/links/EngineeringSB
Targetjobs: Engineering
Targetjobs is a graduate careers website with the following job sector information.
In-depth and structured information and advice about entering the engineering profession. The printed Inside Careers guide to the engineering profession is available at the careers centre on the Moulsecoomb campus.
The careers centre has a number of free annually updated publications on engineering:
- Target Engineering
- Target Engineering Design and Construction
- Realworld Engineering and Technology
- Inside Careers Engineering
How do I get into it?
There is a general shortage of engineers. All of the professions mentioned here will require a related degree followed by further training, usually on the job to gain professional competence. This will usually lead to chartered status.
Semta
This is the sector skills council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing technologies. The Careers & Qualifications Centre provides careers information and guidance on the science, engineering and manufacturing technologies sectors to careers advisors, employers and individuals.
Engineering Council
Consult the Engineering Council for further general information.
Prospects Community - Engineering, Science and Technology
Careers guidance, jobs and courses in Engineering, Science and Information Technology.
Finding a job or employer in this sector
Aerospace Jobs1
Advertises vacancies nationwide. Part of the One Job Group.
Automotive Engineer International Online
Automotive Jobs1
Advertises vacancies nationwide. Part of the One Job Group.
The Career Engineer
Search for engineering jobs at The Career Engineer, source for Engineering and Construction industry jobs.
Defence Jobs1
Advertises vacancies nationwide. Part of the One Job Group.
Electronics Jobs1
Advertises vacancies nationwide. Part of the One Job Group.
Gradcracker
Dedicated to graduate engineer recruitment.
Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM)
Dedicated to bringing together physical science, engineering and clinical professionals in academia, healthcare services and industry.
JustEngineers.net
Engineering jobs portal.
Matchtech
Specialist graduate recruitment agency.
New Scientist
Jobs across the science, engineering and technology sectors. An RSS feed is available to subscribe to.
Major organisations that recruit engineers include:
UK Engineering Recruitment
The leading UK technical vacancies site.
WorkUB
Employment and professional partnership opportunities worldwide.
Further information and useful links
An Ethical Career in Science and Technology
This downloadable booklet (pub. 2001) is an initial look at issues such as genetics, climate change, arms, militarisation of space, animal experiments, cleaner technology, information technology, and science funding. Briefings on different areas of scientific and technical work are also available to download.
EEF - the manufacturers' organisation
EEF provides engineering and manufacturing support & employment advice for business. You will also find useful labour market and sector information as well as a vacancies section.
Institution of Engineering and Technology
Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (Imarest)
This site contains a comprehensive careers section.
Engineering Construction Industry Training Board
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Royal Aeronautical Society
This site contains a careers section with job descriptions and profiles.
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
The Society of Chemical Industry
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)