Employers are firms in manufacturing, energy, communications, construction, computing, transportation, chemical, water, robotics, marine and offshore industries, government departments and with the armed forces. Opportunities for engineers occur with employers in towns and cities throughout the UK. Opportunities occur for engineers to work in other countries, in Europe and in the rest of the world.

Self-employment

Opportunities occur for engineers to work as self-employed, independent consultants or in partnership with other specialists in professional practice.

Where are vacancies advertised?

Vacancies are advertised in local/national newspapers, trade industry publications and at Jobcentre Plus. Vacancies can also be found through specialist engineering recruitment agencies, internet job boards and the websites of professional engineering bodies.