Why chooseengineering?

“The whole of our infrastructure, from sewers to power supplies and communication, everything that wasn’t invented by God is invented by an engineer.”

- Prince Philip speaking on BBC Radio 4, January 2016

We need you• Engineers and technicians are among the most in-

demand jobs in the world

• We need to double the number of graduates and apprentices entering the engineering industry

• 1.82 million people with engineering skills required by UK engineering companies between 2012 and 2022

Design, develop, produceEngineering’s about…• Finding out what people need, developing an idea and seeing

how it can be made at a good price

• Developing the ‘product’ on time and running tests to make sure it’s safe and reliable

• Producing something that makes our lives better… whether that’s a new games console, high-tech sports equipment or quicker, greener and safer travel

You’ve got digital skills• Increasingly engineering relies upon digital skills

• We need people with these skills to capitalise on the advancements of technology

• Without engineers who know how to utilise technology, we wouldn’t be able to develop driverless cars and in broader terms, the future of transportation

• That’s why we need you, a generation more technology driven – to lead the way and become digital disruptors. For the advancement of technology, engineering and the world

Different engineering roles

What’s in it for you?• 86% of graduate engineers are satisfied or highly satisfied

with their job, citing good work/life balance, interesting, challenging and something for everyone

• Plus the money isn’t bad either…• Engineering graduates can expect to earn the second-

highest starting salary of all graduates at £27,079 • Chartered engineers earn an average of £62,386 annually• For those who study for apprenticeships and other

vocational routes, then work as engineering technicians, the average ‘mid career’ annual salary is £26,440 – with those moving up to a more senior level earning up to £33,000 annually

• The average ‘mid career’ annual salary in the UK is approximately £26,000

Paths to engineering

ApprenticeshipsEarn while you learne.g. N/SVQ3

6th Form/CollegeA levels (or equivalent)BTEC Level 2&3HNC & HNDFoundation Degree

Work

UniversityBachelors (BEng)Masters (MEng)

SchoolScience Maths D&TICT

Professional qualifications

• Once in work, consider becoming professionally registered and earn the right to use letters after your name

• Registration requires a combination of qualifications and work experience

• Some degree courses are accredited and will give you a head start

Learn more from the Engineering Council – www.engc.org.uk

Why I recommend engineering• Being part of a creative process• Designing solutions to meet customers’ needs• Testing and improving technology• Range of roles and responsibilities• Working in a multidisciplinary team• Doing something different every day• Good salaries are achievable

Where to find out more

Tomorrow’s Engineers – lots of information about engineering careersFuture Morph – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & mathsMaths Careers – more information about careers using mathsPhysics.org– your guide to physics on the webNational Careers Service (England only)– general careers advice for 11-19 year olds TES – Growing Ambitions– new source of online careers resources for teachers

How to get involved

Things you can do:

• Join a STEM/or Engineering Club

• Take up an engineering challenge

• Ask your school to organise a visit froman engineer via STEM Ambassadors

• Visit an exhibition or museum such as Big Bang

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