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The Engineering industry can be very rewarding. You could become involved in projects that may be standing in history and society for many years to come.

There are many different types of engineer, so it’s almost guaranteed there will be something for you! Why not look and see what’s waiting for you?

Have a look at the different sectors below, watch the videos and follow the links to find out more!

  • 65 million engineering jobs are predicted to be available by 2024
  • In the UK, engineering companies expect to need 182,000 people with engineering skills each year to 2022 across a range of roles
  • Engineering jobs make up 19% of the UK’s total employment

Useful subjects:

Maths • Physics • Chemistry • Design and technology • ICT • Business studies • English • Science • Languages

Job Ideas for this Industry

Nuclear Engineer • Electrical Engineer • CAD Technician • Motor Mechanic • Aerospace Engineer • Welder • Wind Turbine Technician • Architect • Marine Engineer • Chemical Engineer • Civil Engineer (For more, check out the Job Areas below)

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4 Job Areas

Did You Know?
The advanced manufacturing and engineering sector in Norfolk & Suffolk has an economic value of £5.1 billion.

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Jackson Civil Engineering
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Suffolk One careers day - March 2022
The ECITB: Leading Industry Learning
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Weighing and monitoring all of our recycling to help reduce our waste and our carbon footprint
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83 Organisations in this industry

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Apprenticeships linked to Green Careers
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Green Skills for Adults - Green Futures
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Bury St Edmunds Jobs and Skills Fair
Event Date:
8th October 2025
Location:
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
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Success Story
5 years ago, Alistair Newey came to Warren. After completing one year at A-Levels and discovering that they weren't really for him, Ali began his Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship with us. Ali did very well academically and on the shop floor. He was a model l...
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Trainee Workshop Mechanic - W J Green Ltd
Closing Date:
30th September 2025
Salary:
National Minimum Wage
Location:
Hadleigh, Suffolk
Employer description WJ Green are a small family-run business based in Hadleigh, Suffolk. We have a shop selling garden and forestry machinery and equipment to the trade and public, and a workshop at the same location where we service and repair machinery suc...
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APPRENTICESHIPS SPOTLIGHT 01/09/2025
Closing Date:
26th September 2025
Engineering Technician VAC1000338118 - Business Administrator VAC1000338693 - Early Years Educator VAC1000338305 - Customer Service Practitioner VAC1000340206 Mortgage Case Manager VAC1000338867 -
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