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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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Engineering Apprentice - Carl Zeiss Microscopy Ltd
Closing Date:
27th March 2026
Salary:
£ 20000 per year
Location:
Cambridge, Cambs
Employer description ZEISS is an internationally leading technology enterprise operating in the fields of optics and optoelectronics. For its customers, ZEISS develops, produces and distributes highly innovative solutions for industrial metrology and quality a...
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Machining Technician Apprentice - Ivor Searle Ltd
Closing Date:
1st June 2026
Salary:
£ 16640 per year
Location:
Ely, Cambs
Employer description Ivor Searle is a long established company and the UK's leading provider of remanufactured engines; cylinder heads; turbos and gearboxes. They seek to offer apprenticeships to 3 potential apprentices every year so that they can learn the en...
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Apprentice Engineer - Phillips Medisize
Closing Date:
23rd March 2026
Salary:
£ 20000 per year
Location:
Cambridge, Cambs
Employer description Phillips Medisize is a global leader in innovative engineering solutions, committed to nurturing talent through hands-on learning and professional development. Main description We are a global leader in innovative engineering solutions, co...
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Apprentice Mechanical Maintenance Technician - Breedon Group Services Limited,
Closing Date:
22nd February 2026
Salary:
£ 21257.60 per year
Location:
Peterborough, Cambs
Employer description Breedon is a home for inquisitive learners. Quarries, cement, and construction are no longer old-fashioned sectors. We’re providing the foundation for our lives, building the places where we live and work, play and in-between. The team are...
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Management Trainee in Engineering - Bower Fuller
Closing Date:
27th March 2026
Salary:
Agreed apprenticeship rates
Location:
Ipswich, Suffolk
Employer description Bower Fuller is a mechanical and electrical cont Employer description Bower Fuller is a mechanical and electrical contractor with a rich history of delivering demanding projects across various sectors. Established in 1965, the company has...
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M4 elevated concrete pier repairs comes to an end for the year
Remediation work on piers under the elevated section of the M4 in west London is coming to an end for the year. A Jackson Highways team is overseeing the ongoing project on this structure – also known as the Chiswick flyover – replacing steel reinforcement whe...
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