Why choose
engineering?
“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, produce
Engineering’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
Apprenticeships
Earn while you learn
e.g. N/SVQ3
6th Form/College
A levels (or equivalent)
BTEC Level 2&3
HNC & HND
Foundation Degree
Work
University
Bachelors (BEng)
Masters (MEng)
School
Science Maths
D&T
ICT
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 careers
Future Morph
– tons of information about careers in science,
technology, engineering & maths
Maths Careers
– more information about careers using maths
Physics.org
– your guide to physics on the web
National 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 from
an engineer via STEM Ambassadors
• Visit an exhibition or museum such
as Big Bang
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What is engineering?

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    “The whole ofour 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
  • 4.
    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
  • 5.
    Design, develop, produce Engineering’sabout… • 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
  • 6.
    You’ve got digitalskills • 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
  • 7.
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    What’s in itfor 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
  • 9.
    Paths to engineering Apprenticeships Earnwhile you learn e.g. N/SVQ3 6th Form/College A levels (or equivalent) BTEC Level 2&3 HNC & HND Foundation Degree Work University Bachelors (BEng) Masters (MEng) School Science Maths D&T ICT
  • 10.
    Professional qualifications • Oncein 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
  • 11.
    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
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    Where to findout more Tomorrow’s Engineers – lots of information about engineering careers Future Morph – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & maths Maths Careers – more information about careers using maths Physics.org – your guide to physics on the web National Careers Service (England only) – general careers advice for 11-19 year olds TES – Growing Ambitions – new source of online careers resources for teachers
  • 13.
    How to getinvolved Things you can do: • Join a STEM/or Engineering Club • Take up an engineering challenge • Ask your school to organise a visit from an engineer via STEM Ambassadors • Visit an exhibition or museum such as Big Bang
  • 14.
    Thanks for listening Weare proud of the role we play. Find out more on our website www.atkinsglobal.com
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