Engineering Jobs in the United Kingdom
Leidos
Farnborough, Southern
Leidos is agrowing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. You will demonstrate effective application of Infrastructure Engineering in a data centre environment, with expertise and extensive knowledge across a variety of technologies and platforms, Microsoft Windows Server including virtualisation, Microsoft stack technologies (AD, DNS, GPO, etc.) and System Centre, SQL server, Linux (RHEL) server management and SAN storage (NetApp).
Sky
Bushey, HC
Reporting into a Studios Technical Manager, you'll work closely with Studios craft teams across a broad range of Sky's innovative facilities and systems, including remote and cloud productions, as the technical leads, delivering programming produced through the resources of Sky Sports efficiently and effectively. Working at Sky Sports as a member of the Technical Management team is an exhilarating and dynamic experience that combines the excitement of the sports world with cutting-edge technology in a way that's unmatched.
Salt
Cardiff, WA
Working as part of a well-structured Scrum teams, under the guidance of experienced team leads, you shall take responsibility for delivering individual software components. You should have experience in the following areas: Writing complex data manipulation statements using T-SQL as stored procedures and functions.
BP Energy
Sunbury-on-Thames, HC
Change Management, Collaborative Partnerships, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Customer Insights, Data Driven Strategy, Data Insights, Diagnostics, Enterprise Thinking, Leadership, Mentoring, Problem Solving, Relationship Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Business Focus, Strategic Thinking, Systems Thinking, Thought Partnership, Value Realization, Vendor Management. Lead the development and activation of blended learning offers in the agile product and innovation space, which includes online/face to face classroom, clinics, coaching, communities of practice and playbook.
Salt
£450 - £550 Per Day
London, London
As a Senior Developer you will have considerable experience in software engineering and experience building mission-critical, high-volume transaction web-based software systems. You will have experience with cloud-based technologies (we use AWS) and a passion for quality engineering, working as part of an agile team and being flexible in your ways of working.
Salt
£5000 - £7000 Per Month
London, London
My new client is looking for a Senior C Developer with at least 10 - 15 years experience developing products. The right candidate needs a deep understanding of the C programming language.
University of Southampton
£30505 - £34866 Per Year
Southampton, Southern
The University of Southampton promotes a healthy work life balance with generous holiday allowance (20+ days), defined benefit pension, flexi-time and flexible working, generous parental leave and childcare provision. As an IT Support Technician, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the University’s 13,000 Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, helping academics, staff, and students resolve a wide range of technical issues.
BP Energy
Aberdeen, Scotland
Data Analysis, Geomechanical analysis, Reservoir Forecasting and Business Planning, Reservoir geomechanics, Resource, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Rock Properties Framework, Subsurface integration, Subsurface uncertainty and risk management, Well and Area Performance Management, Wellbore geomechanics. The successful candidate report into the Base Management Team Lead and will be the main point of interaction with other bp and ROO Subsurface and non-Subsurface Departments to prioritize activities related to opportunity progression for the nominated producing area, as well as supporting ESP and water injection challenges.
Digiden Ltd
£18201 - £24211 Per Year
Swindon, SW
CarrsMSM-Walischmiller, a Carr’s Engineering company, is the approved manufacturer of telemanipulators and remote handling solutions for the nuclear industry. Using a variety of hand tools, assemble a wide range of mechanical equipment, ranging from simple sub-assemblies through to complete manipulator system.
Engineering Jobs Overview
Engineering jobs are vital in many companies that design, construct, and improve our world. This industry alone generates more than 20% of the country’s turnover. Across energy, building, product design, medical equipment, computer systems, and more, engineers plan, implement, correct, and maintain countless products and systems that allow us to operate in our everyday lives. The highest proportion of engineering enterprises in the UK are across information and communication, construction, and manufacturing.
As this is a highly specialised profession, your role as an engineer will greatly depend on the discipline in which you are trained. You could find more efficient and sustainable energy systems, improve the way CT scanners work, design buildings that stand up against natural disasters, or create computer programmes that change the way the live. Either way, you’ll likely be involved in liaising with clients, analysing data, planning, implementing, reviewing, and reporting.
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Education and Skills for Engineers
To work in engineering, you’ll usually need to have completed university studies in your field. Following undergraduate studies, you might also choose to continue with a postgraduate course to further specialise.
Sometimes, your studies will require you to undertake a work placement to gain real-world experience on top of your theoretical knowledge. For entry into relevant courses, you usually need to have 1-3 A levels. In some cases, you may be able to take on an apprenticeship and learn and study while on the job. Read our example engineer job description to find out more about what employers are looking for.
Skills-wise, you’ll succeed in this vocation if you show:
- mathematical knowledge
- analytical thinking
- complex problem-solving
- attention to detail
- computer literacy
Once you begin working as an engineer, you can increase your value in the job market by applying for a professional title with the Engineering Council. Your eligibility will depend on your academic and practical qualifications as well as your professional competence. Titles include:
- Engineering Technician (EngTech)
- Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Chartered Engineer (CEng)
- Information and Communication Technology Technician (ICTTech)
These certifications are protected by civil law and give piece of mind to your clients and employers that you deliver a high standard of work.
Update Your Engineering CV
Take some time to make sure your CV is at its best before applying to open vacancies in engineering. As well as displaying your relevant qualifications and memberships, you’ll also want to tailor your CV to each specific job by paying attention to keywords in the job listing and demonstrating aligning successes. Use our CV tips to help you make the best possible first impression. You can also take cues from our sample mechanical engineer CV.
Don’t forget to include a compelling cover letter with your application. Here, you can provide details about what drew you to the company and what makes you a great fit. Refer to our range of cover letter advice to get started.
Interviewing for Engineering Jobs
Congratulations, you’ve been selected for an interview by an engineering firm! Your interview will likely consist of at least two stages, and you may speak with multiple interviewers. To keep nerves at bay, make sure you dedicate adequate preparation time so you feel equipped to answer any question. Practice your approach to these common engineering interview questions, including:
- Why do you want to work for us?
- Tell us about a time when you discovered a critical fault in a product that required emergency action.
You can also check out our general interview tips to help set yourself up for success.
How Much do Engineers Earn?
Salaries in engineering jobs depend on your field of expertise as well as your previous experience and qualifications. Spend some time researching what you stand to earn in your discipline so you know what to expect. For example, civil engineers make an average of £40,080 per year, while engineering technicians receive around £31,200 annually.
You might also benefit from bonus schemes to top up your annual salary based on your performance in the company you work for, this will be at the discretion of your employer.
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