Engineering Jobs in the United Kingdom
Kerry
Omagh, N Ireland
At our Omagh site, we have an opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to undertake an advanced apprenticeship as a Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Technician, leading to a nationally recognised qualification and accreditation. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar).
Spec Engineering Ltd
£55000 - £85000 YEAR
Leatherhead, HC
SPEC Engineering Ltd is an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Oil, Gas, and Refineries and we are looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to oversee our growing team of Engineers in the UK. You will be responsible for leading and guiding our engineering teams, overseeing projects, and ensuring the successful delivery of products or services.
AWD online
Rochdale, NW
Project Engineer / Engineering Project Manager who has experience ideally within the fire protection industry managing full project lifecycles within a similar engineering or project management role is required for a well-established company based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England. We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Project Engineer / Engineering Project Manager who has experience ideally within the fire protection industry managing full project lifecycles within a similar engineering or project management role.
Kerry
Bristol, SW
Site engineering activities including capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management, delivery of the maintenance asset care program and all maintenance works on site. You will be responsible for the Engineering budget spend decisions, site capital planning, capital project identification, process optimisation, energy management and maintenance delivery on site.
BAE Systems
Askam-In-Furness, NW
Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
BAE Systems
Ulverston, NW
This role will require regular interaction with the Principal Engineering Manager – Product Integrity and interaction with Engineering Delivery Managers and Senior Engineering managers within the Integrated Design Teams (IDT), Office of Chief Engineer, externally into the UK MoD, SDA and SSNA partners as required. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Disability Solutions
London, undefined
Support the design, development and maintenance of data pipelines for processing Research and Development data from diverse sources (Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, Pre-Clinical, Omics, Real World Data) utilizing the AWS technology platform. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.
BAE Systems
Kirkby-in-Furness, NW
Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically leave 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending in the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. As the Principal Engineer – Structural Engineering you will execute, evaluate, deliver and manage complex engineering and/or cross functional tasks or programmes of work recognising stakeholder and customer requirements.
BAE Systems
Millom, NW
The purpose of this role is to provide leadership, oversight, and management of a team of nuclear safety specialists roles to deliver defined work packages to provide essential nuclear safety support to major programmes of work of strategic national and international importance. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
Disability Solutions
Cambridge, HC
Lead the design, development and maintenance of data pipelines for processing Research and Development data from diverse sources (Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, Pre-Clinical, Omics, Real World Data) utilizing the AWS technology platform. Jazz is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland with research and development laboratories, manufacturing facilities and employees in multiple countries committed to serving patients worldwide.
AWD online
£30420 - £40560 YEAR
Esher, HC
As the Quality Inspector / Quality Control Technician you will be instrumental in checking first-off parts from the CNC Mills and Lathes, performing thorough batch inspections before components go for outwork, and conducting essential incoming and final inspections. Quality Inspector / Quality Control Technician who has an eye for detail and experience working in an ISO9001:2015 or AS9100D environment is required for a precision engineering company that supply the aerospace industry based in Esher, Surrey.
BAE Systems
Bristol, SW
Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. They are responsible for the high level strategy, management, planning, estimating and leadership of all PSec activities required to deliver a solution that meets the specified PSec contractual and regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
Redler
£55000 YEAR
Stonehouse, SW
Engineering Manager who has experience of leading and managing field-based service engineers and a solid mechanical engineering background, is required to lead our Site Services Engineering Team at Redler, based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, South West England. BENEFITS: 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Company Vehicle (initially from the pool), Travel Expenses covered for work related travel, Contributory Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Program to support and advise with well-being.
Bournemouth and Poole College
£39198 - £43740 YEAR
Poole, SW
Teach on courses as agreed with the Learning Manager across the Automotive department including Level 1 to Level 3 (Full time and Apprentices), F-Gas, and Electric/Hybrid vehicles to reflect the needs of the department and students. As a member of the teaching team at Bournemouth & Poole College you can expect to receive a market rate salary and excellent benefits including: 39.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
BAE Systems
Brough, Yorkshire
As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
University College Birmingham
£66625 YEAR
Birmingham, MID
Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Head of Engineering, Education Lead, Academic Lead, College Tutor, Teacher, College Teacher, Lecturer, Engineering Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Construction Teacher, HNC/D Lecturer, will also be considered for this role. We are looking for an individual with experience in Academic Leadership within Higher Education, a strong teaching background in Engineering or the Built Environment, and a commitment to applied, inclusive, and forward-looking education.
BAE Systems
Seaview, Southern
As the Digital Hardware Engineering Lead, you will be focused on the electronic aspects of hardware design, offering the opportunity to lead complex engineering efforts across the full development lifecycle from requirements definition through to system integration, customer acceptance, and support. As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
AWD online
Bury, NW
Program Manager who has customer-facing experience in engineering, new product development or manufacturing environments is required to lead and coordinate New Product Developments across teams in the UK, US and Malaysia for a well-established Global Manufacturer based in Bury, Greater Manchester, North West England. Working as the Program Manager you will use you organising and influencing skills to drive opportunities forward, develop proposals that meet customer needs, and deliver them through project managing and co-ordinating the work of the UK based Engineering team and Malaysia based factory.
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.
Explore jobs in specific fields of engineering such as:
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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If you already have a company in mind that you would like to call your employer, you can learn more about them on our company profiles page. You might even discover businesses you hadn’t thought of that perfectly match your values and work goals. Remember, during your job hunt it’s just as important for you to find a company that fits what you’re looking for as it is to be the right candidate for them.
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