Engineering

Start here to find out everything you need to know about beginning your career as a graduate engineer. Learn about the jobs you can apply to, the industries you can work in and how to make a successful application.

Ready to launch your engineering career? Here's an overview of different types of engineering jobs you could go into, plus alternative careers such as IT and finance.

How do you decide which is the best engineering company for you to join? We reveal student engineers’ most popular employers – but ultimately your choice of workplace will depend on the industry you want to work in, the career you want to have and the life you want to lead.

Research graduate salaries in construction industry jobs, including those in civil engineering, structural engineering, construction management, architecture, quantity surveying and building surveying.

The majority of leading engineering companies offer work experience to student engineers. Here’s what’s on offer.

Worried you won’t achieve a 2.1? Never fear – there are numerous engineering employers who recruit engineers with 2.2s for their graduate schemes.

Careers for electronic engineering graduates can be found in a range of industries, from automotive to utilities. Electronic engineers are also sought by IT companies.

Find out what kinds of work mechanical engineering graduates can carry out in which engineering industries – or how you could pursue a totally different career.

An assessment centre is usually the final step in securing an engineering graduate job or internship. Find out what tasks to expect and how to prepare.

Take a look at these common engineering interview questions and our tips on how to answer them, plus what questions you could ask recruiters when the tables are turned.

Our in-depth guide to writing and structuring your CV will take you through each section of our classic graduate CV template and explain how to use the format to showcase your strengths.

You need to show engineering recruiters that you have the skills they’re looking for. These five competencies are at the top of engineering employer's wish lists.

Whether it’s a live Zoom interview or a pre-recorded video interview, our expert video interviews tips will help you secure an internship or graduate role.

Automotive engineers work as part of a team responsible for vehicle design, development, manufacturing and testing.

Design engineers create the models that form the basis of new products, buildings and infrastructure projects.

Electrical engineers design, develop and install electrical systems.

Chemical engineers are responsible for the processes and machinery used to transform raw materials into usable products.

Mechanical engineers research, design, develop, manufacture and install mechanical components and systems.

Discover what a research and development engineer does, how much they earn, who they can work for and how to become one.

Building services engineers advise about, design, install and maintain cost-effective and energy efficient systems for services in buildings, such as water, lighting, heating, air conditioning and lifts.

Civil engineers design, plan and oversee construction projects such as railways and roads.

Structural engineers design, plan and oversee the construction of new buildings and bridges, or alterations and extensions to existing properties or other structures.

Site engineers provide technical advice, plan, organise and supervise construction projects.

Aerospace (aeronautical) engineers design, develop, modify and maintain planes and other flying craft, including military and civil aircraft, satellites and space vehicles, and weapons.

Naval architects work as part of a team responsible for designing, producing and repairing safe, sea-worthy surface or underwater vessels.

Manufacturing engineers maintain, manage and develop manufacturing processes.