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Edward Shryane is a graduate quantity surveyor at Gardiner & Theobald LLP. He recalls the process through which he got his job and shares what he learned from the experience.

Not knowing whether you are applying to a contractor or a consultant can seriously harm your quantity surveying job prospects. We explain what you need to know for graduate applications and interviews.

What careers can you do with a criminology degree and what skills does it give you? Discover job options for criminology graduates across a range of sectors.

Electronics engineers design and develop products that are powered by electricity.

In-house recruiters fill their employer’s vacancies with the best people. Find out more about what this involves, the salary you can expect and the skills and qualifications you’ll need.

Water engineers focus on projects relating to water management, ensuring water can be used by individuals and organisations, and that it does not cause damage.

Validation engineers ensure the equipment used in manufacturing is functioning efficiently and safely.

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

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

Petroleum engineers assess potential locations, quantities and quality of oil and gas deposits, and plan, manage and optimise extraction.

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

Materials engineers use their expertise to design, process and apply different materials effectively.