Careers with Engineering
Engineering can support a wide range of careers. The strongest options depend on the other subjects you enjoy, the type of work you prefer and the route you want to take after school or college.
Where could Engineering take you?
You do not need to choose a career simply because it uses engineering. Use this page as a starting point, then compare roles, routes and the work itself.
Career ideas linked to Engineering
Explore the roles below to see what the work involves, common entry routes, useful skills and possible progression.
Aerospace Engineer
Aerospace engineers design, develop, test and improve aircraft, spacecraft, satellites and associated systems.
Read career guideAgricultural Engineer
Agricultural Engineers design, maintain and improve machinery, equipment and technology used in modern farming and food production.
Read career guideAircraft Maintenance Engineer
Aircraft Maintenance Engineers inspect, repair and certify aircraft to ensure they are safe and airworthy.
Read career guideAutomation Engineer
Automation engineers design, programme and maintain automated manufacturing and industrial control systems using robotics, PLCs and digital technologies.
Read career guideAutomation Engineer
Automation Engineers develop and maintain automated manufacturing systems, robotics and control equipment to improve productivity and reliability.
Read career guideBioprocess Engineer
Bioprocess Engineers design, optimise and scale manufacturing processes that use living cells and biological systems to produce medicines and therapies.
Read career guideBlast Engineer
Blast Engineers design and supervise controlled blasting operations used to safely break rock during mining, quarrying and large construction projects.
Read career guideBroadcast Engineer
Broadcast engineers install, maintain and operate the technical equipment used to produce and transmit television, radio and online broadcasts.
Read career guideChemical Engineer
Chemical engineers design and improve industrial processes used to manufacture chemicals, medicines, fuels, food and consumer products safely and efficiently.
Read career guideCivil Engineer
Civil engineers plan, design and oversee infrastructure such as roads, bridges, railways, water systems and large construction projects.
Read career guideCNC Machinist
CNC Machinists set up, programme and operate computer-controlled machine tools to manufacture precision engineering components.
Read career guideCommercial Diver
Commercial Divers carry out underwater inspections, repairs, construction and maintenance on offshore structures, ships and marine infrastructure.
Read career guideDefence Engineer
Defence Engineers design, develop, test and maintain military equipment, vehicles, communications systems and advanced defence technologies.
Read career guideDefence Project Manager
Defence Project Managers oversee complex engineering and technology programmes, ensuring projects are delivered safely, securely and on schedule.
Read career guideDefence Robotics Engineer
Defence Robotics Engineers develop autonomous robots and remotely operated systems that support military operations in hazardous environments.
Read career guideDefence Software Engineer
Defence Software Engineers develop secure software used in military vehicles, aircraft, naval systems, communications and command platforms.
Read career guideDesign Engineer
Design engineers create and develop new products, machinery and engineering systems using computer-aided design and engineering analysis.
Read career guideDrone Systems Engineer
Drone Systems Engineers design, develop and integrate uncrewed aerial systems used for reconnaissance, surveillance, logistics and defence operations.
Read career guideElectrical Engineer
Electrical engineers design, develop and maintain electrical power, control, communication and electronic systems.
Read career guideElectrical Engineer
Electrical Engineers design, develop and maintain electrical systems used in power generation, manufacturing, transport and infrastructure.
Read career guideElectrician
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical systems in homes, businesses and industrial facilities while ensuring work complies with safety regulations.
Read career guideElectronic Warfare Specialist
Electronic Warfare Specialists use advanced technology to detect, analyse and counter hostile communications, radar and electronic systems.
Read career guideEnergy Engineer
Energy engineers develop technologies and systems that improve energy generation, efficiency and sustainability across homes, businesses and industry.
Read career guideEnergy Manager
Energy Managers monitor and improve energy performance, helping organisations reduce costs, improve efficiency and achieve environmental targets.
Read career guideEnvironmental Engineer
Environmental Engineers design systems and infrastructure that protect the environment by reducing pollution, improving water quality and managing waste sustainably.
Read career guideEnvironmental Project Manager
Environmental Project Managers lead environmental projects from planning through delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on budget and in compliance with environmental legislation.
Read career guideExplosive Ordnance Engineer
Explosive Ordnance Engineers design, test and maintain military munitions and explosive systems while ensuring they meet strict safety and operational standards.
Read career guideFacilities Manager
Facilities Managers oversee buildings and workplaces, ensuring they are safe, efficient, legally compliant and well maintained.
Read career guideFactory Manager
Factory Managers lead manufacturing sites, overseeing production, engineering, staffing, safety, quality and financial performance.
Read career guideFood Operations Manager
Food Operations Managers oversee multiple production departments to maximise efficiency, quality, safety and profitability across manufacturing sites.
Read career guideFood Process Engineer
Food Process Engineers design, improve and optimise manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, maintain quality and reduce waste.
Read career guideFood Production Manager
Food Production Managers oversee manufacturing operations to ensure food products are produced safely, efficiently and on schedule.
Read career guideGas Engineer
Gas Engineers install, service and repair gas appliances, heating systems and pipework while ensuring all work meets strict safety standards.
Read career guideGround Systems Engineer
Ground Systems Engineers develop and maintain the infrastructure used to communicate with, monitor and control satellites and spacecraft.
Read career guideIndustrial Engineer
Industrial Engineers improve manufacturing systems, production processes and supply chains to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.
Read career guideLaunch Operations Engineer
Launch Operations Engineers prepare, coordinate and support rocket launches by ensuring launch systems, infrastructure and procedures are ready for safe operation.
Read career guideMaintenance Engineer
Maintenance engineers ensure machinery, equipment and engineering systems operate safely and efficiently by carrying out preventative maintenance and repairs.
Read career guideMaintenance Engineer
Maintenance Engineers maintain, repair and improve manufacturing equipment to minimise downtime and ensure safe, efficient production.
Read career guideManufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing engineers improve production processes, increase efficiency and help businesses manufacture products safely, consistently and economically.
Read career guideManufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineers design, improve and optimise production systems to increase efficiency, quality and productivity.
Read career guideMarine Engineer
Marine Engineers maintain and repair propulsion systems, engines and mechanical equipment aboard ships and offshore vessels.
Read career guideMarine Project Manager
Marine Project Managers oversee marine engineering, offshore and infrastructure projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
Read career guideMarine Superintendent
Marine Superintendents oversee the safe operation, maintenance and regulatory compliance of fleets of commercial vessels.
Read career guideMarine Surveyor
Marine Surveyors inspect ships and marine structures to ensure they meet safety, quality and regulatory standards.
Read career guideMaterials Scientist
Materials Scientists develop and test metals, plastics, ceramics and advanced materials used in engineering, healthcare and manufacturing.
Read career guideMechanical Engineer
Mechanical engineers design, develop, test and maintain machines, components and mechanical systems used across manufacturing, transport, energy and construction.
Read career guideMilitary Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
Military Aircraft Maintenance Engineers inspect, maintain and repair military aircraft to ensure they remain safe and mission ready.
Read career guideMineral Processing Engineer
Mineral Processing Engineers design and optimise systems that separate valuable minerals from ore using physical and chemical processes.
Read career guideMission Operations Engineer
Mission Operations Engineers monitor and control spacecraft, supporting launches and ensuring successful satellite and space missions.
Read career guideNaval Architect (Defence)
Naval Architects design military ships, submarines and maritime defence systems to ensure they are safe, efficient and operationally effective.
Read career guideNuclear Engineer
Nuclear Engineers design, operate and maintain nuclear power systems while ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability and environmental protection.
Read career guideOffshore Installation Manager
Offshore Installation Managers lead the safe operation of offshore oil, gas and renewable energy installations, managing people, production and emergency response.
Read career guideOperations Manager
Operations Managers oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring production, engineering, logistics and quality teams work efficiently to achieve business objectives.
Read career guidePharmaceutical Manufacturing Manager
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Managers oversee medicine production, ensuring products are manufactured safely, efficiently and in compliance with GMP standards.
Read career guidePharmaceutical Manufacturing Technician
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technicians operate, monitor and maintain equipment used to manufacture medicines in highly controlled environments.
Read career guidePharmaceutical Process Engineer
Pharmaceutical Process Engineers develop, optimise and validate manufacturing processes that produce medicines safely, consistently and efficiently.
Read career guidePlant Operator
Plant operators use machinery such as excavators, bulldozers, cranes, forklifts and dumper trucks on construction and infrastructure projects.
Read career guidePlumber
Plumbers install, repair and maintain water, drainage and heating systems in domestic, commercial and industrial buildings.
Read career guidePower Systems Engineer
Power Systems Engineers design, operate and improve electricity transmission and distribution networks to ensure reliable energy supplies.
Read career guideProcess Engineer
Process Engineers design, optimise and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve product quality.
Read career guideProduction Manager
Production Managers oversee manufacturing operations, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.
Read career guideProduction Operative
Production Operatives manufacture, assemble, inspect and package products while maintaining quality standards and following health and safety procedures.
Read career guideProduction Supervisor
Production Supervisors coordinate manufacturing teams, monitor productivity and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently and to specification.
Read career guideQuality Engineer
Quality engineers develop systems that ensure products and manufacturing processes consistently meet safety, regulatory and customer quality standards.
Read career guideQuality Engineer
Quality Engineers improve manufacturing quality systems, investigate defects and ensure products consistently meet industry standards.
Read career guideQuality Inspector
Quality Inspectors examine products and manufacturing processes to ensure they meet safety, quality and customer standards.
Read career guideQuality Manager
Quality Managers lead quality assurance systems, maintain industry standards and ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
Read career guideRenewable Energy Consultant
Renewable Energy Consultants advise organisations on renewable energy technologies, energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure projects.
Read career guideRenewable Energy Engineer
Renewable Energy Engineers design, install and improve renewable energy systems including wind, solar, hydro and battery technologies.
Read career guideRobotics Engineer
Robotics engineers develop intelligent robotic systems used in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, defence and scientific research.
Read career guideRobotics Engineer
Robotics Engineers design, programme and maintain robotic systems used in manufacturing, healthcare and advanced engineering.
Read career guideSatellite Systems Engineer
Satellite Systems Engineers design and integrate satellites used for communications, navigation, Earth observation and scientific research.
Read career guideSecurity Systems Engineer
Security Systems Engineers design, integrate and support complex defence systems including surveillance, communications, sensors and command platforms.
Read career guideSpace Aerospace Engineer
Space Aerospace Engineers design, develop and test spacecraft, launch vehicles, satellites and exploration systems used for commercial and scientific missions.
Read career guideSpace Business Development Manager
Space Business Development Managers identify new commercial opportunities, build strategic partnerships and help grow organisations operating in the global space sector.
Read career guideSpace Programme Manager
Space Programme Managers coordinate large-scale satellite, launch and exploration programmes, ensuring technical, commercial and operational objectives are successfully delivered.
Read career guideSpace Propulsion Engineer
Space Propulsion Engineers design, develop and test rocket engines and propulsion systems used to launch spacecraft and manoeuvre satellites.
Read career guideSpacecraft Assembly Technician
Spacecraft Assembly Technicians build, assemble and inspect satellites and spacecraft components in highly controlled cleanroom environments.
Read career guideSpacecraft Test Engineer
Spacecraft Test Engineers verify that spacecraft and satellites perform safely and reliably before launch by conducting rigorous testing and validation.
Read career guideStructural Engineer
Structural engineers design and assess buildings, bridges and other structures to ensure they are safe, stable and capable of supporting expected loads.
Read career guideSubstation Engineer
Substation Engineers design, maintain and upgrade electrical substations that safely distribute electricity across the national power network.
Read career guideSurveillance Systems Engineer
Surveillance Systems Engineers develop radar, sensor and surveillance technologies that help military and security organisations detect and monitor potential threats.
Read career guideTechnical Writer
Technical Writers create clear, accurate documentation such as manuals, guides, online help and reference materials for technical products and services.
Read career guideToolmaker
Toolmakers manufacture, repair and maintain precision tools, moulds, dies and jigs used in engineering and manufacturing.
Read career guideUnderwater Welder
Underwater Welders combine commercial diving and welding skills to repair ships, offshore platforms, pipelines and marine infrastructure.
Read career guideUtilities Network Technician
Utilities Network Technicians install, inspect and maintain electricity, gas or water distribution networks to ensure reliable utility services.
Read career guideValidation Engineer
Validation Engineers verify that pharmaceutical equipment, facilities and manufacturing processes consistently perform as intended and meet regulatory requirements.
Read career guideWater Treatment Technician
Water Treatment Technicians operate and maintain systems that clean drinking water and treat wastewater to protect public health and the environment.
Read career guideWeapons Systems Engineer
Weapons Systems Engineers design, integrate and support advanced military weapons systems, ensuring they perform safely, reliably and effectively.
Read career guideWind Turbine Technician
Wind Turbine Technicians install, inspect, maintain and repair wind turbines to maximise renewable electricity generation.
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