Career opportunities
Typical jobs
Engineering construction craftworker, engineering construction technician, mechanical engineer, electrotechnical engineer, electrical engineer, building services engineer.
What you can earn
Some suggested annual salary ranges for those working in the industry include:
- Engineering construction craftworker £19,000-£26,000
- Engineering construction technician £20,000-£30,000
- Civil engineer £25,000-£40,000
- Structural engineer £24,000-£40,000
- Mechanical engineering technician £20,000-£35,000
Local notes
The south west has been named as the home of the UK’s first marine energy park, firmly placing the region on the international map for leadership in marine renewable energy.
Facts
- The UK employs more than eight million people in the engineering and manufacturing industry
- Engineering drives technological, economical and social progress in a rapidly evolving world
- Between 2010 and 2020 engineering companies are projected to have 2.74 million job openings
Data from Direct.gov.uk, Department of Energy & Climate Change, Department for Business Innovation & Skills, and Engineering UK