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Taking the next step

Thinking about a career in engineering? Find out more about the careers that await you with our collection of case studies and resources. Find out what engineers do, where they work and how to take the next step below;

An exciting career choice

Whatever you're interested in, engineering is an exciting career choice for everyone. As an engineer, you could be working with new materials, chemicals and technology to design sports clothing, develop cancer treatments or improve wind turbines.

You might be part of a team that designs electric planes, surgical robots or earthquake detection systems. Or you could be developing apps, creating special effects for films, or constructing a new stadium.

Engineers get to meet lots of different people, work in teams with other engineers and other professionals (such as architects, health and safety experts, designers and project managers) and no 2 weeks are the same.

Resources and case studies

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Leaflet

T Level explorer

A downloadable leaflet for young people in England explaining what T Levels are, who they are for, how to apply, and how they can support a rewarding and varied career in engineering and technology.

  • Ages 11 to 16
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Booklet

What is engineering?

This 8-page booklet helps students and teachers understand engineering - what it is, and how it makes a difference.

  • Ages 11 to 18
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Booklet

All routes into engineering

A 20-page booklet for young people in the UK who are making decisions about their next steps, and the different routes into the sector including T Levels, apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships and degrees.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
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Booklet

From idea to career

A guide to 12 different engineering disciplines showing different pathways into engineering, to support students with their career decision-making.

  • Ages 14 to 18+
Academic

Putting carbon in its place

Ifeoma works as a soil scientist at UNDO, a company working to remove carbon from the atmosphere with the help of enhanced rock weathering.

Vocational

Becoming an inventor

Meet Nathalie, a mechanical engineer at Dyson! Find out what she loves about engineering, inventing and innovating.