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Engineering Your Future

Engineering is the practical application of science. Engineers are involved in the research and development, design, manufacturing and production of the machinery, products and systems of everyday life - from cars to hospital equipment; from computers to drilling rigs; from alternative energy to communication systems.

The word engineering usually makes us think of car mechanics or ‘engineering works’ which delay train journeys and cause traffic hold-ups on the roads. But find out what they really do...

Careers In Electrical
Engineering

Electricity and electronics are all around us. Not only everyday products, such as mobile phones, DVD players and household appliances, but also areas such as food production, railways and medical equipment, all rely on electrical and electronic engineering. This is a fascinating and truly diverse area of work. In this booklet you will learn about a wide range of opportunities in this field, in sectors such as energy and power, manufacturing, the service industries, transport, communications, aeronautical and scientific.

SO YOU WANT
TO BE A...... MARINE BIOLOGIST

Many modern industries have an effect on the state of the world’s water systems and wildlife. Marine biologists study these effects on plant and animal life in rivers, lakes and seas. They may be involved in testing and analysing water, assessing the levels of pollution, or in trying to find solutions to protect and conserve natural resources. Some of their work may involve studying climatic change or the development of new technology.

SO YOU WANT TO BE A...... COASTGUARD

The main objective of the coast guard service is to develop and enforce high standards of marine safety and to minimise accidents and loss of life amongst seafarers and coastal users. Its main responsibilities are marine safety, marine emergencies and marine pollution.

Civil engineers plan, design and implement construction projects including buildings, roads, railways, dams, ports, tunnels and bridges.

Workers in healthcare are concerned with the health and well-being of people. As well as caring for those who are ill, there are opportunities to investigate new and better treatments and to educate people about healthier lifestyles.

Working in the motor industry

Working in the motor industry is one of the more challenging career choices you could make. The industry seeks bright, committed young people with aptitude and ambition. It is a place for highly-trained and skilled workers.

Navigate your way to a maritime career

A good grounding in maths and sciences provides an excellent foundation – although these are not required for all routes to a maritime career. After completing your GCSEs or Scottish Standard Grades, you need to decide whether to stay in formal education or to come into the maritime world through an apprenticeship or other training programme.

Every year the construction industry offers career opportunities for enough people to fill a football stadium (that's 88,000 people each year for the next 4 years). And now the task of building the London 2012 Olympics will create approximately 33,500 additional jobs over the next seven years.

So what's in it for you?

Well, choosing a future in construction is a very smart move. For a start, you won't be going it alone - thousands of young people enter the industry each year in the UK, joining a team of specialists who are working together to build us a brighter future.

Whatever job you choose within the construction industry, your work will be admired by people for years to come and there are very few jobs you can say that about.

Case Study
Software Engineer

TONY WONG, Software Engineer, Remsdaq Ltd

“I joined the company as a software engineer in 2001. Remsdaq specialises in the design, development and manufacture of innovative quality hardware and software for use in emergency service command and control systems, integrated security and access control systems and utility automation systems.

Make your mark...

....you really can, with a career in construction. Whether you’re artistic, a problem solver, a born leader or good with you r hands there’s a construction career path for you.

You’ll be part of something that changes the way people live – from building new communities to creating structures that excite and inspire. There are three main pathways to a construction career – an Apprenticeship, a technical support role or a graduate entry position. At bconstructive.co.uk you’ll find more case studies, job descriptions and a run down on all the qualifications; everything you need to understand the different pathways to a construction career. Here’s just a little taster of what you could be doing.

So you want to work in Therapeuti Radiography

Don’t know what a therapeutic radiographer is? Neither do most people. But how would you like a secure job with a bright future, the chance to work with million-pound hi-tech equipment – and to help save the lives of people with cancer?

WHAT’S INVOLVED?
In a typical day you might do some or all of the following:

use your skills and training to help shrink a patient’s cancerous tumour
reassure a child and her mum to help them stay calm during treatment
explain a procedure to an elderly person so they know just what to expect
work as a team with highly-skilled doctors, nurses and other health professionals
handle the latest technology worth millions of pounds.

Have you any idea how varied and interesting the maritime sector is, or the role it plays in our everyday lives? Over 100 organisations have started a campaign called Sea Vision UK (you can read more about it at the back of the magazine) to promote all things maritime and associated careers. This magazine has been produced by many of those organisations to show you just what’s out there.