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2025: Engineers face an uncertain jobs market, but high demand persists for those with the right ...
06/01/2025
With the engineering sector always at the cutting edge of science and technology, the jobs market can be subject to major changes year-on-year and 2025 is no exception. This post looks at what is in store for engineering jobseekers in the coming year. -
Rescheduling a job interview
16/12/2024
While receiving an interview offer can be exciting, being forced to reschedule can be daunting for many job-seekers. While some view it as a misstep, if handled professionally with a clear explanation, it’s often understood by employers. - Technology is evolving at an amazing pace but so are the threats we face from cyber criminals. Governments and businesses across the globe are becoming increasingly reliant on digital systems. This makes the work of cyber security teams more important than ever.
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Engineering jobs you can do without a degree
04/12/2024
People often think you need a degree to enter engineering. This isn't true. Many engineering jobs pay well and offer satisfaction without requiring college. - L3Harris Technologies, one of the world’s largest defence companies, held its first networking event for early career professionals this summer in the UK.
- National Engineering Day, which took place on 13 November, is designed to shine a light on engineering jobs and show how the field helps build a lasting forward-thinking future. It calls on young people, teachers, and industry heads to see engineering as more than work – it’s a way to make real c...
- We all know that we should tailor our applications to the individual jobs we apply for. This means not sending the same blanket CV and cover letter to every job posting.
- The UK engineering job market is tough, no matter if you’re new to the field or have years of experience under your belt.
- A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute shows that workers and bosses are excited about how AI could shake up starter jobs across many fields.
- The UK plans to add almost 38,000 jobs, including those in engineering, and draw £63bn in investments after the International Investment Summit.
- Looking for a new job can be boring and hard, but if you want to leave your current engineering job, searching at certain times of the year might make things much easier.
- As the UK strives to meet its ambitious net zero targets and achieve sustainable economic growth, the need for a robust pipeline of skilled workers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has never been more urgent, a report from EngineeringUK has said.
- The current digital skills gap is costing the UK economy as much as £63 billion a year in potential GDP with only 61% of the active population in the UK having digital skills compared to 69.4% in the US.
- Many seasoned professional engineers dream of starting their own firms. Being your own boss includes the freedom to make decisions, select projects, and work with clients that align with your values and expertise.
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MBDA - Unleash Your Potential in Engineering
11/09/2024
Electronic engineering is a powerful force at MBDA. The ingenuity of our team helps us deliver reliability, accuracy and excellence for defense solutions all around the world. - Several large firms with UK offices have significantly expanded their engineering job roles this year.
- Technology matters more at MBDA. Our ever-evolving team powers the business across Europe and brings the next generation of defence solutions to life.
- The UK’s engineering sector continues to grow with a robust demand for skilled professionals.
- The UK’s automotive sector offers a lot for budding engineers – with a strong presence of both homegrown and international manufacturers there is a lot of room for career development.
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Ethics in the engineering workplace
02/08/2024
Ethical considerations can play a pivotal role in guiding professionals through decision-making processes both inside and outside of their careers. Engineers are not only responsible for creating innovative solutions but also for ensuring the safety, sustainability, and welfare of society.






