Career spotlight
Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Average National Salaries (2022)
Age 20
£19,240
Age 35
£37,960
Age 50
£43,160
Average salary in the East Midlands: £40,040
What does this career do?
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 212: Engineering Professionals.
Typical tasks
- researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems
establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys
designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture
devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials
prepares sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details
examines and advises on patent applications
provides technical consultancy services
Current entry requirements
Chartered engineers possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.
Percentage in work
Predicted employment status in 2022
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Predicted employment levels in the East Midlands
Career related courses available at West Notts
About the statistics
Data is powered by LMI for All and is sourced from labour market statistics from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the Institute for Employment Research, the Department for Works and Pensions, and the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.