1. What is engineering? www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
The aim of this presentation is to:
Help students understand what engineering is and what an engineer does and
Provide examples of subjects/qualifications that you may need to become an engineer
Explain positive attributes of engineering roles
Provide sources where students can go to find out more information about engineering careers

2. Which involve engineering?
Solving
problems
Providing
water
Creating
cars
Gadgets
galore
Fashion
& beauty
Here are just some examples of engineered products.
More examples are provided on the Tomorrow’s Engineers postcards at
Sports
Health &
medicine
Built
environment
Food

3. Engineering is everywhere…
Almost everything you eat, wear, use and like to do involves engineering.
From everyday things like your mobile, computer and clothes to medicine, space, national security and renewable energy
… to tackling climate change, providing clean drinking water or ensuring sustainable food supplies.
Engineers affect our lives 24/7. Just think about your day…

4. School subjects lead to real world engineering
Maths
Physics
Design and Technology
Computing
Chemistry
The most important subjects for engineering are mathematics and physics.
Refer to the ‘Getting into Engineering’ poster for more information

5. Design, develop, produce…
Engineering’s about…
Finding out what people need, developing ideas and seeing how products can be made at a good price
Developing the product on time and running tests to make sure it’s safe and reliable
Producing something that makes our lives better… whether that’s a new games console, high-tech sports equipment or quicker, greener and safer travel
Refer to the ‘Engineering Cars’ and ‘Engineering Fashion’ posters for more information
You could find out more from work experience.
Some universities run experience days to give you a taster of the different types of engineering if you are not sure which is for you.

6. Projects that I’ve worked on
Stations
Earthworks
Bridges
Here are just some examples of projects that I’ve worked on:
Stations
Stratford DLR – Main feature architectural roof canopy
East London Line Refurbishment – Modernising existing stations and using green roofs to improve sustainability
London Bridge
Doubling Passenger Capacity
More Trains
Easy Interchange
Better Facilities
Bridges
Blackfriars
1st Station to span the Thames
Better Interchange to Underground
Longer Trains
Millions of Passengers
Solar Power
Earthworks
Slope stability
Landscaping
Rock netting
Debris Fence
Highways
34.5 million cars on UK roads
Traffic flow – Junction improvements
Reduce congestion – Bypass
Railways
Quicker Journeys
More Trains Per Hour
Railways
Highways

7. What’s in it for you? www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
Loads of different types of roles – such as:
Design, development, research, buying (engineering solutions) and management of engineering (projects and people)
Opportunities to travel, work in different environments and meet interesting people
Plus the money isn’t bad either…
For those who go to university, engineering and technology graduate starting salaries are approximately 20 % higher than the average graduate starting salary.
Engineering technicians also earn, on average, more than other STEM* technicians – in fact they top the league table of STEM technician salaries. *Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
For more information about salaries and how they compare refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ at
Encourage young people to look at the video case studies on

8. Science (Physics) Maths D&T
Getting into engineering…
Apprenticeships Earn while you learn Intermediate / Advanced / Higher e.g. NVQ / SVQ / BTEC
On the job training
Work
6th Form/College A levels / IB / Highers (or equivalent) BTEC Level 2 & 3 HNC & HND Foundation Degree
School
Science (Physics) Maths D&T
Computing
Chemistry
For more information about non-traditional routes such as apprenticeships please refer to the ‘Resource Notes’
For more information about suitable qualifications refer to the ‘Route Maps’ (and select individual resources on the left).
University Bachelors (BEng) Masters (MEng)

9. Why I recommend engineering…
Being part of a creative process
Designing solutions to meet customers’ needs
Testing and improving technology
Having a range of roles/ responsibilities
Working in a team with others
Doing something different every day
Earning a good salary
Having great prospects – we need more engineers at all levels in the UK
You may need to explain what a ‘multidisciplinary team’ is for some audiences.
You may like to include some examples from your own career. Refer to the ‘Resource Notes’ at for guidance on doing this.
Encourage young people to look at the video case studies on
Other thoughts:
Problem Solving
Improving Lives
Keeping People Safe
Improving Environment
Sense of Achievement

10. www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Where to find out more…
Tomorrow’s Engineers tomorrowsengineers.org.uk – lots of information about engineering careers
Future Morph futuremorph.org – tons of information about careers in science, technology, engineering & maths
Maths Careers mathscareers.org.uk – more information about careers using maths
Physics.org physics.org
– your guide to physics on the web
National Careers Service (England only)
– general careers advice for year olds
TES – Growing Ambitions – new source of online careers resources for teachers
FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING
ALSO for teachers and careers advisors
- Department of Education careers resources AND
- The National STEM Centre

11. How to get involved… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk Things you can do:
Join a STEM or Engineering Club STEM Clubs
Take up an engineering challenge National Science + Engineering Competition
Ask your school to organise a visit from
an engineer STEM Ambassadors
Visit an exhibition or museum Culture 24
FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING
Take ‘Whose Crew Are You?’
Whose Crew Are You? is a quick, online quiz designed for young people to show them some of the exciting, and unexpected, career directions that qualifications in science, technology, engineering and maths can take them in. Maybe they would like to work outdoors designing and making buildings? If so, the Construction Crew could be for them. Or, they  might want to contribute to events like The Olympic Games? If so, the Sports Crew might be their crew.  Let them find out for themselves at so they can see how much fun their future could be.
Students can even take the quiz on their mobile phone, iPod Touch, IPad or tablet… all they have to do is scan the QR code (above). This QR code can be used as part of a presentation or subsequently in printouts, giving them the option to explore by themselves.
Take the WHOSE CREW ARE YOU? careers test on the Tomorrow’s Engineers website

12. Now - ask me more… www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk
FIND YOUR ROUTE INTO ENGINEERING
Do you have a Tomorrow’s Engineers resource pack? It includes postcards and leaflets for young people and posters for teachers that you can leave behind. If not you can request one at