Mechanical engineers design, develop, install and operate a wide range of machinery and mechanical equipment, ranging in size from small components to large plant and vehicles.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
The starting salary for mechanical engineers at graduate entry can range from £27,000 to £37,000 a year. With experience this can rise up to £60,000 a year or more.
Workforce Employment Status
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There are job opportunities for mechanical engineers in a very wide range of organisations such as manufacturing companies, the construction industry, transport companies, defence industries, energy companies, the Civil Service and other public bodies such as local authorities and the National Health Service (NHS).
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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You need to have:
You need to be able to:
The Engineering Council sets and maintains the standards of the engineering profession in the UK. It does so through 35 professional engineering institutions which are Licensed Members of the Engineering Council.
The Tomorrow’s Engineers website has more information on careers in engineering.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
EngineeringUK
Website:
http://www.engineeringuk.com
Twitter:
@_EngineeringUK
Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail:
Customer.Services@enginuity.org
Website:
https://enginuity.org/
Twitter:
@Enginuity_Org
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EnginuityOrg
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Tel: 020 7222 7899
E-mail:
enquiries@imeche.org
Website:
http://www.imeche.org
Twitter:
@IMechE
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/imeche