Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair Thursday 12 November 2015, 11.30am–2.30pm Engineering and Science Learning Centre, University Park
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Welcome to our Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair It is great to see you at the second of this year’s Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair. The outlook for graduates in engineering continues to be positive. A recent study by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) stated that demand for engineers remains high, with two-thirds of the companies surveyed looking to recruit over the next 12 months. Our second fair this year hosts a diverse range of employers with opportunities across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, rail, defence and telecommunications. In any of these sectors you could work for large multinationals, niche consultancies, high-growth technology firms and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Employers attending the fair may have opportunities for final years interested in graduate positions as well as year-long and summer placements for first, second and penultimate year students, in a range of interesting roles across their businesses. Even if you are unsure which sector is right for you, you can still learn a lot from the organisations visiting the fair about what they look for in students and graduates. This will help you in future applications across all industry sectors – you may even find out about opportunities you never knew existed.
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Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today but throughout your time at university and once you graduate. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at www.nottingham.ac.uk/careers/ appointments You can also ask our experts a question on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it’s a great way to get a quick answer. We hope you enjoy the day! Your Careers Team
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Contents 04 Accenture
10 Rockwell Collins
04 Army
10 Royal Navy
05 Arup
11 Schlumberger
05 Babcock
11 SSE
06 Cummins
12 Tata Steel
06 DNV-GL
12 Transport for London
07 Hoare Lea
13 Ultra Electronics
07 Instron
13 Young Rail Professionals
08 Interfleet 08 HORIBA-MIRA 09 Mott MacDonald 09 QinetiQ
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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Consultancy and software engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Various
Accenture is a world-leading provider of strategy, digital, technology and operations expertise that’s transforming the way many of the biggest organisations approach business. It’s also the perfect choice for a career that will inspire you as it challenges. From re-engineering working environments for greater efficiency with smartwatch technology to enhancing engineering expertise with augmented reality apps. Accenture’s consultative work forms the ideal bedrock for graduates to begin building a career as stimulating as it is rewarding. If you’re keen to find out more about how to evolve yourself and your career with Accenture, you’ll find a wealth of additional information online. accenture.com/gradfutures
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: All Starting salary: £30,000 (£25,000 during initial 11-month training) Job location(s): UK and worldwide Benefits: Six weeks paid leave annually, subsidised food/accommodation, free medical/ dental care, lots of sport/adventurous training and unrivalled leadership and management training which makes you highly attractive to the commercial world Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: January, May and September Number of opportunities: 600
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Young, fit and can’t bear the thought of repetitive work in an office? Want something challenging that gives you variety and early responsibility? Want to make a difference? A career as an engineering officer in the Army offers all the above – and far more – for an initial contract of three years (after initial training) or perhaps until age 60! We are looking for a wide variety of engineers – civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, automotive, aeronautical and systems – and chartered engineer status is available in relevant disciplines. Applicants must be fit, healthy and under 26 years old. www.army.mod.uk/join
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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical, chemical, architectural and environmental design, civil, electrical and electronic, geography, mathematics and renewable energy engineering Areas recruited to: Graduate and placement Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme, bonus, flexible benefits and private healthcare Application method: Online Application deadline: Various Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: 250+
Arup is a global firm of designers, engineers, planners and business consultants providing a range of professional services to clients around the world. With over 12,000 staff in more than 30 countries, we make international team-working part of everyday life. Our people have one core focus: to work together to shape a better world. Arup has vacancies in acoustics, architecture, bridges, building design, communications and systems, energy, environment, fire, finance, geotechnics and tunnelling, highways, intelligent transport systems, lighting, management consultancy, materials, quantity surveying, rail, risk management, site development, town planning, transaction advice, transport planning and water. www.arup.com
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, business and finance Areas recruited to: Engineering design, site engineering, business, finance, human resources and project management Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Nationwide, variable (usually a rotational placement programme) Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: Varies – but generally by December Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 150
Babcock is the home of epic engineering. We’re a FTSE 100 company and the UK’s leading engineering support services organisation, with revenue of circa £3.5bn in 2014. We take care of all kinds of massive, complex projects. Projects that enable the world’s biggest companies and governments to provide the important services we all rely on in our day-to-day lives. From maintaining schools and railway lines to training firefighters and fighter pilots; from keeping the BBC World Service on the air to keeping the Royal Navy’s fleet in the ocean; from rescuing survivors to transporting workers, our business is based on delivering what we say we’ll deliver. www.babcockinternational.com
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Subjects recruited from: Most engineering disciplines Areas recruited to: Engineering and commercial areas Starting salary: ÂŁ28,500 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: 25 days holiday, bonus, share options, Cummins rewards and support towards chartership Application method: Online Application deadline: Please see our website Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: 200+
Cummins are global leaders in the diesel engine, power generation, turbocharging and emissions solutions markets. With manufacturing plants in 14 countries, 55,000 employees, turnover of $19.3bn in 2014, you would be joining an organisation that offers massive opportunities on a global basis. Key markets are off-highway vehicles, industrial equipment and power generation. In addition, Cummins provides turbochargers for the automotive sector, along with filtration and acoustic systems, natural-gas engines, engine components and electronic systems. Cummins engine installations vary from the world’s highest altitude rail vehicles in the mountains of Tibet to some of the biggest mine trucks in the world. www.careers.cummins.com
Subjects recruited from: Chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, physics, mathematics, chemistry, materials and computer science Areas recruited to: Engineering, consultancy, oil and gas and energy Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Loughborough, London, Stockport and Aberdeen Benefits: 26 days holiday, gym membership, competitive pension and joining bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: Summer/autumn 2016 Number of opportunities: 15
Our vision is to have a global impact for a safe and sustainable future. We provide classification and technical assurance along with software and independent expert advisory services to the maritime, oil and gas, and energy industries. We also provide certification services to customers across a wide range of industries. Operating in more than 100 countries, our 16,000 professionals are dedicated to helping our customers make the world safer, smarter and greener. We have a comprehensive graduate development programme tailored to best meet the demands of each graduate that joins us. www.dnvgl.com
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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering Areas recruited to: Mechanical engineering and electrical engineering Starting salary: £22,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Holiday, pension, enhanced maternity/ paternity, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, income protection, sabbatical leave plus more Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: January 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 60
We’re a highly successful, international firm of mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) consulting engineers. For us, it’s about putting the heart and soul into the buildings we help to design. We look at the building as a whole and are involved in all aspects, from initial client and end user discussions through to the building’s occupation and optimised carbon performance.
Subjects recruited from: Engineering: software, electronic and mechanical Areas recruited to: Graduate programme Starting salary: £24,500 Job location(s): Worldwide Benefits: Holiday, pension and healthcare Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: February 2016 Employment start date: Mid-September 2016 Number of opportunities: Three
Instron is a global organisation that designs, manufactures, sells and services materials testing systems. Our established strength, commitment to our core values of transparency, inclusion, respect, courage, ownership and curiosity provides an engaging work environment and offers exceptional opportunities for personal and career growth.
As a graduate with us, you will be part of a great firm working on a variety of exciting projects from day one, allowing you to develop and enhance your knowledge and expertise. www.hoarelea.com
As a graduate trainee you will follow a structured training and development programme for up to two years. This will consist of a three stage programme beginning with core induction, business orientation, and the opportunity to choose up to three assignments in different areas of our business. www.instron.com 07
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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering Areas recruited to: Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering Starting salary: £24,000 – £26,000 Job location(s): Derby, London, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh Benefits: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, group stakeholder pension, life assurance and flexible benefits scheme Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: 30 April 2016 Employment start date: 30 August 2016 Number of opportunities: 12
As a leading international rail consultancy, Interfleet’s core assets are our people. By investing in the training and development of our employees we are able to improve the value of our business. That’s why our graduate scheme is so successful bringing benefits to the company while continually providing graduate opportunities. In association with the IET, IMechE, ICE and CILT the accredited scheme is the fastest route to chartered status, enhancing your career prospects. Interfleet provides excellent training opportunities working for a variety of different organisations within the industry, providing our graduates with valuable experience. There is also the opportunity to travel internationally. www.interfleetgroup.com/en-int/graduates
Subjects recruited from: Engineering: electrical /electronic Areas recruited to: Graduate scheme Starting salary: £26,500 Job location(s): Nuneaton Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: 31 December 2015 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 10
The HORIBA-MIRA graduate scheme will help kick start your career in the world of vehicle engineering. With access to cutting-edge engineering facilities and mentor support from industry experts, we provide the perfect learning environment to help you develop the skills and experience you need in electrical/electronics, software and controls or systems and functional safety. Join HORIBA-MIRA and be part of our vision; that one day every journey in the world will be positively influenced by us www.horiba-mira.com
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Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering Areas recruited to: Civil engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: 15 November 2015 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: To be confirmed
Mott MacDonald is a uniquely diverse £1bn employee-owned management, engineering and development consultancy serving the public and private sector around the world. Over the years we’ve diversified into new markets and reinforced our presence in established ones. We have technical expertise across 12 core sectors supported by skills encompassing infrastructure finance, project and programme management and management consultancy. We have student placements and graduate schemes in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, cost and project management, management consultancy, water and environment, and transport planning. www.mottmac.com/careers/graduate
Subjects recruited from: Science, technology, engineering, maths and business Areas recruited to: Engineering, science and business Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension, on-site gym and restaurant and free parking Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: 8 January 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 90
QinetiQ is one of the UK’s largest research and technology organisations. Our customers span the worlds of defence, aerospace, security, telecoms, transport, energy, the environment, and many more. Graduates will encounter problems that define the modern age and they are trusted to help our customers develop and implement truly innovative solutions. www.qinetiq.com/discovery
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Subjects recruited from: Electrical and electronic engineering, computer science and mathematical sciences Areas recruited to: Systems engineers, electronic engineers and software engineers Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Reading – Berkshire, Burgess Hill – West Sussex, Toulouse – France, Heidelberg – Germany Benefits: Holiday, life cover, healthcare, Cycle2Work, gym discounts, dental insurance and retail vouchers Application method: Online or representative at fair Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: Three
Rockwell Collins is a US-based global corporation which is a pioneer in the design of innovative solutions for customers in aerospace and defence.
Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: All Starting salary: £25,200 rising to £30,300 after 30 weeks basic training Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Undergraduate sponsorship, generous joining bonuses on offer, six weeks paid holiday, free medical and dental care, maternity and paternity benefits, subsidised travel and accommodation and excellent pension scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 5,000+
As an engineer officer you’ll lead a highly skilled team of technicians, with responsibility for the complex and essential items of equipment that provide our firepower and enable us to operate our ships, submarines and aircraft in harsh environments in all areas of the world. Roles are multidisciplinary working on air, marine or combat systems. Engineer officers working in the submarine service receive additional pay with the opportunity to work on some of the most cuttingedge equipment such as nuclear reactors or strategic weapons. An officer’s career will involve both time at sea and ashore in various locations globally.
Since 1955, Rockwell Collins in the United Kingdom has been providing a comprehensive range of avionics and communications solutions to customers around the world. Our portfolio includes: targeting systems; communication infrastructures; global navigation satellite systems; electronic warfare; simulation and training; and information management services. www.rockwellcollins.com/Worldwide/Europe/ UK
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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical engineering/electrical engineering and chemistry Areas recruited to: Graduate and internship Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: Online, CV and covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 70+
Schlumberger is the world’s leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide. Employing more than 120,000 people representing over 140 nationalities and working in approximately 80 countries, Schlumberger provides the industry’s widest range of products and services from exploration through to production.
Subjects recruited from: Electrical, mechanical, civil and chemical engineering and computer science Areas recruited to: Graduate programme for engineering and IT Starting salary: £26,500 Job location(s): Southampton, Slough, Poole, Reading, Yorkshire, Lowestoft, Perth, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and end of programme bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: 3 January 2016 Employment start date: August 2016 Number of opportunities: 30
We are the UK’s most diverse energy company and we’re looking for ambitious graduates from engineering and IT disciplines to join our graduate development programmes.
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Both of our programmes support career development into an operational, technical design or project management role and our engineering programme is accredited by the IET and IMechE. You should have an interest in the energy industry, be flexible on work locations and ideally have completed work experience and/or project work related to your discipline. In return, we offer you a structured and challenging development programme to enable you to reach your full potential. sse.com 11
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Subjects recruited from: Mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemistry, physics, maths, business-related degrees and many more Areas recruited to: Engineering, technical, manufacturing, business functions eg procurement, finance, human resources and IT Starting salary: £24,250 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme, bonus and healthcare Application method: Online Application deadline: 4 December 2015 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 80
Tata Steel is one of the world’s most geographically diversified steel producers, with operations in 26 countries and commercial offices in over 35 countries. We are the second largest steel producer in Europe. What makes us different is our approach to business. We believe our strength is how we build collaborative relationships that create new success for our customers. Through serving many demanding markets worldwide, including aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer products, defence and security, energy and power, lifting and excavating, packaging, rail, and shipbuilding, we understand that customer needs are different in each market. www.tatasteeleurope.com/en
Subjects recruited from: Civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering plus many more Areas recruited to: Civil, mechanical, electrical and software engineering, project management, general management, procurement, finance, marketing, environmental, quantity surveying, transport planning, town planning and architecture Starting salary: £26,000 plus free London travel Job location(s): London Benefits: Free London travel for you and one other, 30 days holiday, final salary pension and further travel discounts Application method: Online Application deadline: January 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: 180 12
We are the integrated transport authority for London. Our purpose is to keep London moving and growing and to make life in the capital better. We are responsible for London Underground, London Buses, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground, TfL Rail, London Trams, London River Services, London Dial-a-Ride, Victoria Coach Station, the capital’s cycle hire scheme and the Emirates Air Line. In addition, we are delivering one of the world’s largest programmes of transport capital investment, which is building crossrail, modernising tube and rail services, and improving the roads. www.tfl.gov.uk/graduates
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering, maths, physics, software, hardware, systems and electronics Areas recruited to: Various Starting salary: £26,500 Job location(s): Greenford (West London) and Cambridge Benefits: Flexible benefits package and up to £2,000 relocation assistance Application method: CV and covering letter Application deadline: 18 January 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: Six
Ultra Electronics is a world leading defence and aerospace, security and cyber, transport and energy company with a long, consistent track record of development and growth. The group specialises in electronic, electro-mechanical and software solutions and has world-leading positions in many of its more than 180 specialist capability areas across its 25 businesses. Ultra Electronics sonar systems, controls, and communication and integrated systems are offering unique graduate schemes, run over the course of two years, allowing you the chance to work on real engineering projects within the businesses that are bespoke to your interests and skills. www.ultra-electronics.com
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Young Rail Professionals (YRP) Ltd., is a professional association of over 1,900 young people working across all areas of the UK rail industry from operations to human resources, lawyers to signalling engineers. We’re a not-forprofit organisation run by young volunteers in rail, which exists to promote, inspire and develop the next generation of railway talent. www.youngrailpro.com
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