Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair Tuesday 30 October 2014, 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 this year’s Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair. Now is a good time to be an engineering student, according to the Royal Academy of Engineering (2013) ‘the demand for engineers is likely to increase as the economy begins to grow and the demand for graduate engineers begins to exceed supply’. As an engineering student from The University of Nottingham you are wellplaced to meet this demand. You could have the opportunity to work in a vast range of engineering sectors, including aerospace, automotive, energy, information technology 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. The Careers in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Fair offers you the opportunity to meet some of the organisations contributing to this vibrant sector. 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.
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Even if you are unsure which sector is right for you, you can still learn a lot from the organisations about what they look for in students and graduates which will help you in any future applications. You may even find out about opportunities you never knew existed. 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. Make sure you leave with a copy of our events guide so that you can see what’s happening this term. 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! Nalayini Thambar Director of Careers and Employability
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Contents
04 AECOM
09 Imagination
04 Arup
09 Lloyd’s Register
05 BP
10 Mott MacDonald
05 Caterpillar
10 Network Rail
06 DNV GL
11 Newton
06 Eaton
11 North Midland Construction
07 E.ON
12 Nuclear Graduates
07 Foster Wheeler
12 Royal Navy
08 Frazer-Nash Consultancy
13 Selex ES
08 GE Aviation
13 Transport for London 14 TMD
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services and sustainable), quantity surveying and project management Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services and sustainable), quantity surveying and project management Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): UK and Ireland Benefits: Graduate development programme, professional membership funding and flexible benefits scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: June 15 Number of opportunities: 250
Ranked as the number one engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, AECOM is a premier, fully integrated infrastructure and support services firm, with a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees, including: architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists, management and construction services professionals, serving clients in more than 150 countries around the world. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM has annual revenue in excess of $8bn.
Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering, accounting, consultancy and finance Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Bi-annual bonus, welcome bonus up to £4,000, healthcare and green car scheme Application method: Online Application deadline: See website Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 240+
Founded in 1946 with an initial focus on structural engineering, Arup first gained global attention with the design of the Sydney Opera House. Arup has since grown into a truly multidisciplinary organisation. Most recently, its work for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing has reaffirmed its reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable designs that reinvent the built environment.
Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, consultants and technical specialists offering a broad range of professional services.
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Arup brings together broad-minded individuals from a wide range of disciplines and encourages them to look beyond the constraints of their own specialisms. The firm is owned in trust on behalf of its staff. The result is an independence of spirit that is reflected in the firm’s work, and in its dedicated pursuit of technical excellence. www.arup.com/ukmeagrads
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Subjects recruited from: Use Degree Matcher online Areas recruited to: Engineering, science, business and trading Starting salary: £25,000+ Job location(s): UK Benefits: Yes Application method: Online Application deadline: Graduates Monday 15 December 2014, internships Monday 26 January 2015 Employment start date: 29 June 2015 Number of opportunities: n/a
BP and its people find, develop and produce essential sources of energy. Then turn that energy into products you and everyone on the planet depend on every day. Heat. Light. Power. Mobility. Materials to make the products that define the life you live. All are made possible by oil and gas. And as demand continues to grow, delivering it sustainably and at a reasonable cost remains one of the biggest challenges in the world today. Join us and you’ll find how our people make some truly amazing discoveries to meet that challenge. www.bp.com/ukgraduates
Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Manufacturing, electrical and mechanical engineering Starting salary: Placements £16,500, graduates £27,500–£28,000 Job location(s): Peterborough, Leicester and Shrewsbury Benefits: Pension, share scheme and bonus Application method: Online Application deadline: 1 December 2014 Employment start date: Placements 29 June 2015, graduates 1 September 2015 Number of opportunities: 80 Caterpillar is the world’s largest manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, and a leading global supplier of diesel engines and natural gas turbines.
We operate an established and well-structured graduate scheme of 18–24 months and will support you towards achieving a professional qualification within your chosen discipline. You will also be assigned a mentor to help you get the most out of the graduate scheme. Our 12-month industrial placement scheme offers you the chance to perform in a real job, gain high-quality experience and develop skills and knowledge effectively. Completing an industrial placement with us also gives you an excellent chance of returning to the company as a graduate. We require you to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a minimum of a upper-second-class. www.catukgraduates.com 05
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Subjects recruited from: Chemical engineering, chemistry, civil/structural engineering, computer science, electrical engineering, geotechnical engineering, mathematics/statistics, materials, marine engineering, mechanical engineering, naval architecture and physics Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): London, Loughborough, Newcastle, Manchester and Aberdeen Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: January 2015 Employment start date: Summer 2015 Number of opportunities: 35
You are ambitious, thirsty for knowledge and want to join a company which helps you get a headstart in your career. These days, there are many options out there for you. But not all of them can offer you the exciting variety of work and career satisfaction in the way we can. At DNV GL, you are offered a broad range of in-house and external training and development programmes, including mentoring from top experts in their fields.
Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering, finance, HR, SCM, marketing, sales and IT Starting salary: £16,000, 12 month placement Job location(s): UK Benefits: n/a Application method: Online Application deadline: March 2015 Employment start date: June–July 2015 Number of opportunities: 30
Eaton is a power management company with 2013 sales of $22bn. Eaton provides energyefficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 101,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
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Because of the pivotal role we play, Eaton is committed to creating and maintaining powerful customer relationships built on a foundation of excellence. From the products we manufacture to our dedicated customer service and support, we know what’s important to you. www.eaton.com
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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: IT and business change, finance, human resources, international business management, marketing, sales and service, engineering, science and engineering, exploration and production Starting salary: £27,500–£38,000 depending on scheme Job location(s): UK and international placement Benefits: Professional qualification, £1,500 welcome payment, bonus, pension, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and more Application method: Online Application deadline: 30 November 2014 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 40
Make a difference to people’s lives. We’re proud to provide one of life’s essentials to 40 million customers, over five million of them in the UK and we’re constantly developing new ways to make energy simpler.
Subjects recruited from: n/a Areas recruited to: n/a Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Reading, Glasgow and Teesside Benefits: Competitive Application method: Online Application deadline: 23 November 2014 Employment start date: 1 September 2015 Number of opportunities: 20+
Our reputation for safely delivering quality projects on time and on budget is well recognised in the industries we serve. We have proven expertise in managing large, complex projects, a global reach and long-standing international presence, strong relationships with our clients and cutting-edge processes and technologies.
Foster Wheeler is a global engineering, procurement and construction contractor. We deliver solutions for clients in the upstream oil and gas, midstream and LNG, refining, petrochemicals and chemicals, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, and power industries. With over a century of experience, we have developed a global perspective and an unrivalled reputation.
Protect the environment. We’re looking at new sustainable sources. We’re creating new technology. And we’re backing up our words with real investment too. We see graduates as integral to our future which is why we make a serious investment in your training and development including a professional qualification. www.eon-uk.com/graduates
What that means to you is the opportunity to experience real variety, work with different cultures, and you’ll work closely with our clients and be part of a global team, committed to achieving outstanding results in a stimulating and quality-driven environment. www.fwc.com www.graduates-fosterwheeler.icims.com
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering and related subjects Areas recruited to: Engineering (aerospace, defence, nuclear, power, generation/oil and gas) Starting salary: £27,000 Job location(s): Bristol, Dorking, Burton-onTrent, Glasgow, Plymouth, Warrington possibly Dorchester and Gloucester Benefits: Bonus scheme, holiday allowance, pension, health insurance, life assurance, share scheme, car package, cycle to work scheme, professional body memberships, childcare vouchers and rail season ticket loan Application method: CV with application form (see website) to cv@fnc.co.uk Application deadline: See website Employment start date: Ongoing Number of opportunities: 20–25
Frazer-Nash is a leading engineering, systems and technology company. We excel in solving complex engineering challenges with clients in the aerospace, transport, nuclear, marine, defence, renewable energy and oil and gas sectors.
Subjects recruited from: Avionics, engineering (systems/electronic/software/computer systems), robotics and computer science Areas recruited to: Engineering and aerospace Starting salary: Graduates £26,500, placements £19,000 Job location(s): Cheltenham and Gloucestershire Benefits: Pension, medical and employee discounts Application method: Online Application deadline: 30 November 2014 Employment start date: August 2015 Number of opportunities: 15 graduates, 20 summer placements
The GE Aviation Systems business is a leading global provider of electrical power systems, avionics, actuation and landing gear, aerostructures, and propeller systems. Proud of our continuing achievements, we recognise our success is founded upon our people and the talents they possess.
GE is a global infrastructure, finance, and media company taking on some of the world’s toughest challenges. 08
We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days holiday entitlement, company pension scheme and private healthcare membership. As an investor in people, we’re committed to your training and professional development. We’re always looking for strong talent to support our key business areas, so if you want to contribute and be part of our continued success, we want to hear from you. www.fnc.co.uk
Our edison engineering development programme is a two-year scheme committed to growing high-potential engineering graduates with a passion for technology and technical excellence and professional skills by accelerating their development through intense technical training and a variety of business-critical assignments. www.geaviation.com/systems
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Subjects recruited from: Electronics, computer science, maths and physics Areas recruited to: Engineering and IT Starting salary: £24,000–£30,000 Job location(s): Kings Langley, Leeds, Bristol and Chepstow Benefits: Twice a year pay increase for up to three years, company shares, private healthcare, pension scheme, gym membership and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Flexible, mainly June/July Number of opportunities: 40+ Imagination designs hardware and software technology that is used in almost every consumer electronics device around you, from the latest smartphone to in-car digital dashboards.
Subjects recruited from: Marine: naval architecture, ship science, marine or mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or materials science. Energy: civil or chemical engineering Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Marine £25,500, energy £27,500 Job location(s): Rotational – UK and global Benefits: Support towards achieving CEng, private healthcare with family discount, 23 days holiday, market benchmark salary and more Application method: Online Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 10–20 We are looking for ambitious and dedicated graduates to join our marine and energy graduate
As an industry leading provider of processors for mobile and embedded devices, we provide some of the best opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology, including our PowerVR graphics and video, MIPS processors and Ensigma communications. We also offer opportunities in Pure which is leading the way in wireless music, radio systems and entertainment cloud services. At Imagination you get the opportunity to develop specialist technical skills and contribute to driving technology into a new era. Coupled with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, you have the perfect environment to develop as an engineer. www.imgtec.com/graduates
training schemes to become technical specialists and future business leaders. In the first two years we will provide you with all the technical skills and hands-on experience you need to become a world-class engineer or surveyor. The following two years will see you on placement putting your skills into practise, where you could be based anywhere across the globe. We also offer summer internships for undergraduates. If you are interested in marine, you could be based in our Southampton office, or in one of our outport offices. Alternatively, if your interest lies with energy, you could complete your internship at any of our UK office locations and also be involved in site visits. www.lr.org/graduates 09
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering and science Areas recruited to: Engineering Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: Online Application deadline: February 2015 Employment start date: Variable Number of opportunities: 200 Mott MacDonald is a global management, engineering and development consultancy adding value for public and private clients on agendasetting, next-generation projects worldwide. We do this through innovative thinking and by mobilising cross-sector, international perspectives, drawing on the immense
Subjects recruited from: All, but engineering degrees for engineering roles Areas recruited to: Engineering (civil, electrical and electronic, mechanical, plant, traction and rolling stock), finance, general management, group business service, industrial placements, project management, property, strategic planning and supply chain Starting salary: £26,500 Job location(s): UK Benefits: Welcome bonus £2,000, 28 days holiday plus bank holiday, interest-free season ticket loan and 75% discount on season tickets Application method: Online Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: To be confirmed Number of opportunities: n/a
talent and energy of our people – designers, engineers, project and programme managers, management consultants, environmentalists, planners, economists, business strategists, cost consultants, technology experts, and more. Your development is vital in contributing towards the company’s future success and fulfilling your own aspirations. With our well-established mentoring programme you’ll receive support from a senior colleague who will take a close interest in your development. You’ll also be able to attend a range of training courses, and we will support you where institutions require a structured training programme for chartered status. As your career develops, our scope of activities means we can offer you the opportunity to advance your skills. www.careers.mottmac.com/graduate
Every day Network Rail gets three million people to their destination and thousands of tonnes of goods moved around the country. Rail is a greener and safer mode of transport so it’s no surprise that our railway has seen passenger numbers increase more than 40% in the past decade alone. These numbers are expected to double by 2034. To meet this increasing demand, we need even more talented people on board to efficiently meet that challenge. We’re looking for brilliant, bold graduates to become future leaders as part of our graduate and undergraduate programmes. You’ll have enormous scope to gain extensive training, including professional qualifications, and to progress to senior management level. www.networkrail.co.uk/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering, maths and science Areas recruited to: Engineering, maths and science Starting salary: £38,000 plus £4,000 joining bonus Job location(s): UK and Europe Benefits: Company car, private healthcare and pension Application method: Email CV and covering letter to recruitment@newtoneurope.com Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: Negotiable Number of opportunities: 50
Newton is a rapidly growing company, averaging over 40% annual growth for 12 consecutive years, which means we can offer an exceptional opportunity for personal development. You will work with the world’s leading multinational industrial companies and service organisations. Our projects focus on helping clients increase profits through productivity and process improvement. Newton was ranked number one in Britain (above over 500 companies) for offering unbeatable personal growth in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies to Work For. We therefore need enthusiastic, driven people who can take a lead role very early in their career. www.newtoneurope.com
Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, mechanical and electrical) Areas recruited to: Engineering (chemical, mechanical and electrical) Starting salary: Competitive Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Competitive Application method: CV with covering letter Application deadline: Ongoing Employment start date: June/July 2015 Number of opportunities: 20 Established in 1946 and employing in excess of 1,100 employees, North Midland Construction PLC (NMC) rank as one of the top contractors in the UK, with a turnover of £185m.
NMC operates nationally with strategically located regional offices. With four operational divisions, we successfully undertake construction projects covering the spheres of civil engineering, building, mechanical and electrical engineering. There are a number of opportunities available in the Warwickshire, Midlands, North West and South West regions. We are keen to find committed people ready to make a contribution to our success and to continue our growth by building upon our established enviable reputation among our existing clients as well as developing our capabilities into new markets. www.northmid.co.uk www.nomenca.co.uk
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering and science Areas recruited to: Energy, utilities and defence Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Golden hello, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, six days leave for relocation and study, funding for professional memberships Application method: Online Application deadline: 31 December 2014 Employment start date: October 2015 Number of opportunities: 50
been given the go ahead. Nuclear is back on the agenda.
The UK’s nuclear industry is facing its biggest challenge in decades. Existing power stations near the end of their working lives are ready to be decommissioned, while a new wave of plants has
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Subjects recruited from: All Areas recruited to: Engineering, medical, computing and IT, defence, chef and food industry Starting salary: £25,000, rising to £30,000 after 30 weeks basic training Job location(s): Various Benefits: Six weeks paid holiday plus bank holiday, free medical and dental care, up to 52 weeks maternity leave, free accommodation at sea and help with onshore accommodation Application method: Online Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: Various Number of opportunities: Various
to enter service circa 2018), we are looking for intelligent, well motivated graduates with a degree accredited by the Engineering Council to become the senior leadership and management team within the marine, weapon and air engineering branches of the Royal Navy.
Technology is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are interested in small sensitive electronics, gas turbine engines, high yield missile systems or supersonic jet aircraft (due 12
Three simple steps allow you to achieve expertise in one of the most talked about and least understood industries via nucleargraduates.com 1. Choose one of the sponsors (including RollsRoyce, Sellafield Ltd, Magnox Ltd, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and other leading industry organisations and bodies) 2. Experience a world-class 24-month development programme
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As well as excellent technical skills, you’ll need to develop the ability to make decisions about complex engineering problems quickly and carry out risk management while under pressure. Lives are at stake, so you will have to be extremely safety-conscious, whatever the situation. Above all, you’ll need to be concerned with the welfare, morale, training and development of the team of skilled technicians who’ll look to you for expertise, management and leadership. www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering roles: computer science, maths and physics. Business roles: any Areas recruited to: Engineering, sales and marketing and business Starting salary: £25,000 Job location(s): Basildon, Edinburgh, Luton and Southampton Benefits: Starting bonus, flexitime and relocation allowance Application method: Online Application deadline: Early 2015 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: Numerous Selex ES, a Finmeccanica company, is an international leader in electronic and information technologies for defence systems, aerospace,
Subjects recruited from: Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic, environmental and software engineering), construction and property Areas recruited to: Marketing, finance, engineering, quantity surveying, transport planning, management, IT, software engineering, procurement, project management and architect Starting salary: £26,000 Job location(s): Greater London Benefits: 30 days holiday, free Oyster card, 75% reimbursement for outside London travel and pension Application method: Online Application deadline: January 2015 Employment start date: September 2015 Number of opportunities: 150
data, infrastructures, land security and protection and sustainable ’smart’ solutions. Providing C4ISTAR systems, integrated products and solutions for airborne, land and naval applications delivering mission critical systems for situational awareness, self-protection and surveillance. From the design, development and production of state-of-the-art equipment, software and systems through to life support, Selex ES partners deliver the information superiority required to act decisively and complete missions. Selex ES is a global business with main operations in Italy and the UK and a strong footprint in the US, Germany, Turkey, Romania, Brazil, Saudi Arabia and India. www.selex-es.com
To keep London moving forward, it takes over 27,000 staff to make it all happen so TfL invests as much in its people as it does in London’s infrastructure. There are not many other organisations that give graduates the opportunity to see the impact their work has on the capital city. They could be engineers or quantity surveyors; go into general, project or information management; have the analytical skills for transport planning or traffic control; or support the business through procurement and marketing. TfL will give successful applicants responsibility early on, no matter which scheme they choose. Join Transport for London to help ‘Shape the Future of London!’ www.tfl.gov.uk/graduates 13
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Subjects recruited from: Engineering Areas recruited to: Tubes and equipment engineering, power supply high voltage, mechanical and electrical Starting salary: Negotiable depending on skills Job location(s): Hayes Benefits: Gym membership, RAC breakdown cover, development plans for progression, shadowing senior specialist, pension and HSF healthcare Application method: Email – hr@tmd.co.uk Application deadline: n/a Employment start date: n/a Number of opportunities: n/a
TMD is a flourishing medium-sized electronics company. We are amongst the world’s leading manufacturers of microwave tubes, high-voltage power supplies, and transmitters for radar, EW, communications, EMC RF testing, and other laboratory applications. We pride ourselves in helping our employees develop and progress. TMD’s mission is to continuously challenge ourselves to be the preferred partner for innovative and reliable RF and HV power solutions. www.tmd.co.uk
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