All sorts of firms employ engineering graduates, from large multinationals to smaller firms and the public sector. Find out which is right for you.

Large engineering companies

Taking a graduate job with a large engineering company means a structured training programme, the opportunity to travel and the chance to work on large projects.

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Small engineering firms

Working for a smaller engineering firm will allow you to progress more quickly and to have a greater impact on the projects on which you work. The working environment will most likely be more informal as well.

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Public sector engineering

Joining a public sector graduate engineering programme is an excellent way of carrying on your training. You will likely not have to specialise immediately and the perks (flexible working hours, number of holidays, etc) are excellent.

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Self-employment for engineering graduates

Self-employed engineers either set up their own businesses or work as contract staff for other companies. Being a self-employed engineer is a great choice if you are very independent or like changing jobs frequently.

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