Resources

Helping you choose the right path

This resource page is your go-to hub for external sources, providing tailored career advice to help you make informed decisions and choose the path that's right for you.

Student advice and higher education

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Institute of Civil Engineering - Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a recognised pathway to professional excellence, allowing individuals to earn as they learn and providing employers with a skilled workforce. 

Institute for Civil Engineering - Advice for students

Support available to those doing an engineering apprenticeship, degree or higher qualification. 

The Education Hub

The Education Hub is a site for parents, pupils, education professionals and the media that captures all you need to know about the education system

Discovering careers in engineering

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This is Engineering - Discover your future in engineering

Whether you're passionate about sports or space, fitness or fashion, construction or computing, medicine or music, engineers are at the heart of it all. Learn more here. 

IStructE - How to become a structural engineer

Guidance on your journey to becoming a structural engineer, via academic study or apprenticeship. 

Institute of Civil Engineering - How to become a civil engineer

A useful starting point for building your career in civil engineering, aimed at secondary school and college/university students.

 

The Royal Institute of British Architects

Access knowledge and resources on practicing architecture, studying architecture, and collaborating with architects. Stay informed with updates from RIBA, along with news, stories, and insights from the broader world of architecture and the built environment.

Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT)

The Institution is the natural home for all people working in transport infrastructure who are seeking education, professional qualifications, technical guidance and networking in a welcoming environment. 

RICS Professional Development Packages

RICS support offers resources and guidance for professional development, achieving accreditation, and advancing careers in the built environment.

Career development tools

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Pick Everard - Employability Toolkit

This helpful toolkit will guide you through your job search, application and interview process, through to your first day in work with your new colleagues. 

Institute of Civil Engineering - How do you become professionally qualified

From senior-level roles to a change of direction, wide-ranging resources to help chart you on the right course. 

PWI - Rail infrastructure engineering

The PWI career resources page is designed to support you through all four stages of the job search process.