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*** *** THE DAILY TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 *** *** | III The Daily Telegraph GRADUATES CAREERS IN ENGINEERING WATERAID/MARCO BETTI MAKING A DIFFERENCE: ENGINEERING SOCIAL CHANGE IF WORKING ON ETHICAL PROJECTS IS TOP OF YOUR AGENDA, THERE ARE SOME EXCELLENT GRADUATE SCHEMES OFFERING YOU A CHANCE TO GET INVOLVED, SAYS ESME MCAVOY T @ hose keen to embark on a career that will have a positive impact on the lives of others, should consider engineering. “Engineering may involve high-profile pursuits such as building bridges, fast cars and tiny computers, but it’s also, more broadly, about human development — it’s about people,” says Andrew Lamb, a visiting lecturer for the Engineering and Technology Board (ETB), and an experienced engineer in disaster relief. “Engineers can use their skills to fight climate change, prevent conflict, tackle global health issues and feed the growing world population. And they can win the fight faster and more completely than other professions,” he claims. In order to discover which projects you can become part of, Sean O’Connor, director of the specialist jobs site for engineers, www.gradcracker.co.uk, advises job seekers to do their homework on the company — and projects — they would like to work for. “Students should ask to see evidence of involvement in reallife projects,” he advises. We look at some of the current graduate programmes for budding ethical engineers : JOBS ONLINE: jobs.telegraph.co.uk/ careers-insider AMEC Amec provides environmental consultancy, engineering and project management services to industry sectors and government. It has 150 Earth and Environment offices throughout Europe and North America. According to the worldwide Dow Jones Sustainability Index, it is ranked one of the top five companies in the world for sustainability in the oil equipment and services sector. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THEIR GRADUATE SCHEME Amec’s three- to four-year graduate scheme includes mentoring and the prospect of chartered status. Focus is on technical skills and developing personal and practical experience. Year-out placements and summer internships are offered in different divisions of the company. WHAT PROJECTS MIGHT I BE INVOLVED IN? Carrying out environmental impact assessments in the US, cleaning up groundwater contamination in New Mexico or erecting one of the largest wind farms in Canada. HOW MUCH WILL I EARN? £26,000-£28,000 HOW DO I APPLY? Visit: www.amec.com/careers ARUP ID Part of global buildings and consultancy firm Arup, Arup International Development (ID) offers technical expertise to the developing world. Projects include developing methods for clean water supply and improved waste management. The Arup Cause is a further ethical initiative that works closely with charities such as WaterAid and Engineers Without Borders to provide expertise and funding for development projects. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THEIR GRADUATE SCHEME Arup ID’s two-year graduate development programme offers the prospect of chartered status, technical courses, secondments and ‘soft’ skills modules covering presentation skills and time management. Those who express an interest in development work will be considered for relevant placements. WHAT PROJECTS MIGHT I BE INVOLVED IN? You could be reviewing rural water supply in Tajikistan, developing new towns in Uganda or consulting in earthquake zones. HOW MUCH WILL I EARN? £22,000-£27,000 HOW DO I APPLY? Visit www. arup.com/careers.cfm Philip Greenish, Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Engineering. “The idea is that they will create enduring links which will benefit both the Fellows and the UK research base in years to come. In effect it will help build our engineering capacity at the highest levels both in the UK and in the Fellow’s country of origin.” MOTT MACDONALD FABER MAUNSELL A global management, engineering and development consultancy working in 120 countries, Mott MacDonald is employee-owned with a strong ethical and environmental ethos. It supports staff in humanitarian projects and has won awards for excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THEIR GRADUATE SCHEME The firm’s graduate development programme covers topics such as presentation skills and managing environmental risks. Online learning and accredited training courses are also available, with senior employees mentoring new recruits. Engineers are supported to attain chartered status. WHAT PROJECTS MIGHT I BE INVOLVED IN? Assessing the environmental impacts of international construction projects, and developing sustainable initiatives, protecting biodiversity or providing emergency flood relief in international locations. HOW MUCH WILL I EARN? £24,000, plus bonus. HOW DO I APPLY? Visit www. environment.mottmac.com Competition is steep — over 700 people applied in the first round and more are expected next year. But it’s worth making the effort — the Fellowship provides grants for two years’ study in a UK institution — with £24,000 per year to cover subsistence and a further £8,000 a year for research expenses. There is also a relocation allowance of £2,000 An international engineering consultancy with 30 offices across Europe, Faber Maunsell specialises in building, transportation and environmental services. Sustainable community projects range from designing new hospitals, schools and transport projects to delivering renewable energy strategies. TELL ME MORE ABOUT THEIR GRADUATE SCHEME The company’s accredited two- to three-year graduate training scheme offers mentoring to help graduates achieve chartered status within five years. Training includes vital ‘real-world’ skills such as project management and negotiation. WHAT PROJECTS MIGHT I BE INVOLVED IN? Designing energy efficient buildings, developing renewable energy solutions that harness wave or wind power, assessing the environmental impact of construction projects or protecting coastal areas and habitats. HOW MUCH WILL I EARN? £22,000-£24,000, plus £2,000 golden hello HOW DO I APPLY? Visit www. fabermaunsell.com for those who will be uprooting to the UK. As an added incentive, Fellows who stay in research will receive an extra £6,000 a year for 10 years. The closing date for the next round of applications is January 15, 2009. Visit www.newtonfellowships.org for more information. NEWTON INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS Fourteen talented engineers can now apply for one of 50 prestigious Newton International Fellowships backed by the British Academy, the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Royal Society. Launched in June 2008 by the Science Minister Ian Pearson, the scheme has the aim of bringing together the best postdoctoral researchers from around the world. “The Newton International Fellowships will bring the rising stars in international research to the UK for two years,” explains Essence of life: many engineering firms offer graduate schemes that involve placements on international community projects *** *** THE DAILY TELEGRAPH *** *** Tunnels of love THE BRITISH ENGINEERS WHO ARE ADORED THE WORLD OVER page 2 From snowboards to iPods THE CAREER THAT MAKES YOUR WORLD WORK page 5 Champions’ league BUILDING THE WORLD’S SPORTS STADIA page 8 PHOTOLIBRARY Engineering CAREERS IN THURSDAY, O *** II *** *** THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH | *** CAREERS IN ENGINEERING GOING UNDERGROUND The Daily Telegraph INTO THE DEEP N early 200 years ago, Marc Brunel (father of Isambard Kingdom) revolutionised tunnel construction when building the Thames Tunnel — the first to use *** *** THE DAILY TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 *** *** | III The Daily Telegraph GRADUATES CAREERS IN ENGINEERING WATERAID/MARCO BETTI MAKING A DIFFERENCE: ENGINEERING SOCIAL CHANGE IF WORKING ON ETHICAL PROJECTS IS TOP OF YOUR AGENDA, THERE ARE SOME EXCELLENT GRADUATE SCHEMES OFFERING Y *** IV *** *** THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH | *** *** *** THE DAILY TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 *** *** | V The Daily Telegraph INDUSTRY OVERVIEW CAREERS IN ENGINEERING FROM CREATING HI-TECH SPORTS EQUIPMENT TO DEVELOPING SPACE SATELLITES, AN ENGINEERING DEGREE CAN EQUIP YOU FOR A VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS, SAYS THEA JOURDAN MAKING THE *** VI *** *** THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH | *** CAREERS IN ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEURS The Daily Telegraph THE B SHOW STEALING THERE ARE GOOD SUPPORT NETWORKS FOR SMART-THINKING ENGINEERS WHO ARE KEEN TO MAKE THEIR IDEAS CENTRE STAGE, SAYS PENELOPE RANCE ritish engineering h *** *** THE DAILY TELEGRAPH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 *** *** | VII The Daily Telegraph INNOVATION CAREERS IN ENGINEERING Royal Academy of Engineering. This enables students to have contact with engineers who are established entrepreneurs or those who are developing their own ideas. Attendees ar *** VIII *** *** THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2008 THE DAILY TELEGRAPH | *** CAREERS IN ENGINEERING PUBLIC PROJECTS JULIAN ANDREWS, CORBIS, EPA, The Daily Telegraph HE THE STADIA SUPREMO Top views: from left, the Bird’s Nest stadium; the Allianz Arena, Munich; impression of the London 2012 Velodrom