Engineering professionals
£44,843
Average salary
40 hours
Average weekly hours
2.31%
Unemployment rate
Definition: Engineering professionals n.e.c.
*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2129
Job holders in this unit group perform a variety of professional engineering functions not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 212: Engineering Professionals.
Common tasks include:
- researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems
- establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys
- designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture
- devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials
- prepares sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details
- examines and advises on patent applications
- provides technical consultancy services
(N.E.C. = not elsewhere classified)
Qualifications
Chartered engineers possess an accredited university degree. After qualifying, periods of appropriate training and experience are required before membership of a chartered engineering institution is attainable. Incorporated engineers possess an accredited university degree, BTEC/SQA award or an apprenticeship leading to an NVQ/SVQ at Level 4. All routes are followed by periods of appropriate training and relevant experience.
*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.
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Equality focus: Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Breaking down the official government big data sources by gender, age and region. Hours and pay data based on full time equlivalent roles.
Breakdown by gender
£43,279
Female average annual salary
£44,843
Male average annual salary
38
Female average weekly hours
41
Male average weekly hours
Average pay per hour: Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Workforce gender: Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Breakdown by region
£50,579
South East (England) - highest annual average salary
£40,671
East Midlands (England) - lowest annual average salary
44
Northern Ireland - Highest average weekly hours
39
North East (England) - Lowest average weekly hours
Average pay per week (£): Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Average weekly hours by UK region/nation: Engineering professionals n.e.c.
Breakdown by age
20 years
Lowest annual salary (£19,293)
years
Highest annual salary (£0) at this age