Mechanical Engineer
Tasks
- Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
- Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
- Designs and develops mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles and other machinery.
- Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
- Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.
Typical Education Level
Honours, Bachelor's degree
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 13% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£42,640 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for mechanical engineer is £42,640
2,774 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 2,774. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for mechanical engineer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £42,640 per year. That is about £3,553 per month or £21.87 per hour. New workers generally start on £27,877, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £71,546
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 2,774 people are employed in the region.
