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< Back Share: Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Linkedin Meet the winners Awards include UK Young Engineer of the Year, supported by Thales, UK Young Technologist of the Year, supported by Siemens and Young Scientist of the Year. Today we’re excited to announce the winners of The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition. Held at The Big Bang Fair, the spectacular awards ceremony followed a day-long showcase of talented young innovators.

Overview Demand for engineering and technology skills continues to rise across the UK. These skills support national priorities including productivity, global competitiveness and the transition to net zero. They also underpin key growth sectors identified in the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy that are central to the UK’s economic resilience and security. Many of these sectors, including energy, defence and infrastructure, operate across internal UK borders and rely on mobile workforces.

Overview Job title: Corporate Governance Manager Salary: £49,500 to £53,000 (pro rata) p/a Contract: Permanent, part time (21 hours per week) Location: London/hybrid Closing date: 21 June at 4pm We are looking for an experienced and trusted individual to work closely with our CEO, Director of Finance and Corporate Services, and Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance across the organisation.

Today’s interim report from Alan Milburn, on young people and work, is a concerning read The report warns that the NEET rate for young people could exceed 16% within 5 years. This is deeply worrying. NEET stands for 'not in education, employment or training'. At the same time, it is encouraging to see the review examine issues that EngineeringUK highlighted in our evidence.

< Back Share: Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Linkedin 2 new appointments made We're very pleased to announce the appointment of 2 new trustees. Laura Hughes joined EngineeringUK’s board in May 2026. Dame Tamara Finkelstein DCB joined the board in February 2026. Laura Hughes is a Chartered Chemical Engineer. She has more than 25 years’ experience across engineering, infrastructure and the energy transition.

A framework for building STEM interest and aspiration throughout school While a single STEM outreach activity can be inspiring, enjoyable and informative, research suggests that providing young people with ongoing, repeated experiences is more effective. The Sustained STEM engagement framework is a guide for schools, businesses and outreach providers on building ongoing STEM activity for young people.

Overview Job title: Trusts and Foundations Manager (maternity cover) Salary: £42,000-£47,500 p/a Contract: Full time, 10-month fixed term contract Location: London/hybrid Closing date: 7 June at 4pm This maternity cover role is a fantastic opportunity to make a direct impact on this mission. You’ll achieve this as part of a deeply collaborative and trusts-funding-ready organisational culture.

Join us to celebrate the future of engineering and tech We are excited to announce the theme for this year’s Tomorrow's Engineers Week is Shape our future. This theme will show how the industry tackles real-world challenges young people care about and how a career in STEM can help shape future solutions. Taking place from 9 to 13 November 2026, the Week aims to inspire young people's perceptions of the engineering and technology industry. It's a great opportunity to bring the community together.

Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from 9 to 11 June 2026, The Fair is the UK’s biggest free celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) for young people. Top organisations from across the STEM sector, as well as other industries where STEM skills are vital, will run exciting hands-on activities. From drone workshops and robotics challenges to climate crisis escape rooms and an aeroblast arena – there promises to be something for everyone.

Publication date: 2026 < Back Share: Share on Facebook Share on X Share on Linkedin In just 3 weeks’ time, more than 20,000 students from across the UK will be wowed with interactive tasters of real-world STEM. This is part of the much-loved Big Bang Fair – a unique event where industry looks to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers.