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	Aerospace engineer Aerospace engineers design, test, build and maintain aeroplanes, spacecraft and satellites.
	Air accident investigator Air accident investigators search for the causes of accidents and serious incidents, involving civilian aircraft.
	Building control officer Building control officers make sure existing buildings and new developments meet regulations, and are safe for the people who live and work in them.
	Building surveyor Building surveyors advise clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair of buildings.
	Chemical engineer Chemical engineers develop ways to turn raw materials into everyday products.
	Civil engineer Civil engineers design and manage construction projects, such as buildings, bridges, flood defences and transport links.
	Clinical engineer Clinical engineers design, develop and maintain medical equipment used to diagnose illness and treat patients.
	Construction manager Construction managers organise building projects to make sure they're completed safely, within budget and on time.
	Critical care technologist Critical care technologists monitor life support and other equipment used with critically ill patients.
	Design and development engineer Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
	Electrical engineer Electrical engineers design, build and maintain electrical systems, machinery and equipment in lots of different industries.
	Electronics engineer Electronics engineers design and develop systems for industry, from mobile communications to manufacturing and aerospace.
	Fire safety engineer Fire safety engineers make sure that buildings are designed to keep people, property and the environment safe from the dangers of fire.
	Heavy vehicle technician Heavy vehicle technicians service and repair lorries, trailers, transporters, forklifts, buses and coaches.
	Helicopter engineer Helicopter engineers service and repair helicopters.
	Marine engineer Marine engineers build and repair boats, ships, submarines, offshore platforms and drilling equipment.
	Merchant Navy deck officer Merchant Navy deck officers are responsible for the safety, navigation, operation and crew of cargo and passenger ships.
	Merchant Navy engineering officer Merchant Navy engineering officers maintain the mechanical and electrical machinery and instruments on board a ship.
	Motorsport engineer Motorsport engineers design, test and build racing cars, rally cars and motorcycles.
	Naval architect Naval architects design, construct, refit and repair marine vessels and offshore structures.
	Nuclear engineer Nuclear engineers design and build technology used in areas like power generation, healthcare and defence.
	Offshore drilling worker Offshore drilling workers extract oil and gas from under the seabed, working from platforms and rigs.
	Patent attorney Patent attorneys advise clients on how to apply for patents for new inventions, designs or processes.
	Production manager (manufacturing) Production managers make sure manufacturing processes run smoothly, are cost-effective and deliver products on time and of the right quality.
	Quarry engineer Quarry engineers investigate potential sites, oversee extraction operations and restore sites at the end of their commercial life.
	Renewable energy engineer Renewable energy engineers research and develop ways to generate sustainable power from wind, solar, hydrogen and biomass resources.
	Roadside assistance technician Roadside assistance technicians help people whose vehicles have broken down.
	Robotics engineer Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
	Royal Navy officer Royal Navy officers manage ship and submarine operations and are responsible for all personnel under their command.
	Aerospace engineering technician Aerospace engineering technicians build, test and maintain commercial and military aircraft, and satellites.
	Agricultural engineer Agricultural engineers build, service and repair agricultural, horticultural and forestry machinery and equipment.
	Automotive engineer Automotive engineers design, test and build cars, vans, lorries, buses and motorbikes.
	Boat builder Boat builders construct, repair and refit marine craft from small sailing boats to large sea-going vessels.
	Broadcast engineer Broadcast engineers make sure programmes are shown at the right times, go out without issues and are of the best quality.
	Building services engineer Building services engineers design, fit and maintain the heating, lighting and power systems in offices, hospitals and shopping centres.
	Building site inspector Building site inspectors check the quality and safety of construction work.
	Chemical engineering technician Chemical engineering technicians develop processes used in the manufacturing of medicines, food, textiles and fuels.
	Civil engineering technician Civil engineering technicians give technical support to engineers on construction projects.
	Construction plant mechanic Construction plant mechanics service and repair heavy plant machinery like diggers, forklift trucks and cranes.
	Construction plant operator Construction plant operators use excavators, dumper trucks, bulldozers and other heavy machinery on building sites.
	Construction site supervisor Construction site supervisors manage staff and subcontractors on building sites.
	Crane driver Crane drivers operate lifting machinery at construction sites, quarries, mines, ports and warehouses.
	Demolition operative Demolition operatives clear sites ready for use. They dismantle buildings and structures, remove hazardous waste and salvage reusable materials.
	Electrical engineering technician Electrical engineering technicians install, repair and maintain electrical equipment, systems and controls.
	Electrician Electricians install power, lighting and renewable technologies in buildings. They also inspect and repair electrical control systems and machinery.
	Electricity distribution worker Electricity distribution workers maintain and repair the power lines and cables that connect homes and businesses to the national grid.
	Formworker Formworkers build temporary wood or metal frameworks that support structures during construction stages.
	Furniture designer Furniture designers use their creative skills to develop products from cabinets, beds and chairs through to one-off pieces for clients.
	Gas service technician Gas service technicians install, service and repair gas appliances and heating systems.
	Heat pump engineer Heat pump engineers install and service zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings.
	Lift engineer Lift engineers install, service and repair lifts, escalators and moving walkways.
	Manufacturing systems engineer Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.
	Marine engineering technician Marine engineering technicians build, service and repair boats, ships and submarines.
	Materials engineer Materials engineers study how materials behave under different conditions and discover ways to improve their performance or put them to new uses.
	Mechanical engineer Mechanical engineers design, build and install machinery used in industries like power, engineering, transport and manufacturing.
	Mechanical engineering technician Mechanical engineering technicians design, install and repair industrial machines and parts.
	Metrologist Metrologists use very precise measurements in science and industry to make sure that processes and products meet high standards.
	Motor mechanic Motor mechanics repair and service cars and vans.
	Motorcycle mechanic Motorcycle mechanics service and repair motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes.
	Non-destructive testing technician Non-destructive testing (NDT) technicians test materials and components used in buildings, structures and machinery.
	Nuclear technician Nuclear technicians are involved in the safety and day-to-day running of nuclear power stations.
	Pipe fitter Pipe fitters install industrial pipework, valves and sprinklers in factories, commercial premises, ships and large buildings like power stations.
	Plumber Plumbers install and repair water and heating systems in residential households and commercial properties.
	Product designer Product designers create new products and improve existing ones.
	Prosthetist and orthotist Prosthetists and orthotists use the latest technology to create devices that help patients move without pain.
	Rail track maintenance worker Rail track maintenance workers inspect and repair railway tracks, bridges, tunnels and viaducts.
	Refrigeration and air-conditioning installer Refrigeration and air-conditioning installers fit, service and repair cooling systems in buildings, storage and transport.
	Rolling stock engineering technician Rolling stock engineering technicians service, maintain and repair train engines, carriages and other rail vehicles.
	Roustabout Roustabouts work on oil and gas rigs, maintaining equipment, unloading supplies and helping the drilling team with tasks.
	Signalling technician Signalling technicians identify problems and repair, test and maintain the equipment that moves trains safely.
	Steel erector Steel erectors assemble beams and girders that support the structure of buildings, stadiums, bridges and tunnels.
	Steel fixer Steel fixers install and tie together steel bars and mesh that are used to strengthen concrete on construction projects.
	Structural engineer Structural engineers help to design and build large structures and buildings, like hospitals, sports stadiums and bridges.
	Telecoms engineer Telecoms engineers install broadband, mobile and landline phone networks and work on satellite, digital TV and fibre optic systems.
	Toolmaker Toolmakers make precision tools and parts that are used in manufacturing and engineering.
	Welder Welders cut, join and shape metals, alloys and other materials in the manufacturing, construction and engineering industries.
	Wind turbine technician Wind turbine technicians maintain and repair wind farm turbines on land and at sea.
	3D printing technician 3D printing technicians make different products, such as medical implants, car parts, aircraft parts or fashion accessories.
	Acoustics consultant Acoustics consultants help manage and control noise and vibrations in homes, workplaces and other environments.
	Agricultural engineering technician Agricultural engineering technicians help to solve practical engineering problems in land-based industries.
	Auto electrician Auto electricians fit, service and repair the electrical systems in motor vehicles.
	Automotive parts advisor Motor vehicle parts persons supply individuals, dealerships and garages with spare parts.
	Building technician Building technicians support engineers, surveyors and architects on construction projects.
	CAD technician Computer-aided design (CAD) technicians use software to design buildings, structures, vehicles, machinery and components.
	Car manufacturing worker Car manufacturing workers build motor vehicles by assembling parts on a production line.
	CNC machinist Computer numerically controlled (CNC) machinists make precision parts for the engineering and manufacturing industries.
	Electricity generation worker Electricity generation workers operate and maintain equipment in power stations.
	Electronics engineering technician Electronics engineering technicians design, build and maintain electronic systems and components.
	Engineering construction technician Engineering construction technicians support engineers to design, test, install, repair, maintain and decommission industrial facilities.
	Engineering maintenance technician Engineering maintenance technicians service and repair equipment in industries like manufacturing, production and transport.
	Engineering operative Engineering operatives make, service and repair machinery and tools across lots of different industries.
	Estimator Estimators work out how much the different parts of an engineering or construction project will cost.
	Forensic collision investigator Forensic collision investigators use science and engineering to investigate the causes of road traffic and vehicle related incidents.
	Gas mains layer Gas mains layers install and maintain pipelines that supply homes and businesses with gas.
	Heating and ventilation engineer Heating and ventilation engineers install and service heating and air conditioning systems in buildings like offices, schools and hospitals.
	Maintenance fitter Maintenance fitters install, service and repair industrial machinery and equipment.
	Model maker Model makers create 3D models for use in film and TV, construction, engineering and architecture.
	Packaging technologist Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.
	Quality control officer Quality control officers check that a company's products and services meet quality standards.
	Quarry worker Quarry workers excavate and process rock, slate, gravel and sand from quarries and opencast mines.