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Mechanical engineer (Chartered/Incorporated)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (SPSRC)
	Address:	Polaris House North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1ET	A government agency who fund research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. Useful background information.
	Address:	Polaris House North Star Avenue Swindon SN2 1ET
	Tel:	01793 444000
Engineering Council UK
			The regulatory body for the engineering profession. Includes a search for accredited courses.


EngineeringUK
	Address:	Weston House 246 High Holborn London WC1V 7EX	Lots of information about a career in engineering, with links to other useful organisations. Includes information about an annual careers event 'The Big Bang', which is led by EngineeringUK and promotes careers interest in engineering, science and maths.
	Address:	Weston House 246 High Holborn London WC1V 7EX
	Tel: Fax:	020 3206 0400 020 3206 0401
Engineers Make it Happen
			Lots of information about careers in engineering, with case studies, career routes and the opportunity to try working in industry as a summer placement. There are games to play and careers pack and posters available, which are available in both English and Welsh.


Enginuity
			Includes loads of information about engineering and what it is. There are career route planners to help you find the right career for you and case studies to give you an idea of what the job involves. There are careers and resource packs available to download.


Institution of Engineering and Technology
	Address:	Michael Faraday House Six Hills Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2AY	Very useful careers and training page with lots of information.
	Address:
	Tel: Fax:	01438 313311 0438 765 526
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
	Address:	1-3 Birdcage Walk Westminster London SW1H 9JJ	Lots of useful background information in the 'Industries' section at the top of the home page. Click on your chosen field for career and training information.
	Address:	1-3 Birdcage Walk Westminster London SW1H 9JJ
	Tel: Fax:	020 7222 7899 020 7222 4557
Met Office
	Address:	FitzRoy Road Exeter Devon EX1 3PB	Useful background information, with lots of careers and training information.
	Address:	FitzRoy Road Exeter Devon EX1 3PB
	Tel: Fax:	01392 885680 01392 885681
Scottish Engineering
	Address:	105 West George Street Glasgow GS 1QL	Case studies, job profiles and work experience information specific to Scotland.
	Address:	105 West George Street Glasgow GS 1QL
	Tel: Fax:	0141 221 3181 0141 204 1202
SEMTA
	Address:	14 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JT	The Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies. There is a careers route planner available to download which gives information on the training and qualifications you will need.
	Address:	14 Upton Road Watford WD18 0JT
	Tel: Fax:	0845 643 9001 01923 256086
Women Into Science, Engineering and Construction (WISE)
	Address:	2nd floor Weston House 246 High Holborn London WC1V 7EX	Aimed at women entering the science, engineering and construction industries. Useful case study information with training routes.
	Address:	2nd floor Weston House 246 High Holborn London WC1V 7EX
	Tel: Fax:	020 3206 0408 020 3208 0401
Women's Engineering Society
	Address:	The IET, Michael Faraday House Six Hills Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 2AY.	Organisation promoting the education, training and practice of engineering for women.
	Address:
	Tel:	01438 765506