Welcome to the May edition of the WES newsletter, We're inviting your nominations this month for the Top 50 Influential Women in Engineering List - don't delay as the deadline is just a few days away. Also, we're asking our younger WES members to consider applying to become part of the WES Young Members' Board. In addition, you'll find all the usual WES news, events, competitions and jobs in the newsletter too.
The Women's Engineering Society is committed to supporting women in engineering. Click through the following link for more information on being a WES member. It costs just a pound a week and helps us to do our work to promote engineering and technology amongst women and girls.
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YOU HAVE UNTIL MIDNIGHT 23 MAY TO NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR
The awards are open to all women in Britain who work in the engineering sector, and is being run in partnership with the Women's Engineering Society (WES), key employers and associated organisations.
WES Chief Executive Dawn Bonfield says:
"I encourage you to support this initiative in order to raise the profile of your prominent women members. We need more role models to be visible in order to encourage the next generation and to start to show the diversity in engineering that we are all working towards".
Unless women have been nominated they will not be eligible. The nomination process is easy and you do not need the approval of the person you are nominating. Self nomination is also possible and encouraged.
The hope is that these awards will inspire the next generation of engineers by helping celebrate those currently excelling in the industry. You can be part of that process by making your nomination here by MIDNIGHT ON MONDAY 23 MAY. Further guidance on nominations can be found here. |
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Graduate Opportunities and Recruitment
We have a number of graduate opportunities this month to share with you. For more details and to apply, please click on the link for each individual opportunity.
SEVERN TRENT
Severn Trent has the following opportunities for Graduates:
CIVIL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES.
APPLY NOW for September 2016
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY MICROSOFT RESEARCH LTD WELSH WATER, WALES INSTRON
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National Women in Engineering Day 23 June 2016
With just over a month to National Women in Engineering Day (NWED), is your activity planned yet? If you don't have any plans of your own, then come along to IET Savoy Place where WES will be giving an overview of the work that we do and what our plans are for our centenary in 2019. This event will take place between 10.30 and 12.30 on 23 June immediately after the breakfast launch of the Top 50 Women in Engineering List. If you would like to know more about WES and how you can get involved, then come along to this free event. See the WES website for registration details.
NWED is your chance to support, inspire, celebrate and raise the profile of your amazing female engineers. The subtheme this year is #RaisingProfiles.
And in doing this you will also be drawing attention to the fulfilling careers available in engineering for girls and young people. See the range of ideas to help you celebrate the day here.
Do keep us informed of what you are doing using the hashtag #NWED2016. Further information can be found here. www.nwed.org.uk .
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...SAVE THE DATE...
PPE Event 23 June 2016
To mark National Women in Engineering Day a Knowledge Sharing Event has been organised to address a critical issue for women in the industry, in partnership with WES, WISE, IMechE, Prospect & the TUC.
For more information and to book click here
Have your say on whether you think PPE for women has improved
 I n support of the the PPE event on 23 June a joint survey has been created by Prospect trade union, Women's Engineering Society (WES), WISE, TUC and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Support Network to explore women's experience of wearing PPE at work.
We are keen to learn whether the provision of PPE for women has improved in recent years; to identify good practice and to highlight any continuing areas of concern. We will publish the survey returns on NWED 23 June along with any recommendations for further action.
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Want a rewarding experience alongside your job?
 Then consider MentorSET, WES's mentoring scheme for women in STEM. We are still seeking new mentors to ensure the perfect pairing with our mentees. Mentoring is a great way of providing development opportunities for mentors, not just the mentees as well as great personal satisfaction. Being a mentor can improve your leadership skills and enable you to learn from alternative approaches and different ways of thinking. It can be challenging, inspiring and enlightening.
So if you think you have the skills and can see the benefit that mentoring can do, please do get in touch and consider joining here.
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WES Young Members Board - Would you like to be involved?
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The Women's Engineering Society has decided to set up a Young Members Board (YMB). The board will consist of professional young women, all under the age of 30, who work or study in an engineering field.
The role will involve working on WES projects as well as supporting outreach activities, but the time commitment required is flexible. Any female engineer under 30 years old is eligible to apply, and experience of promoting STEM or serving on a board previously is not required.
The deadline to apply for the WES Young Members Board is next Friday 27th May - don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! The YMB will provide its members with growth and development opportunities, as well as strengthening your links with WES.
- A current CV
- A professional style photograph (no holiday snaps!)
- A supporting statement from your company
- A statement about why you would like to be part of this committee
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New Scientist Live - the UK's biggest festival of ideas and discovery, launches this September
 22nd - 25th September 2016 at ExCeL London
For four days this September, New Scientist Live will be like nowhere else on Earth. The inaugural New Scientist Live event, courtesy of the team behind the world's most popular science weekly, is a four-day festival of ideas and discovery taking place at ExCeL London.
Rooted in the biggest, best and most provocative science that touches all areas of human life, the show will feature over 200 exhibitors, 120 speakers, 5 theatres and 4 immersive zones covering Brain & Body, Technology, Earth and The Cosmos to showcase how science, technology and engineering drive our economy, shape our culture and improve our lives. See, hear and touch the future at New Scientist Live; it's science as you've never seen it before. Book your place now and save ££s If you are a member of WES you can get an exclusive discounted rate on tickets* With this offer, tickets for Thursday or Friday at the show are just £20 - saving £9 per ticket on the door rate, and tickets for Saturday or Sunday at the show are just £22.50 - saving £6.50 per ticket on the door rate.
To book quote WES16 on the booking page or call 0844 581 1295
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Could you help Katalin do her Masters by undertaking her Survey?
Katalin Kiss is doing her Master's dissertation at the University of Warwick. Her topic is related to engineering, ethics, and retention through different generations, and she is looking for some help.
If you are an engineer in the UK please could you spare the time to help Katalin with her dissertation and undertake this 5-10 min survey? Complete the survey here
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Calling all engineers to join the Inspiring Women Campaign
 The national Inspiring Women campaign launched October 2013 and already has 20,000 amazing women ready to talk with girls in state schools about the 'job they do' and route they took. Our ambition is to see these women from a wide range of occupations going into state schools collectively talking to 500,000 young women. We already have 20,000 women so let's make it 30,000 by 2017.
To find out more information and to see how pledging just one hour of your time a year can make a difference, read more here.
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TRIZ for Dummies now available
 Written in plain English 'TRIZ For Dummies' is an introduction to TRIZ aimed at a general audience, with examples drawn from diverse areas such as business, medicine, consumer goods and everyday life. Part of Oxford Creativity's mission to make this powerful toolkit accessible for everyone, the book shows how to use TRIZ to solve problems, think creatively and deliver innovative solutions.
For more about TRIZ and to order your copy of TRIZ for Dummies visit the Oxford Creativity website here
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Publishing Opportunity
 The IET is keen to hear from all subject experts, authors and peer reviewers! The IET is now accepting contributions for the new Engineering & Technology Reference. For more information please follow this link
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School Gate SET
Over the next three months, School Gate Set will be recruiting 40 career-break engineers, technologists and technicians whose children are in primary school. School Gate SET ambassadors will build relationships with their children's school and support the STEM curriculum. If you are interested, visit School Gate SET's blog for more details.
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POWERful women Survey
 POWERful women seeks to advance the professional growth and leadership development of women in the UK's energy sector. The launch of a follow up report to 'Igniting Change-building the pipeline of female leaders in energy' took place on 9 May at the House of Lords, and still as little as 9% of all board seats in the energy sector are held by women.
 One of our targets is to see an increase of 40% of women working in middle management in energy moving to senior management. Please help us to help you by completing the survey that we have set up to find out more about what career development requirements you feel you have in order to progress.
Thank you for your support
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Nominate now for the WISE Awards 2016
 The WISE Awards showcase remarkable women and men whose stories are not widely known but are changing the face of science, technology and engineering in the UK. We are looking for people who have inspired others to follow in their footsteps.
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Update from INWES
For the latest information from INWES in Paris please read on here
Also if you are interested in a call for papers for the Annual Conference of the German Association of Women Engineers please download the information here.
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Win a Lego Mindstorm Education EV3 in the RHUL-EE Launch competition
To celebrate the launch of the new Electronic Engineering department at Royal Holloway University of London, the department is sponsoring the RHUL-EE Launch competition that offers a Lego Mindstorm Education EV3 and a Royal Holloway 'goody bag' for each of the best three smartphone videos of maximum length 3 minutes answering the following question:
'As technology advances we are able improve the quality of our life in many ways.
We may soon see driverless cars on our roads and our own homes can even now become connected homes allowing us to interface with them via our smart phones.
In that new world, how would you like to be connected with your home, and how may being connected with your home improve the quality of life for your family?'
This competition launches on National Women in Engineering Day (23rd June 2016) and is for individuals or groups (only ONE entry per school) aged 14-18. The closing date for entries is 31st December 2016. Winners will be announced on the department's website and winners will be informed individually by the 31st January 2017. Entries to be sent by email to the Head of Department at david.howard@rhul.ac.uk either as an attachment, a YouTube link or a cloud storage link.
Electronic Engineering is Royal Holloway's newest department which will take its first cohort of students in September 2017. Royal Holloway started as an all-women college in 1879 and Electronic Engineering seeks to offer degree programmes that appeal to all. Creativity will be placed at the forefront of teaching through project based learning activities; ingenuity results from applied creativity leading to invention that uses science to provide the tools required to realise a practical result. This is recognised in the subjects required for entry: Maths, any science (with a pass in the lab component) and any other A level.
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Aspire to Engineer
 "We are a group of aspiring female engineers running a campaign called "Aspire to Engineer" to promote Engineering as a subject and a career path to the next generation perhaps more importantly to girls. Giving the confidence to youngsters is key because some believe they are not "smart" enough to be an engineer or it is too difficult. Yes, it is a difficult subject and intelligence is a massive bonus. However, intelligence is not paramount to becoming an engineer. Great work ethic, never-ending determination with an innovative imagination is what makes a prodigious engineer. We would like to do this by visiting schools, attending talks, partaking in radio interviews and much more!"
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NCE100 Awards
 The winners of the NCE100 Awards were announced on 11 May at the Grosvenor House Hotel, in London, recognised for their achievement in five areas that are critical to delivering for clients and making engineering workplaces a great place to be. WES was involved in the judging of Diversity Champion of the year with the panel comprising Michelle Dix (Managing Director Crossrail), Helen Wollaston (WISE) and Benita Mehra (President WES).
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Will you take part in a pioneering campaign for gender equality in engineering?
 Think it's time there was less talking and more action when it comes to gender equality in engineering? Us too! We're looking for forward-thinking engineering companies to take part in a pioneering not-for-profit campaign to accelerate progress towards gender equality in the workplace. Alongside the Women's Engineering Society, we've developed a dynamic model to address challenges including female talent recruitment, retention and development, along with cross gender workforce engagement. We're now seeking sponsors to work with us in the pilot stage to become case studies and ambassadors for the campaign.
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Isambard Kingdom Brunel Award Lecture Nominations are open!
The nominees should be active, early career researchers who are skilled in communicating their research to the wider public. They should be available to present their Award Lecture at the British Science Festival on Friday 9 September 2016 in Swansea.
The selected lecturers will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the British Science Festival, public engagement training, a £250 honorarium and an invitation to the Festival Dinner on Thursday 8 September 2016. There may also be other opportunities to present the Award Lecture at other science festivals in the UK.
To nominate a researcher please fill out this short form by 9 am on Tuesday 24 May 2016. As this deadline is very tight please do get in touch with Rosie Waldron at: rosie.waldron@britishscienceassociation.org if you have someone in mind but you will not be able to get the nomination form filled out in time.
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Semta Survey of Parents and Influencers
 Semta is running a survey until mid-June to capture attitudes towards influencing young people to consider engineering. Unlike previous surveys, this one is aimed at current engineering employees, an audience that is likely to be more positive towards the profession than the general public.
Semta will share the resulting report with the Diversity Leadership Group. Please would you encourage your engineering networks and staff to take part. The survey is available at Engineering Survey and takes only 5-10 minutes to complete.
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Help Katherine reach Japan this summer!
 Sixteen year old Katherine Welbourne has been invited to take part in the very first All-Girl UK-Japan Young Scientist Workshop taking place at Nagoya University in Summer 2016. This is a truly fantastic opportunity and a dream come true for her! The trip is organised and subsidised by the Clifton Scientific Trust and they have put in place a female chaperone for her, but Katherine urgently needs to raise another £1,300 to cover flights and accommodation so she can go. For more on her story and de tails of this fabulous opportunity click here.
The UK and Japan share a real urgent need to provide specific support for girls in science and girls leadership as addressing the serious gender imbalance has been identified the most effective intervention that will help fill the current skills gap.
If you can help Katherine reach her target, please do visit her go fund me page to donate and send her to Japan this summer.
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Dame Sue Ion becomes a Fellow of the Royal Society
Congratulations to Dame Sue Ion, named as one of the 50 outstanding scientists on becoming a Fellow of the Royal Society. Nuclear engineering expert and WES member Dame Sue is a world authority on nuclear power. Her knowledge is sought by the Governments of the UK, USA and the European Union.
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CELEBRATING ENGINEERING INNOVATIONS!
Collaborate to Innovate looks to celebrate the best collaborations in engineering that have tackled a technical challenge in an innovative way. Don't miss out, enter before the 31st May.
So far we have some great entries from leading academic institutes and forward thinking engineering companies. The projects all meet a technical challenge related to one of our broad category theme; Transportation; Data & Connectivity; Health & Well-being; Safety & Security; The Built Environment; Energy Efficiency & Sustainability. Find out more about the categories here
Don't miss out on the opportunity to shout about your success! Enter now !
Who can Enter?
The competition is open to any collaborative group. Whether you're a major OEM collaborating with another large business, or a tiny academic research group working with an equally tiny university spin out, if you're developing innovative technology we want to hear from you. Find out more here.
Meet our Judges!
Our elite panel of judges including WES CEO Dawn Bonfield will review the shortlisted entries against criteria and the winners will be announced at the winners reception on 19th July 2016.
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Engineering HerstoriesIf you know a 14 - 18 year old individual or group who can tell an Engineering 'Herstory' for one of 52 magnificent women, please email nwed@wes.org.uk by 23 June (National Women in Engineering Day) for their chance to be winners!
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Engineering for You Video Contest 3
 There is less than a month left to enter the Engineering for You Video Contest 3: Mega-Engineering Projects for a chance to win $25,000!Most of humankind's biggest endeavours are mega engineering projects that provide solutions that span disciplines, geographies, and cultural boundaries.
We are looking for 1 to 2 minute videos that
(i) introduce a particular mega-engineering project,
(ii) highlight its importance/contribution to people and society, and
(iii) suggest contributions to its development.
The Grand Prize of $25,000 will go to the most inspiring 1-2 minute video. We hope that you will participate in the contest and also encourage those in your communities to enter as well!
The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2016, so start filming!
Visit www.e4uvideocontest.org to learn more!
For any additional questions, please email E4Uvideocontest@nae.edu.
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WES Corporates News:
We would like to welcome the Royal Air Force (RAF) who join WES as a Company Member, and also welcome EDT who join WES as Not for Profit Members.
 We would also like to thank our renewing Partners Procter & Gamble who renew with us for another year as Event Partners.
A huge thank you to all our new and renewing Partners for their continuing support of WES.
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Have you read the WES Journal - The Woman Engineer?
Back issues of the WES journal are available here. Become a member and get your own copy delivered to your door.
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WES Partners and Sponsors
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Don't forget to forward our enewsletter to your friends and contacts, male or female, and help to inspire more young women to consider engineering and technology as a career.
With good wishes
the e-News team.
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Pint of Science in Sheffield
23 - 25/05/2016
Scientists from the University of Sheffield talk about their research in pubs!
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Free Returning to STEM course
27/05/2016
The OU will be launching a free "return to STEM" Badged Open Course (BOC)
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1-2-1 MBA Meetings and Women in Leadership Workshop, London
02/06/2016
An event featuring a panel and workshop on Women in Leadership, followed by MBA meetings with top business schools
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Talk to An Engineer in Preston
04/06/2016
More female engineers are encouraged to get involved in this event where engineers engage with a family audience. Contact the organisers if you can help.
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Accidental Conference: Funny Money, London
11/06/2016
The event explores our innately female relationship with money in all its complexity - from getting paid to running your own business
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STEMtech Conference
13 - 14/06/2016
The STEMtech conference and exhibition will be held at Telford.
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Taking Positive Action to Build your Talent Pipeline
15/06/2016
Equate Scotland are running this event aimed at engineering companies
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Electronic Engineering Open Days
15 -22/06/2016
Open days and taster days at the Royal Holloway University of London
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National Women in Engineering Day
23/06/2016
With events across the UK and beyond, please see the full line up at www.nwed.org.uk
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PPE for Women
23/06/2016
A new survey reveals the truth about PPE that women wear. A free event where you can share your experiences, meet suppliers and hear about good practice.
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IMarEST Ship Salvage Conference London
29/06/2016
The Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology's CPD event. Preferential rates given to WES members
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The UK Infrastructure Policy Summit 2016
London
07/07/2016
Bringing together key players in the UK infrastructure markets. Preferential rates given to WES members
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Inspire Her 2016: Grow Your Business. Find Your Tribe
16/07/2016
For all budding women entrepreneurs, at Girton College, Cambridge.
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WES Student Conference 2016
18 -19/11/2016
The annual WES student conference taking place at Aston University
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WES Event Partners
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Research Associate in Biomedical Optics
Research Associate in Photoacoustic Imaging and Physiological Sensing
UCL, London
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Lecturer in Electronic Engineering
Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow
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Funded PhD Studentships
Manchester University, Manchester
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Spectrum Policy Advisor (Space, Satellite and Science)
Ofcom, London
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Shift Operations Technician, Engine Testing
BP, Pangbourne, Berkshire
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Shift Technician Supervisor, Engine Tester
BP, Pangbourne, Berkshire
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Engineering Internship Program
Microsoft Research Ltd, Cambridge
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Senior Mechanical Engineer
BP, Saltend, Hull
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Graduate Program
Welsh Water, Wales
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Manufacturing Engineer
Eaton, Havant
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Eaton, Tichfield
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Industrial & Infrastructure Segment Sales Manager
Eaton, Aylesbury
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Manufacturing Process Engineer - Manchester and Reading
P&G, Manchester & Reading sites
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Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (CAD/CAM)
University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
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Lecturer/ Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Automotive Engineering (Dynamics)
University of Huddersfield, Huddersfield
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Regional Manager Mechanical
Bureau Veritas, Home based North
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Area Manager Electrical
Bureau Veritas, Home based South of England
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Gas Distribution Field Force Engineers
National Grid, Various locations
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Algorithmic IP Engineer
High Wycombe, Altera
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Software Engineer DSP Builder
High Wycombe, Altera
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