Supervising quality control procedures during construction and production operations, monitoring plant conditions during use and advising on inspection, maintenance and repair procedures. This is sometimes possible A possibility after gaining sufficient knowledge and experience and developing a network of contacts. A period of further training and experience recognised by the appropriate professional body is required for professional status. Career development Good prospects within the specialism. Advancement to a senior position as a technical specialist is often possible.
Managerial responsibilities are highly likely.
The salary data was collected in Sep 99 Salary affected by location, sector and size of organisation, and amount of travel involved. Working hours and conditions Typically includes regular extra hours but not weekends or shifts Desk based but frequent on-site visits, often at short notice, which require attention until the problem is resolved. Some dangerous conditions or sites, eg inside boilers or at heights. Jobs are quite widely available Materials engineers work mainly in the more industrialised areas of the country. Lifestyle implications High level of responsibility and decision making create a stressful and pressured environment.