CUES Engineering
Careers Fair 2026
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2 profiles
Jane Street
Quantitative tradingLarge Hall
Jane Street is a quantitative trading firm with offices worldwide. We hire smart, humble people who love to solve problems, build systems, and test theories. You’ll learn something new every day in our office - whether it’s connecting with a colleague to share perspectives, or participating in a talk, class, or game night. Our success is driven by our people and we never stop improving.
Who they’re looking to meetAll students; internships typically for penultimate-year students.
TTP
Technology & product developmentLarge Hall
TTP is a Cambridgeshire-based employee-owned technology consultancy, where scientists and engineers collaborate to invent, design and develop new products and technologies. We work with the world’s most ambitious companies to address diverse, deep and complex problems that enable advanced products and make a difference to people’s lives. Our work covers a variety of industries spanning from medical devices and life science to energy and satellite technology.
Awerian formed from an internal group within TTP plc and has been working in UK defence and national security for over 15 years, providing advanced research and technology development services. Working closely with our clients, we deliver transformational ideas, technologies and capabilities that enable the UK to defend itself and remain at the forefront of innovation.
Each year we recruit a blend of summer interns, 6 & 12 month placement students, and permanent full-time graduates. We hire across Mechanical, Electronic and Software Engineering, Physics, and in the Cyber / AI disciplines. You can find out more, plus all our live vacancies, at ttp.com/careers/early-careers.
Who they’re looking to meetStudents and graduates in Mechanical, Electronic and Software Engineering, Physics, Cyber and AI.
Premium exhibitors
4 profiles
Aquaterra Energy
Offshore energyLarge Hall
Aquaterra Energy is a global offshore energy engineering company, delivering innovative engineering solutions, equipment and services across the energy industry, from offshore oil and gas to renewable energy and the energy transition. Our teams work on complex projects around the world, combining engineering expertise, technical innovation and practical experience to solve challenging offshore problems. As our business continues to grow, we’re also committed to developing the next generation of talent, giving graduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real projects from the start of their careers. Our next graduate intake will be opening shortly, so keep an eye on our careers page for more information and application details.
Who they’re looking to meetFourth-year students, Master’s students, PhD students
Bulgin
Electronic componentsLarge Hall
Bulgin is a globally recognised manufacturer of environmentally sealed connectors and electronic components, with over a century of engineering expertise behind us. We design and produce rugged, waterproof connectors, switches, indicators, battery holders and related components that keep equipment running reliably in the toughest conditions — from oil rigs and factories to electric vehicles and marine environments. Our engineers work closely with customers across the automotive, industrial automation, transport, telecoms, and renewable energy sectors, solving real-world connectivity challenges where failure simply isn't an option.
We're recruiting for our summer placement programme, giving students hands-on experience within our engineering teams. Placement students get involved in genuine product design and development work, from concept through to testing and manufacture, working alongside experienced engineers on projects that matter to our customers. It's a great opportunity to see how connector and component engineering works in practice, build your technical skills, and get a feel for a career in a company that's been solving hard engineering problems for over 100 years. If you're studying engineering and want practical experience that goes beyond the classroom, come and talk to us.
Who they’re looking to meetFirst-year students, Second-year students, Third-year students
Sentec / Xylem
Technology & product developmentLarge Hall
Sentec is a technology and product development consultancy founded in Cambridge that turns bold ideas into market ready innovations. Established in 1997 and headquartered at Radio House, we're a boutique team of around 40 engineers and scientists working across water, energy, and industry.
As part of Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), the global water technology leader, Sentec combines deep technical insight with global reach. Our work spans the full product lifecycle, from strategy and ideation through to development, testing, and transfer to manufacture. We specialise in sensing, ultra low power electronics, industrial IoT, and metrology, with patented technologies embedded in over 40 million installed products worldwide.
What sets us apart is our in house development lab, a model where clients own all the intellectual property we create, and a proven portfolio of licensable platforms including Sterling (water metering), Mobius (electricity metering), and Breeze (our ultra low power RTOS with 7M+ deployments).
We're seeking curious Cambridge graduates who thrive at the intersection of physics, electronics, firmware, and mechanical engineering. Join us to build technology for the real world, deployed at scale, and own what you create.
Who they’re looking to meetThird-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students, PhD students
TAIT
Live entertainment engineeringLarge Hall
TAIT partners with artists, brands, IP holders and place makers to bring culture-defining, never-before-seen experiences to life. With a legacy of innovation spanning over 45 years, TAIT has grown from pioneering in rock ‘n’ roll concert staging to setting the global standard for extraordinary live events and experiences through cutting-edge technology, precision engineering, and creative design. TAIT’s 20 global offices have developed iconic productions and experiences in over 30 countries, all seven continents, and even outer space for renowned performers, theme parks, exhibits, and venues across the globe, including partnerships with Taylor Swift, Cirque Du Soleil, Royal Opera House, Nike, NASA, Bloomberg, Google, Beyoncé, and The Olympics.
Who they’re looking to meetSecond-year students, Third-year students, Fourth-year students
Regular sponsors
3 profiles
Optiver
Trading & technologyLarge Hall
Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. As one of the oldest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 50+ exchanges across the globe. Our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilising force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates.
Who they’re looking to meetFirst-year students, Second-year students, Third-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students, PhD students
Morse Micro
Wireless semiconductorsLarge Hall
Our TikTok profile describes us as 99% engineering and 1% explaining what we do at parties! Morse Micro is a fabless semiconductor company building Wi-Fi HaLow (IEEE 802.11ah) chips. Wi-Fi HaLow delivers long-range, low-power, and secure connectivity with a sub-GHz radio frequency. With engineering teams in Australia, the UK, the USA, India, Taiwan and Japan, there are always opportunities to add value to our customer partnerships. Morse Micro has consistently committed to graduate intake programs and using these new skills to accelerate our business growth. In fact, over 20% of our global workforce joined in one of our Graduate programs. Check out MorseMicro.com for the latest set of opportunities.
Who they’re looking to meetStudents and graduates interested in semiconductor engineering and wireless connectivity.
TPP
Digital healthLarge Hall
TPP is a world-leader in Digital Health. From apps enabling patients to manage their own care to comprehensive hospital solutions, TPP delivers technology that connects everyone involved in healthcare delivery.
Who they’re looking to meetThird-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students, PhD students
Standard exhibitors
10 profiles
AECOM
Infrastructure consultingLarge Hall
We’re AECOM, the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm.
Working across 150+ countries, we bring bold ideas and practical action to the world’s greatest challenges. We’re talking everything from reconnecting communities in Bangladesh with climate-resilient infrastructure to restoring river habitats in the UK. From low-carbon transport to clean energy, and greener cities to flood defences that protect homes.
We’re seeking talented graduates and undergraduates across approximately 35 disciplines. These include civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services, industrial, fire, and sustainable buildings engineering, as well as quantity and building surveying, project management, planning and design, ecology, acoustics, environmental sciences, and water and energy-related fields.
Each year, we offer around 300 graduate roles and 100 placements (a mix of summer and industrial placements).
Please complete our short online registration form via our graduate website https://aecom.com/uk-ireland-graduate-careers/
We operate rolling recruitment and will be as flexible as possible on start dates, but most join us around September time.
Who they’re looking to meetCivil, structural, mechanical, electrical, building services, industrial, fire, and sustainable buildings engineering; quantity and building surveying, project management, planning and design, ecology, acoustics, environmental sciences, water and energy-related fields.
Alloyed
Advanced manufacturingLarge Hall
Alloyed redefines high-performance metal component design, qualification and manufacturing. From Oxford and Seattle, we combine proprietary software, machine learning, advanced metallurgy and industrial additive manufacturing to develop alloys, components and systems for demanding applications. Our connected workflow integrates materials development, component engineering, manufacturing and inspection, accelerating development and qualification while enabling designs beyond conventional manufacturing. We deliver structural and thermal-management hardware for wearable electronics and robotics, while Argive advances affordable propulsion systems, including turbojet engines and rockets. Graduates receive ownership of challenging projects, supported by multidisciplinary experts, while developing technologies that push the boundaries of advanced manufacturing worldwide.
Who they’re looking to meetThird-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students
cellXica
Wireless technologyLarge Hall
We’re cellXica. We design and build mobile radio equipment for private industrial networks and critical communications. We are looking for 2 summer interns for 2027 and accepting applications for 2027 graduates.
Previous internship projects:
- Development of a spectrum analyser using FPGA-acceleration of the underlying Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithm. This involved signal processing algorithms, Verilog for the FPGA and C++ for the GUI application.
- A Drone Detection System using 3 cellXica radio platforms at different locations around Cambridge, to estimate the location of a radio transmitter (simulated drone) via estimation of different arrival times of the signal at each receiver.
Who they’re looking to meetSecond-year students, Third-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students
Conisbee
Civil & structural engineeringLarge Hall
Conisbee are consulting structural and civil engineers with offices in London, Cambridge, Norwich and Colchester. Our award-winning work spans refurbishment, repair and extension through to major new-build projects across residential, education, healthcare, arts, commercial, sports and infrastructure. Our expertise includes heritage engineering, refurbishment and repair, sustainability, infrastructure and pre-planning advice. We seek to maximise the potential of every project while minimising resource use and balancing capital cost with long-term performance, adaptability, sustainability, robustness and architectural intent. We are always on the lookout for new talent to join our teams and would encourage prospective graduate engineers to get in touch.
Who they’re looking to meetThird-year students, Fourth-year students
Laing O’Rourke
Engineering & constructionLarge Hall
Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering and construction company delivering some of the UK’s most complex infrastructure and building projects across sectors including healthcare, science and research, rail, data centres, defence and security, and nuclear and green energy. We combine engineering excellence, digital innovation and modern methods of construction to create sustainable solutions that shape the built environment. We are currently recruiting graduates, summer placement students and 12-month industry placement students across a wide range of disciplines, including Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Planning, Procurement, Digital Engineering, Sustainability, Finance, Human Resources and Design Management.
Who they’re looking to meetSecond-year students, Third-year students, Fourth-year students
Link Engineering / MHA
Civil & structural engineeringLarge Hall
Build your future with Link Engineering and MHA Structural Design.
Link is a growing multidisciplinary consultancy delivering civil, structural and geotechnical engineering and transport planning services across the UK.
MHA is a long-standing and award-winning practice focused on structural engineering, recently acquired by the Link Group.
Together, we offer the chance to develop practical design skills across a range of projects, learn from highly experienced engineers, and take on meaningful responsibilities from an early stage.
So, whether you're looking for a summer placement, a year in industry, or a graduate role, you'll join a team that lives by its values.
Office locations: London, Birmingham and Manchester.
Who they’re looking to meetFirst-year students, Second-year students, Third-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students
Matta
AI & manufacturingLarge Hall
Matta builds AI-powered inspection and monitoring systems that give factories real-time visibility into quality and production, deployed across aerospace, food & beverage, ceramics, automotive, and defence. Our agents catch defects and issues human inspectors miss, turning factory floors into a source of continuous, actionable data. We're a fast-growing team building at the intersection of computer vision, robotics, and industrial software, and we're currently hiring for forward deployed engineers, AI scientists, software engineers, and operations roles. Come chat with us to find out more about life at Matta and where we're heading.
Who they’re looking to meetThird-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students, PhD students
Pell Frischmann
Built & natural environmentLarge Hall
Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private-sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.
Originally formed in 1926, we have a unique heritage in delivering client-focused solutions that deliver value through our commercial awareness, sustainable aspirations, and innovative approach. Our distinctive future is defined by our ownership; Pell Frischmann is a part of RSBG SE, the patient capital investment arm of RAG-Stiftung. RAG-Stiftung is a foundation with the long-term public purpose to deal with the environmental and social commitments resulting from the closing of Germany’s coal mining industry. RSBG SE’s mission is to generate sustainable funds for the foundation; so, our work directly contributes to the challenge of fighting global pollution and climate change.
Softwire
Software consultancyLarge Hall
Softwire is an independent software consultancy with offices in London, Manchester and Cambridge. We deliver innovative, high quality software solutions in a range of markets with clients including the BBC, government departments and Google DeepMind. We are looking for entry level consultant software engineers who want a challenging role in our highly successful and growing company. Our staff are among the smartest and happiest in the industry and they grow with us, learning diverse technologies and pursuing the type of work they find most interesting.
Who they’re looking to meetAnyone ready to start permanent work in 2027
Waymont
Technology consultingLarge Hall
Waymont Consulting is a technical consultancy based in Guildford and Tewkesbury. We provide novel hardware and software solutions to solve our clients’ most challenging problems. We work across a spectrum of cutting-edge technology, from high-speed signal processing with FPGAs to complex cyber security solutions.
We are looking for smart graduates keen to solve problems and challenge themselves in a state-of-the-art technical environment. From day one, consultants work alongside senior staff and customers on live projects, where their work will have an immediate impact.
Consultants can find themselves: creating hardware designs and liaising with sub-contractors to build them; developing software for distributed systems; designing algorithms for data processing; or writing proposals for next-generation products.
For applicants expecting to graduate with a 1st/2.1/PhD in a numerate discipline such as Physics, Engineering, Mathematics or Computer Science, we can offer permanent roles in hardware design, firmware and software development.
Prior programming experience is desirable but not essential.
Who they’re looking to meetThird-year students, Fourth-year students, Master’s students, PhD students
Professional institutions
2 profiles
IMechE
Professional institutionLarge Hall
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) helps students and engineers develop their skills, build professional connections and work towards professional registration. Free Student Affiliate membership is available to undergraduates studying their first STEM degree, including an integrated MEng. Members can access engineering resources, careers guidance and events through the Young Members Network. IMechE also runs student competitions including Formula Student, Railway Challenge and Design Challenge. Visit the stand to explore membership, find out how to get involved and learn about becoming a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
Who they’re looking to meetStudents of all years interested in mechanical engineering, professional membership and developing their engineering careers.
Institution of Civil Engineers
Professional institutionLarge Hall
Thinking about a future in civil engineering? Join the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), one of the world's leading engineering professional bodies, with over 97,000 members working to improve lives through infrastructure and engineering. Established in 1818, ICE supports students in developing professional skills, building industry connections, and working towards globally recognised qualifications, including Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
What's in it for students?
✅ Free Student Membership
✅ Networking opportunities with engineers and employers through local events and Early Career Networks
✅ Career support including webinars, presentations, mentoring and guidance on professional qualification pathways
✅ Awards, competitions and scholarships to enhance your CV and gain recognition
✅ Access to expert knowledge, industry insights, recorded lectures and engineering resources
Whether you're exploring career options, looking to build your professional network, or planning your route to becoming a Chartered Engineer, ICE can help you take the next step.