The report also found people working in engineering and technology occupations – which employs 6.3 million people in the UK , were significantly more likely to earn more compared to the average across all other occupations combined .

The data , using the Office of National Statistics ’ ( ONS ’) latest 2023 Labour Force Survey ( LFS ) and our ‘ engineering footprint ’, follows on from the Engineering UK ’ s Women in Engineering report published earlier in the year . This report provides the latest figures for those working in engineering and technology roles . It also looks at the composition of the engineering workforce , including breakdown by characteristics including age , gender and ethnicity . Employment by region , industry and occupation are also analysed .

A further 10.2 % were working in the industry but not in an engineering or technology occupation , which might include , for example , those working in HR at an engineering or technology company .

Head of Research at EngineeringUK , Becca Gooch , said , “ Our analysis also found marked gender differences in the popularity of some engineering and technology occupations . Roles like ‘ IT managers ’, ‘ quality assurance and regulatory professionals ’ and ‘ food and drink process operatives ’ were significantly more common among women working in engineering and tech , while ‘ electricians and electrical fitters ’, ‘ construction and building trades ’, and ‘ carpenters and joiners ’ were more common among men .”

The programme is designed to invest in the next generation of women in engineering , by supporting talent across UK and European universities . Five grants of up to £ 5,000 , paid in local currency , are available to the best interns who apply and successfully complete the internship in a Software Engineering role , ensuring they have financial freedom to complete their studies and focus on developing their careers .

Women make up just 25 % of the workforce in the tech industry , and an even smaller percentage of those work in engineering roles . The engineering sector as a whole saw a drop in the percentage of female engineers in the UK from 16.5 % in 2023 to 15.7 % in 2024 . Revolut is committed to improving gender diversity both within tech and engineering , and are encouraging applications from all individuals identifying as women to apply to the programme . training and workshops to build career skills and confidence . The grant is open to applications from identifying women studying STEM degrees in Spain , Poland , Portugal and the UK , who are predicted to achieve equivalent to a 2.1 or above upon graduation .

Michelle Muyunda , Diversity , Equity and Inclusion Specialist at Revolut , commented : “ Unfortunately , there simply aren ’ t enough women engineers across the industry . We want to change this . We want all women to feel that a successful career in engineering is within reach , and with our new grant , we hope we can remove a barrier for this intake of women that enables them to take a seat at the table . We ’ re excited to welcome our new engineers and see them thrive at Revolut .”

Applicants will have access to industry-leading mentoring and career-coaching from the Rev-women community , including

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