Engineering construction industry employers and scholarship providers are invited to get involved in showcasing their careers at a high-profile gallery in London.
The ECITB is working with the Science Museum to raise awareness of engineering construction technician careers (Level 4+) through delivering a series of free activities in the museum’s Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery.
This free interactive gallery is designed for young people aged 11–16 to explore a wide range of technician careers through hands-on experiences.
These include stepping into the world of renewable energy to solve problems faced by wind turbine technicians and operating a robotic arm to weld a track. The gallery shines a light on the vital role technicians play across the economy.
Over eight days across two weeks in summer 2027, the ‘ECI takeover’ will inspire the next generation into the industry through hands-on experiences of careers in the industry.
“Similar to the ethos of Lincolnshire Construction and Engineering Week, letting young people try activities related to pipefitting, electrical work, mechanical assembly and project coordination transforms career exploration from a passive exercise into an unforgettable experience.
“Students who thought they had no interest in engineering might find a specific discipline that captures their imagination.
“Hands-on experiences can help close the representation gap in industry by giving underrepresented and marginalised individuals direct access to practical skills that traditional careers events often fail to provide.
“And with 40,000 extra workers predicted to be needed by 2030, inspiring enough young people to consider careers in engineering construction demands more than information – it needs that impactful experience.”
Mat Parker
Head of Careers & Inclusion at the ECITB
Summer 2027 dates at Science Museum
In 2025, the Science Museum in South Kensington, London, welcomed more than 2.6 million visits making it the 10th most visited visitor attraction in the UK1.
The provisional dates for the ‘ECI takeover’ are:
- Tuesday 22 June – Friday 25 June 2027
- Tuesday 29 June – Wednesday 30 June 2027
- Thursday 1 July – Friday 2 July 2027
Employers can (but do not have to) attend all eight days. The ECITB will organise a rota to ensure there is a lively range of activities throughout the eight days.
Pictured here and main image: Visitors to the Technicians Gallery at the Science Museum, London.
Mat added: “This is a fantastic opportunity for employers and scholarship providers to showcase technician roles, career pathways and the opportunities across the sector.
“While the event is still some way off, we are firming up the details now. The ECITB is looking for contributors and interested parties to help shape this exciting initiative.”
If you would like to join the event, please email:
