The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board is proudly sponsoring the ECITB Teamwork Award at the 2025 Big Bang UK Young Scientist and Engineers Competition.
The exciting collaboration, in partnership with EngineeringUK, is part of the ECITB’s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of engineering and inspiring the next generation of brilliant engineers.
The ECITB Teamwork Award recognises students who have demonstrated exceptional collaboration skills, innovative thinking and creative problem-solving as they work together to deliver engineering solutions.
Andrew Hockey, CEO of the ECITB, will be among the judging panel for the Teamwork Award.
“As we move towards the energy transition, the ability to work effectively within teams to solve complex challenges is essential.
“Our industry is built on collaboration—whether it’s working across disciplines, industries, or geographical boundaries. This is why we are so proud to support an initiative that showcases these vital skills and encourages young people to explore the many possibilities a career in engineering offers.”
Andrew Hockey
CEO, ECITB
Big Bang Teamwork Award - judges and award ceremony
The Big Bang Competition is now closed for entries. It is free to young people in the UK aged 11 to 18 who can enter one project, either on their own or as part of a team. Selected finalists will showcase their projects at the Big Bang Fair on 17 June 2025 at Birmingham NEC where the awards ceremony will also take place.
Entries within the competition submitted for the Teamwork Award will present their projects to a panel of judges. This includes Andrew and Lauriann Williams, Civil Engineer at RB Plant and representative from the early careers network, Innov8.
Andrew added:
“By sponsoring the Teamwork Award, we aim to inspire young minds, ignite a passion for engineering, and reinforce the important role they can play in shaping a better, more sustainable future.
“For many students, the Big Bang Competition is their first introduction to the excitement and challenge of engineering. It’s an opportunity to showcase not only their technical skills but their ability to collaborate, communicate, and innovate. Skills that are invaluable.”
More information on the Big Bang
Led by Engineering UK, the Big Bang showcases surprising possibilities and connects the future workforce to inspiring role models in STEM.
Read more on the Big Bang Competition and The Big Bang Fair (17-18 June) at:
