Primary Engineer@primaryengineer

Accessible, engaging and fully funded STEM projects for all UK schools designed to inspire engineers in the making!🚀🤖

 Burnley, Lancashire
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Joined April 2009
A new school year, new ideas, endless possibilities!🚀 We'd like to wish all students, teachers, and families a fantastic start to the term! 🎒✨
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Creativity, ambition and big ideas were on full display at Kingston University as we celebrated pupils in the London region of our ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ competition.
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Ideas, innovation and engineering ambition took centre stage at the University of Lincoln as we celebrated the pupils of East Central England region of our ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ competition. 📷
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A vibrant showcase of the creativity and ingenuity of young engineers across Yorkshire & the Humber! 🌟 We were delighted to host the ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ Yorkshire & Humber Public Exhibition and Awards Ceremony in Sheffield...
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We had a fantastic time at our ‘If you were an engineer, what would you do?’ South East Exhibition and Awards in Canterbury! The event brought together engineers, teachers, parents and pupils to celebrate an inspiring range of engineering ideas.
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Wow Cumbria!.... What a spectacular night celebrating our creative future engineers!☀️☀️☀️ We loved seeing so many pupils, teachers, engineers and families at our Cumbria 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' Public Exhibition and Awards ceremony. 📷
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A truly inspiring showcase of future engineering talent across the West of Scotland! We were honoured to host the 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' Scotland West Public Exhibition and Awards Ceremony.
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An outstanding evening of celebration and ingenuity on the island! We were delighted to welcome pupils, families, engineers and teachers to the 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' Jersey Public Exhibition and Awards Ceremony...
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An inspiring showcase of ideas, innovation and celebration across South England! 🎉 We were delighted to host another inspiring evening of celebration for pupils at our 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' South England Public Exhibition and Awards Ceremony...
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We had the best time at our 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' Public Exhibition and Awards Ceremony in the North East Region! 📸 Photos will be shared on Facebook in one week!
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A fantastic celebration of creativity and brilliant engineering thinking in West Midlands! 📷 We celebrated another evening of innovation at the Engineering & Computing Building of Coventry University this week, for all those pupils in the region in our...
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✨ The First update on the Upclip Prototype! ✨ We are excited to share progress from the CAA STEM ProtoTeam as they continue developing the Upclip project. 💙✨ Read the full update here! primaryengineer.com/tag/caap…
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🧳✨We are excited to share the first update from the AVEVA ProtoTeam as they begin bringing Maya’s Smart Follow Me Suitcase to life. This idea focuses on creating a suitcase that can follow you hands free through busy spaces. We cannot wait to share more updates! 💙✨
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🚗✨We are excited to share the first update from the Thales Crawley ProtoTeam as they begin bringing the Magnetic Car to life. This creative idea was designed by Issabella, and explores a new way of thinking about transport! 💙🚗✨ Read more here! primaryengineer.com/tag/tcpt…
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🔥🚁 We are excited to share the very first update from the Thales Glasgow ProtoTeam as they begin bringing the Wildfire Drone 3000 to life. This powerful idea focuses on helping communities by detecting wildfires early!🔥💙 Read more here! primaryengineer.com/tag/tgpt…
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🍓🤖 First update on the Strawberry Robot project 🤖🍓 This brilliant idea was created by Daniela when she was in Year One and focuses on protecting strawberry plants from birds in a fun and clever way. We cannot wait to share more updates on the Strawberry Robot🍓✨
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🌱 Turn your Earth Day into a winning opportunity! When you take part in the STATWARS Climate Change Challenge, your class could win a share of £5,000 worth of eco-prizes 🌍✨ 👉 Register now and power up your Earth Day statwarscompetition.com/
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As part of the STATWARS Climate Change Challenge, pupils don’t just learn about climate change.. every team creates three meaningful climate pledges to help reduce their carbon footprint. Find out more: statwarscompetition.com/ and let your pupils take action this Earth Day 🌍
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🌱 Power Up for the Planet this Earth Day, with zero extra planning! Join our LIVE STATWARS Earth Day lesson and deliver the entire Climate Change Challenge in just one day, we’ll guide you and your class every step of the way. 👉Find out more here! statwarscompetition.com/eart…
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📮 Happy Deadline Day for our Leaders Award Competition entries! 📮
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Did you know that Henrietta Vansittart wasn’t just an inventor, she helped revolutionise ship design? 💡⚓ Henrietta is featured on our exclusive Women in Engineering poster designed to celebrate the women who engineered the future and inspire the engineers of tomorrow. 🚀💜
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We were delighted to welcome teachers to The Kite Works Programme at Ulster University, marking the very first full cohort following our pilot phase. 🪁 We’re excited to see The Kite Works Programme soar across classrooms in Northern Ireland and beyond!
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Did you know that Vera Rubin wasn’t just an astronomer, she was a pioneer who helped uncover one of the universe’s greatest mysteries? 💡🌌 Let’s celebrate the women who engineered the future and inspire the engineers of tomorrow. 🚀💜
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We were delighted to deliver our Rail Programme teacher training funded by Stadler Rail and supported by engineers from Stadler Rail and Nexus! We can’t wait to see the incredible rail projects created by their pupils, the next generation of engineers! 🚆
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We’re excited to welcome Imisi Joseph, Senior Data Analyst and one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering 2025 by the Women's Engineering Society, to our Live Engineer series! 📅 Friday 6th March Register now to join us LIVE! leadersaward.com/
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As part of our Women in Engineering Campaign, we’re shining a spotlight on our inspiring past interview with Bess Matthews. The interview helps young people see how childhood interests can grow into real opportunities! 🚆 leadersaward.com/resource-ar… 🚀💜
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Hedy Lamarr wasn’t just a Hollywood star she was also a brilliant inventor? 💡 The first 100 people to sign up to our Leaders Award competition using this link will receive a free poster and a branded PowerPoint! Sign up here to secure yours 👇 leadersaward.com/resource-ar…
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We are thrilled to share the first steps from the Howden ProtoTeam as they begin building the Hot Hands design inspired by Hannah's brilliant pupil idea! primaryengineer.com/tag/hopt… Click the link to read more and stay tuned as Hot Hands continues to grow! ❄️🧤✨
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As part of our Women in Engineering Campaign we’re shining a spotlight on our inspiring past interview with Tessa Ryan from Jersey Electricity ⚡🔌 🎥 Watch the full interview and share it with your class today! youtu.be/at5stnAMGEc?si=s04t…
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Join us Tuesday, 24th February at 1pm for a live engineer interview you won’t want to miss! ✨ We’ll be joined by Chartered Electrical Engineer Katy Deacon, Royal Academy of Engineering Visiting Professor and founder of Towards Belonging Limited!
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Last week, we had a brilliant day delivering our Vehicle Programme teacher training at the Rolls-Royce site! It was fantastic to see teachers so engaged with the programme and learning skills they can take straight back into the classroom, just look at those smiles!🚗✨
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Last week, we delivered our Vehicle Programme, Teacher Training CPD session proudly funded by GoAhead Group, in our first year working together, supporting teachers with practical tools, confidence, and real-world engineering connections that can be taken into the classroom!👏✨
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A huge thank you to Holly McCafferty, Technical Engineer Apprentice at MJM Marine, for joining us for an exclusive National Apprenticeship Week LIVE engineer interview, and thank you to everyone who joined us during the session! ⚓️
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Last week, we delivered a Rail Programme teacher training session at WSP’s Manchester offices, kindly funded and supported by @wsp🙌 💡Huge thanks to WSP, the teachers and the brilliant engineers involved whose enthusiasm made the day such a success 👏✨
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A huge thank you to Dawn Ohlson, President at The Institution of Engineering and Technology, for sharing her insights and experiences with us!!🙌 Her message was inspiring and informative, showing how engineering can open doors to a rewarding and impactful career!🌟
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🚢✨National Apprenticeship Week Special! LIVE ENGINEER INTERVIEW ✨🚢 Meet Holly McCafferty: Technical Engineer Apprentice at MJM-Marine 👷‍♀️⚓ A must-watch for pupils and teachers to explore engineering pathways!💡 👉leadersaward.com/resource-ar…
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Last week, 13 teachers joined us at Conisbee Offices, London for our Rail Programme CPD session, funded by Beacon Rail. Engineers from across the rail sector took time to inspire and support teachers in connecting rail engineering with learning in the classroom!🎉
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Thank you to Crispin Jones, founder of Mr Jones Watches, for joining us for a LIVE Engineer Interview!⌚️ Crispin shared insights into reimagining watches beyond functionality, creating wearable pieces of art! Thank you to all the pupils who joined us live!!✨
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Teachers got hands-on at Highlands College, stepped into the role of engineers, and built confidence to deliver The Primary Engineer Construction Programme in their classrooms! A huge Thanks to Jersey Construction Council, Skills Jersey, and all engineers for their support!🙌
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🎙️Teachers! Join us LIVE for an Engineer Interview! 🎙️ ⏰ 1pm - 1:30pm We’re excited to be joined by Dawn Ohlson, President of The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), for a LIVE Engineer interview!✨ 👉 Register now and join us on the 28th January!
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🚗 Vehicle Programme teacher training at Canterbury Christ Church University! A great day exploring how vehicle engineering can inspire pupils through real-world STEM learning. Thanks to all the teachers who joined us!
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🚨 We’re moving to a new Facebook page! 🚨 We are transitioning to give our community better access to our programmes, competitions and classroom resources and a stronger space to celebrate young people’s achievements in engineering 💙 👉 Follow us here: facebook.com/primaryengineer…
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🚀 We’re Hiring: Head of Creative Marketing! If you want to work for a value led business who change lives through STEM & Engineering engagement, and you think you’re a good fit, then we want to hear from you! Read more about the role: primaryengineer.com/join-the…
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Festive Break Notice 🎄 The Primary Engineer team is taking a well-deserved break to recharge our batteries! Our offices will be closed starting Monday 22nd December, and we will reopen on Monday 5th January.
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Career Alert! 🚨 Want to change lives through STEM? We are hiring for: ⭐ Customer Service Co-Ordinator ⭐ Engineer Relationship Manager ⭐ Personal Assistant to the directors ⭐ Regional Head of Partnerships Full role details: primaryengineer.com/join-the…
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Lots of learning, smiles and engineering creativity in Stevenage today at our Primary Engineer Rail Programme teacher training day 😁 Huge thank you to everyone who joined us today 👏 @GoviaThame73211
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They say everyday is a school day and they'd be right! Saws, wood, and a whole lot of engineering learning contributed to a fantastic day in Manchester last week with these teachers and our partner @MorsonGroup for our Primary Engineer Rail Programme teacher training day 👏
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As part of our @Leadersaward competition, schools get the opportunity to be introduced to an engineer and on occasion, visit one of our partners as part of an industry site visit. Today Greenfaulds High School visited GE Aerospace and had a great day✈️
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Primary Engineer can help you bring STEM and engineering into your classroom! Our fully-funded programmes and competitions come complete with curriculum-mapped teaching resources, lesson plans and links to engineers.. Discover what we offer >> primaryengineer.com
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Lights, Lasers, Actions! 🎉 Join us and Adam Murray, owner of BPM SFX Ltd, on 4th November at 1pm! He supplies all levels of special effects and lasers to live event productions, sporting events, festivals and TV studios all over Europe and beyond. leadersaward.com/resource-ar…
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On Thursday we were in Warwick with @baxiboilers for our Primary Engineer Construction Programme teacher training day in Warwick where this cohort of teachers in Warwick learnt the skills and knowledge to confidently get started on the programme in class🙌
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Last week we were in Stratford-upon-Avon for our Primary Engineer Rail Programme teacher training day with Porterbrook 🚂 This event kickstarted our 4th year in partnership with Porterbrook and we are looking forward to the celebration event at the end of the programme!👏
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🚀 #WorldSpaceWeek Special! 📅 Wed 8 Oct, 1pm 👩‍🏫 KS1 & KS2 pupils (ages 5–11) Meet an Engineer with Colonel Shaun Lamb MBE, UK Space Command 🌍✨ Explore how digital tech is powering the future of space operations! Inspire your class 👉leadersaward.com/resource-ar…
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🌿📊 Maths Week Scotland is here! Explore “Wild Maths” with the FULLY FUNDED STATWARS Climate Change Data Competition 🌍✨ Lesson plans + eco prizes worth up to £5,000 🌱👉statwarscompetition.com/free…
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Join us for our first LIVE Engineer Interview of the year with Carys, Safety Audit Manager at GWR, STEM champion & children’s author. Inspire your pupils and register for free here!👉leadersaward.com/resource-ar… 📅 Thurs 25 Sept, 1pm 👩‍🏫 KS2 & KS3 pupils (7–14)
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📖✨ Today is National Read a Book Day! This book marks 10 years of Primary Engineer’s If You Were an Engineer, What Would You Do? competition, and it’s a celebration of young minds solving real-world problems. 📚 Get your copy today! shop.primaryengineer.com/
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The new school year is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉 We’re ready to jump straight back into a year filled with fully-funded and curriculum-mapped hands-on programmes, and nationwide competitions that bring engineering into classrooms for pupils of all ages!🌟
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🏆 From competition entry to TIME Magazine “Girl of the Year”! Rebecca Young, entered our 'If you were an engineer, what would you do?' competition with an idea to help people sleeping rough in Glasgow. 👉 Register today and unlock your pupils potential: leadersaward.com/about/
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🎙Thanks to Steve Holden and @LBCNews for having us on to talk about Rebecca Young and her being named as one of TIME Magazines Girls of the year!🤩 If you want to read the full story about Rebecca and her invention, check it out here! primaryengineer.com/rebeccas…
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Today across Scotland young people have been receiving their results... 🤞 Results Day can be a nerve-wracking time, but remember, regardless of the outcome there’s #NoWrongPath A huge congratulations to all learners 👏 @DYWScot
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Have you or your pupils taken part in one of our programmes, events, or competitions this year? All Google reviews left during July, August, and September could WIN an Amazon gift card! It'ss our way of saying thank you! 💙 👉g.page/r/CXfQ2n4eCKEDEBM/rev…
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HUGE thanks to the brilliant @BurnleyCollege students who helped prep our Leaders Award Exhibition! 🙌 Your hard work and enthusiasm made all the difference. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💡🎉 #IfYouWereAnEngineerWhatWouldYouDo
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🌍 Merkinch Primary's P3 & P4 pupils are tackling climate change with data! Their pledges: 🚶‍♀️ Walk & cycle more 🚰 Turn off the tap ♻️ Use refillable bottles Last chance to enter #STATWARS & win £5,000 in eco-prizes! 👉 statwarscompetition.com/
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From Thomas the Tank Engine to the Hogwarts Express, pupils brought their rail builds to life at our Liverpool celebration with Stadler Rail! 🚂🎉 Our engineer inspirers were blown away by the creativity + confidence of these #EngineersInTheMaking 👏 #STEM #PrimaryEngineer
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We celebrated with @Se_Railway this week for our Rail Programme! 🚆 Pupils showed amazing concentration & creativity as they built, tested & explained their projects to engineers 🎤👏 A brilliant day of #EngineersInTheMaking! #STEM #RailProgramme #PrimaryEngineer
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We were in the Isle of Man this week for our Construction Celebration Event! 🏗️ The pupils had a fantastic day testing their towers, having fun and sharing their ideas with engineers!🎤 Thanks to all who made it happen! 💥 #PrimaryEngineer #STEM #EngineersInTheMaking
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🌟Huge congratulations to @stjosephsdgc for submitting their entry to our STATWARS: Climate Change Challenge! 🌍 The competition is FREE for all schools, plus there’s £5,000 of eco-prizes to be won!!!🌱 Act quick!! Learn more and register!👉 statwarscompetition.com/free…
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Our team found a friend at the Northern Education Show in Bolton! Buddy is now living in our HQ in Burnley and fits right in in their Primary Engineer gear! (We also think he has a striking resemblance to our three eyed green alien!) @JigsawEduGroup @GeraldineYJig
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Hello from the Northern Education Show in Bolton 👋 We are here chatting with educational leaders and showing them how easy it is to bring STEAM and engineering into their classrooms with our range of fully-funded programmes and competitions! #NorthernEdShow @RegionalEdShows
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We had a FAN-tastic time at Rolls-Royce on Thursday for our Primary Engineer Vehicle Programme celebration event! A full cohort of schools: check ✔️ Lots of super excited pupils in attendance: check ✔️ 18 fantastic Rolls-Royce engineers: check ✔️
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We were joyed to welcome many pupils to our Celebration Event in London with our partner Beacon Rail last week 🚂 Teachers and pupils were both engaged in Primary Engineer Rail Programme, with engineers on hand to interact and judge the builds! Huge thank you for joining us!
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Yesterday we were with @ThamesFreeport and a room full of pupils for our Primary Engineer Construction Programme Celebration event! Well done to all of these engineers in the making! Huge thank you to @forduk for hosting the event at their Dunton site in Essex.
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