Annual Conference 2026 Sponsors
AWE keeps the UK safe and secure through nuclear science, technology and engineering.
Our role in UK defence includes:
- Designing, developing, manufacturing and maintaining the warheads for the UK’s Continuous at Sea Deterrent
- Nuclear Emergency and Nuclear Threat Reduction
- Counter-Terrorism
We’re proud of our diverse and high-skilled engineers who work on some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. We proactively encourage career progression, with our engineering community having access to dedicated mentors and the opportunity to become Chartered if they wish. All our engineers, regardless of their background, are valued colleagues. We want to make work accessible – and that’s why our award-winning family flexible policies enable our staff to continue progressing within their career, whilst having a great work-life balance.
In today’s world, what we do has never been more important. No other organisation can do what we do to defend our country. To find out more, come and speak to us at our stand or visit awe.co.uk/careers
At Amazon, the RME (Reliability and Maintenance Engineering) team keeps everything running smoothly when it comes to moving parcels from warehouse to doorstep. Our technical teams are the gatekeepers, keeping our machines durable and operational. Obsessive about innovation at every step of the process, we create, reinvent and maintain cutting edge technologies, ensuring everyday logistics and deliveries run smoothly. This commitment to Engineering Intelligence – combining human expertise with advanced technology – perfectly aligns with the Women’s Engineering Society’s 2026 theme. Our RME teams demonstrate daily how intelligent engineering solutions drive operational excellence. We strive to build a culture that’s inclusive for everyone and are thrilled to be sponsoring the WES Conference for the 4th consecutive year. We hope to shine a light on the hard work, success, determination and commitment of individuals and organisations who are helping to grow the number of women in the global STEM workforce.
ISS is the global leader in people-first facilities management and workplace experience. With a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide, and with over 27,000 employees across the UK and Ireland alone, we provide innovative solutions designed around the people who use the workplaces we manage.
Facilities management is delivered by people, and when people are supported, services perform. Every clean workspace, maintained system and welcoming environment depends on the individuals responsible for it. People First FM is ISS’s approach to facilities management – designed around supporting the people who deliver it, aligning services and strengthening accountability.
Whether it’s in hospitals, offices, factories, schools or beyond, we work in partnership with our customers to make space for people and organisations to thrive.
Discover more about our world at www.uk.issworld.com
FCDO Services – Protecting the UK’s interests. Taking your skills and experience further. Growing your career with full support. It all matters.
At FCDO Services, we protect the UK’s interests at home and overseas. We do vital work on a global scale. We design and deliver secure services to high-level customers, such as governments and international organisations, all over the world – often in places that others don’t go. From personal and site security to counter eavesdropping and sophisticated cloud solutions, our customers look to us to keep their information and assets secure in a constantly changing world. We respond with speed, agility and technological innovation and are able to deliver solutions anywhere in the world.
We are an organisation of immense capability.
Many of our roles are truly international, but whatever you do here, you’ll support and deliver complex work that just matters more. Your contribution will help keep people safe, protect critical information and safeguard national interests. As such, your work will have greater significance. And the impact you make will reach further.
Our careers are as diverse as our organisation
Virgin Media O2 is one of the UK’s leading connectivity and technology companies, formed through the partnership of two iconic brands. Virgin Media has partnered up with O2, the UK’s favourite mobile network operator – and together, we’re ready to supercharge the UK.
By combining our fixed and mobile networks, we’re building the digital infrastructure that powers everyday life — from homes and hospitals to businesses, transport, and smart cities. Together, we serve 45.8 million broadband, mobile, phone and home subscribers, supported by 16,000 colleagues, including engineers, technologists, and innovators working at the heart of the UK’s digital future.
Engineering sits at the core of what we do. Our teams design, build, and operate large scale networks, develop cutting edge technology, and solve complex problems that keep the nation connected. We’re investing heavily in next generation networks, automation, and digital innovation, creating exciting opportunities for engineers at every stage of their careers.
At Virgin Media O2, we’re committed to creating an inclusive engineering culture where diverse perspectives drive better outcomes. By championing women in engineering, supporting early and mid career talent, and investing in skills for the future, we’re building a more connected, innovative, and equitable UK -together.
HMGCC is the home of national security engineering, providing the UK with solutions to some of its toughest tech challenges. Its experts create tools and technologies to support the work of the national security community, helping protect the nation.
Originally established in 1938, HMGCC is located at Hanslope Park, Buckinghamshire, where Alan Turing was based in the latter part of World War Two.
Where once its focus was solving 1940s communications problems for the government, today its remit has grown dramatically. Operating from its world-class facilities at Hanslope Park, HMGCC’s work now includes areas such as power sources research, software engineering, manufacturing and cyber security, among others.
HMGCC continues to strive to attract brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and maths and, throughout this work to invite in talent, championing diversity is one of HMGCC’s key priorities.
With 2025 sales and revenues of $67.6 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
Over the last century, Caterpillar has grown with our customers to help build a better, more sustainable world. We’ve changed together as the world has changed: creating, building, problem-solving, testing, innovating, servicing, and improving. When customers choose our products, services and solutions today, they also gain 100 years of experience and expertise.
Today, more than 100,000 employees, spread across 65 countries and speaking 84 languages, stand united by a common purpose: to help our customers build a better, more sustainable world. Over 10,000 of those global employees are located in the UK in one of our 18 facilities.
At Caterpillar, we believe diversity and inclusion (D&I) is a journey, not a destination. We believe in ‘The Power of Everyone’ as a source of innovation and competitive advantage and we are proud that our people come from across the globe, with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are therefore delighted to continue our partnership with the Women’s Engineering Society to support our D&I strategy.
Allianz Engineering Inspection Services (AIES) is proud to be the UK’s largest inspection company, with over 600 engineers dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. As part of the global Allianz Group, a leader in integrated financial services, AIES plays a crucial role in assessing engineering risks and maintaining health, safety, and regulatory standards across the UK.
Our team of Engineer Surveyors specialise in various disciplines, including Lift and Crane, Power Press, Pressure Mechanical, Electrical, and LEV. Their expertise is vital in safeguarding our clients’ operations, from small independent garages to iconic landmarks. Working with AIES offers the unique opportunity to engage in hands-on inspections and collaborate with a diverse range of customers. Our engineers are part of an exceptional team committed to being at the forefront of engineering safety and compliance.
At AIES, we believe in providing a supportive and rewarding environment for our engineers, offering competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and flexible working arrangements. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and innovation within the engineering industry.
Discover more about our services and commitment to engineering safety at: About Engineering Inspection | Allianz Insurance OR visit us at the WES Annual Conference where the team are there to discuss career opportunities.
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career in Engineering, Project Management or Operations, where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.
Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family!
We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) is a membership organisation representing over 115,000 members globally. IMechE supports mechanical engineers through the entirety of their career journey. Its priority is to encourage its members to
develop their professional and personal skills so they can achieve their career goals.
IMechE ensures its members have access to life-long learning to help them maximise their contribution to society. IMechE provides training and development opportunities as well as access to a global, inclusive and thriving community of engineers.
IMechE aims to promote the huge contribution that mechanical engineers make to society at large. It harnesses the expertise of its members to influence government policy and be a trusted source of advice to the media and other key stakeholders.