Notes on running an engineering firm
What we have learned building the platform, and what it looks like in use. Sheets are numbered; new ones are added at the top.
How to Produce a Branded Promo Video for Your Engineering Firm
A step‑by‑step guide to planning, shooting and editing a professional‑looking promotional video without a large budget, tailored for engineering and construction firms.
B-13How to Choose and Complete Academy Courses for Engineering Skills
A step‑by‑step guide to selecting, funding and completing academy courses and certificates that boost your engineering career in the UK.
B-12Video meetings with automatic minutes: guide for engineers
Learn how to capture reliable minutes from video calls without manual note‑taking, using tools that work for construction and engineering teams.
B-11Tracking Job Application Status: Managing Employer Emails Effectively
A clear process for logging and responding to each email when a potential employer moves your application forward.
B-10Using Your Data for Forecasts, Expense Alerts and Client Groups
A step‑by‑step guide to turning your project and finance records into useful forecasts, expense warnings and client groupings without specialist software.
B-09Finding Contract and Freelance Engineering Work in the UK
A practical guide to securing freelance and contract engineering roles across the UK construction and engineering sectors.
B-08Cash-Flow Forecasting for UK Contractors
A practical guide to tracking money in and out so your engineering or construction firm stays solvent.
B-07How to Find Engineering Graduate Schemes and Internships
A step‑by‑step guide to consolidating listings, tracking applications and avoiding common pitfalls when searching for early‑career engineering roles in the UK.
B-06Managing Payment Requests and Applications Without Spreadsheets
A step‑by‑step guide to handling payment requests and applications efficiently using simple, non‑spreadsheet methods.
B-05Understanding ATS Scores: How to Optimise an Engineering CV
A clear guide to how applicant tracking systems read engineering CVs, why relevance scores matter, and practical steps to ensure recruiters see your experience.
B-04How to open and mark up CAD drawings on your phone
Carry full drawing sets in your pocket and make on‑site changes quickly with a practical guide to viewing and annotating CAD files on a mobile phone.
B-03How to photograph your CV, complete your profile and boost your ATS rating
A step‑by‑step guide for engineers to create a clear CV image, fill an online profile and understand the ATS score.
B-02Running a shared site diary your team can all access and update
A working site diary needs input from everyone on site. Here's how to set one up so it actually gets used and stays accurate.
B-01One platform for the whole engineering firm
How JobEng connects hiring, projects, finance and more — with a week in the life of a 40-person consultancy.