Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
About The Role
Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate ready to begin your career in building services engineering?
McCulloughs Ltd is seeking a motivated and ambitious Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Newmarket. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience across major mechanical projects while working alongside experienced engineers in a supportive and professional environment.
You will gain exposure to the full project lifecycle from initial design and estimating through to installation and completion. Working across both our Major Projects and Hospitality divisions.
This role is primarily office-based, with regular opportunities to visit projects across the UK.
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, You Will
Work closely with experienced in-house Mechanical Engineers on live projects
Assist with compliant mechanical design in accordance with CIBSE Guide B, DW/172, Building Regulations Part F and other relevant standards
Evaluate equipment and resource requirements for projects
Assist with estimating and cost analysis
Purchase materials and coordinate with suppliers
Assess technical drawings and specifications
Liaise with our fabrication workshop regarding production requirements
Support the preparation of risk assessments and method statements
Monitor project progress and support management reporting
Communicate with clients, contractors and suppliers as required
You will be involved in projects from start to finish, gaining valuable commercial and technical experience.
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is
Educated to degree level in Mechanical Engineering (or similar discipline)
Enthusiastic and motivated to develop a long-term career
A great communicator, both written and verbal
Analytical with good problem-solving skills
Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
Competent using CAD software (ideally AutoCAD or Revit)
In possession of a full, clean UK driving licence
What We Offer
A permanent role within a well-established and growing company
Competitive salary of £25,000 – £30,000 per annum (negotiable)
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme (NEST)
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunities for career progression within the business
Exposure to high-value, large-scale projects
About Us
Incorporated in 2005, McCulloughs Ltd are a well-established company specialising in air conditioning and ventilation, including the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of air conditioning and ventilation systems across the UK.
Our Projects Division delivers large-scale schemes including hospitals, prisons and high-rise hotels, with contract values ranging from £100,000 to £10 million.
We pride ourselves on technical excellence, solid client relationships and delivering projects to the highest standards.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter to us.