Graduate Engineer – Mechanical
Location: East Hyde
Salary - £30,000
Start Your Engineering Career in a Stable, Growing Industry
Our client is a well-established engineering specialist operating exclusively within the UK water sector. With significant long-term investment secured, the business offers excellent stability, structured career development, and strong future prospects for ambitious engineers starting their careers.
Known for delivering sustainable, high-quality engineering solutions, the company promotes a supportive working culture, strong mentorship, and a healthy work-life balance.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer looking to gain hands-on project experience within a secure and expanding industry.
What’s on Offer
Competitive salary
Company car or car allowance
Laptop and mobile phone
Company pension scheme
Life assurance (4x salary)
33 days holiday, increasing to 38 days with length of service
Mental health and wellbeing support programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Structured career progression pathway
Flexible and supportive working culture
Company-wide family summer event
Role Overview
The Graduate Engineer will work closely with the Project Manager and Contract Manager, as well as key clients, to support the full lifecycle of engineering projects — from initial planning through to delivery and handover.
This role provides excellent exposure to project delivery, health & safety management, procurement processes, and client interaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain high standards of Health & Safety through supervision, inspections and monitoring
* Conduct site inspections and prepare risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
* Liaise with procurement teams to source materials, parts and subcontract labour
* Support the Project Manager in the coordination and delivery of project work
* Obtain permits to work as required for project activities
* Prepare project handover documentation and reports for clients
* Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings
* Provide support across the wider department to assist with business growth
Requirements
* Some exposure to on-site engineering projects (water industry experience desirable but not essential)
* Engineering qualification – HND minimum (Mechanical preferred)
* Strong analytical skills
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with colleagues
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)
* Right to work in the UK on a permanent basis