Graduate Application Engineer£30,000-£35,000 per annum £585 monthly car allowance.
South West UK Home-Based Field Role
Covering: Bristol, Bath, Cardiff, Cornwall, Devon, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Somerset
We are seeking a Graduate Application Engineer to join a specialist engineering business operating within the water treatment sector.
This Graduate Application Engineer role is field-based, combining technical learning with commercial exposure from day one. You will work closely with consulting engineers to influence how water treatment solutions are designed into new building projects.
The Graduate Application Engineer will be responsible for building relationships, developing technical understanding, and supporting early-stage specification work across a defined regional territory.
The RoleAs a Graduate Application Engineer, you will spend four days per week in the field, engaging with consultants and building long-term professional relationships. The Graduate Application Engineer will gradually take ownership of their own region and pipeline, becoming a trusted technical advisor.
Key responsibilities for the Graduate Application Engineer include:
Visiting consulting engineers and building strong professional relationships
Engaging at feasibility and design stage to influence specification decisions
Supporting the specification of water treatment solutions into projects
Delivering CPD presentations on key technical topics
Working with internal technical teams to develop proposals and convert opportunities
Building a strong understanding of water treatment applications across multiple sectors
Managing CRM activity and maintaining accurate pipeline records
Working towards commercial and performance targetsThe Graduate Application Engineer will also undertake occasional overnight stays and periodic visits to head office in High Wycombe.
About You – Graduate Application EngineerWe are looking for a Graduate Application Engineer who is:
Educated to degree level in engineering or a technical discipline
Able to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
A strong communicator with confidence presenting to professionals
Highly organised with good time management skills
A full UK driving licence holder willing to travel extensively
Based in or able to cover the South West regionWhat Will Set You Apart as a Graduate Application Engineer
Commercially driven and motivated by targets
Self-starting with strong ownership of workload
Fast learner who can absorb technical detail quickly
Confident building relationships with technical audiences
Reliable, consistent and detail-focusedWhat’s On Offer
Full training and structured onboarding for the Graduate Application Engineer role
Ongoing coaching and technical support
Early autonomy over your own territory
Clear progression into technical or commercial pathways
Exposure to both engineering and business development functionsThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Application Engineer looking to build a career at the intersection of engineering and commercial influence in a growing specialist sector