Graduate engineer - Mechanical

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