Graduate Engineer; Intake

Wood Southampton, England, United Kingdom

Wood’s Specialist Services team within the Consulting service line is recruiting Graduate Engineers to join our graduate programme based around the UK.

The Specialist Services team focuses on complex problem solving, whether it be advanced structural integrity, vibration, fitness for service/asset life extension, fatigue and fracture mechanics, noise and acoustics, or materials/metallurgy. Our solutions are often based upon computational analysis, whether that be finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics or internally developed code. Our services are in high demand, with consultants working across a vast range of projects.

Consequently, we are looking to expand by recruiting high-achieving graduates who wish to diversify into our specialist business with a desire to learn – the ideal candidates should enjoy problem solving/trouble‑shooting, be willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly, take on projects where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset.

As a Wood employee you will have access to a wealth of experience while applying your knowledge on real‑world projects. No day is the same within the service line, owing to the diversity of our projects and a good mix of office and field work – therefore, you will develop a diverse range of transferable skills relevant to many industries, such as risk‑based assessments, computational modelling, measurement surveys, data analysis, and the ability to think outside the box and solve problems.

Furthermore, as our clients and offices are spread across the world, there are ongoing possibilities for secondments in addition to project‑related travel opportunities.

• Learn a range of simulation software and perform simulations in the areas of single phase and multiphase pipe flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics to support project design development.
• Assist with in‑house development of tools & programs.
• Be involved in project planning, expediting, and execution.
• Become familiar with writing technical reports.
• Present and discuss technical results and the impacts of recommended designs to interdisciplinary teams within Wood and to project clients.
• Participate in internal workshops and training lectures.
• Work with a diverse range of multidisciplinary team members for a wide range of clients from around the world.

• Access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities through Wood’s global network of technical leaders and subject matter experts.
• Support throughout your career; you will be assigned a buddy, mentor (Chartered Engineer) and departmental manager to ensure your professional development is achieved in order to gain Chartered Engineer status.
• Structured Graduate training sessions on a range of topics such as multiphase flow, simulation best practice, how projects are estimated, report writing best practice, etc.
• Competitive salary.
• Access to a range of excellent employee benefits including:
  • Flexible Benefits tailored to your needs.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Give as you earn scheme.
  • Generous holiday allowance plus extra days purchase option.
  • Travel and private medical insurance.
  • Great pension plan and life assurance.
  • Shares option.
  • Time off in lieu.
  • The benefits of working from home and the flexibility it affords have been recognised within Wood. The opportunity for working from home is currently available.

You will have access to the Early Careers Network that brings together young professionals and offers continuing professional development opportunities.

• Networking opportunities.
• Organised social events.
• Lunch and learn sessions.
• Technical and soft skills training.
• Participation in STEM events.
• Access to Wood’s Global Developing Professionals Network.

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are…