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Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Environment

Job in Plymouth, Devon, PL2, England, UK
Listing for: Higherin
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-08
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 31250 GBP Yearly GBP 31250.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Become a part of the UK’s top-rated construction and civil engineering graduate programme. Recognised as the No.1 choice for graduates and apprentices by The Job Crowd  and winner of the Environmental and Ethical Awareness category.

Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you a rich, hands‑on experience where you will develop your technical skills, grow your network and gain professional qualifications if you want to.

Work with some of the best people in the industry in a full-time role, as you start an exciting and rewarding career where you will be enabled to add value to society.

We are proud to be a platinum member of the 5% club member based on the quality of training and development of our ‘earn as you learn’ opportunities.

What will you be doing?

You will play a key role in the successful delivery of mechanical projects within our environment business, supporting schemes of varying size and complexity. You’ll support on engineering delivery from design through to completion, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest technical standards.

You will:

  • Support with early site investigations and liaise with clients, designers, and project teams to define and develop project requirements.
  • Prepare and review health and safety documentation including risk assessments, method statements and project management plans.
  • Manage procurement of materials and support subcontractor engagement.
  • Attend factory and site testing, commissioning activities and client training sessions.
  • Participate in design reviews and hazard studies to develop safe, innovative solutions.
  • Support cost control, budgeting and commercial management activities.
  • Develop and review inspection and test plans (ITPs), ensuring quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Contribute to the preparation and close‑out of project documentation, including “as built” drawings, commissioning manuals, and O&M manuals.
  • Promote a proactive approach to Health & Safety and environmental compliance across all project stages.

This role is available for a September 2027 start, with the possibility of an earlier start date to suit yourself and the business.

As part of the graduate programme you will be expected to work in and around the location advertised, with the possibility for expanding travel to other projects and locations in the future. This may include staying away from home.

What do we offer?

Our development programme lasts for two years and runs in parallel to your permanent job, covering 7 modules designed to bring out your interpersonal and leadership skills, and complement the hands‑on technical experience that you will gain in your role.

If you decide to work towards professional qualifications, we will fully fund your qualification and pair you with a dedicated mentor. Our programme concludes with a celebration of you and a promotion within your role to start the next stage of your career.

  • A starting salary of £31,250
  • Company car / car benefit scheme (role dependent)
  • 28 days holiday excluding bank holidays, increasing with years of service, with an option of utilising our holiday purchase scheme
  • Private medical insurance
  • Two paid volunteering days per year
  • Agile working programme
  • A range of benefit schemes including:
    Save as You Earn share purchase scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Enhanced maternity and paternity leave, Pension scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and GT Plus for discounts on your favourite brands and holidays.
What are we looking for?

We invite applications from graduates who are passionate about the industry and have achieved, or are on track to achieve a Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) prior to September 2027.

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