Graduate engineer

 

Graduate Engineer – Mechanical

Location: Swindon

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