Graduate Engineer

MSA Environmental Ltd; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on innovative wastewater treatment solutions. The role offers early exposure to plant design and operation, working with renowned brands in the food and drink sector. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and a passion for environmental sustainability. This position promises professional growth opportunities, with a clear path for advancement within the company. If you're eager to make a difference in the environmental sector and develop your career, this is an exciting opportunity for you.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonus

Christmas Bonus

External Training Budget

Company Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Degree level education in mechanical, chemical, or environmental engineering.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Some experience in water/wastewater industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client site visits and meetings.
• Prepare technical reports and design specifications.
• Support project tender management and feasibility studies.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Fluid Mechanics

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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MSA Environmental Ltd is a leading environmental and engineering consultancy specialising in the design of wastewater treatment and water reuse systems for food and drink production sites. The company was formed in 1994 and over this time, we have delivered innovative, high performance technical solutions and wastewater related consultancy to the likes of Saputo Dairy UK, Kerry Ingredients, Dale Farm, Müller, Thatchers Cider, Coca-Cola and many more.

We predominately work across the UK but we also undertake various assignments overseas, and we currently have live projects in Ireland, Italy, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago.

We provide a wide range of consultancy services to our clients including:

• feasibility studies and review documents
• detailed design of wastewater treatment and water reuse systems
• water and wastage minimisation audits
• wastewater treatment training courses for clients
• operational support and advice to clients with existing onsite effluent treatment processes
• laboratory analysis

We work with a wide range of wastewater and water treatment technologies including dissolved air flotation (DAF), membrane bioreactor (MBR), anaerobic digestion, activated sludge, moving bed bioreactor (MBBR), ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis and many more.

We are currently a team of seven staff comprising of environmental scientists and chemical/mechanical engineers. We have an active, energetic, hardworking and professional team including Chartered Water and Environmental Managers (CIWEM).

Our services are in high demand and we have ambitious growth plans and therefore, are seeking a high calibre individual to join our dynamic team to help meet the needs of our clients, both existing and new.

Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for a Full-Time (permanent) Graduate Engineer to assist with our ongoing wastewater treatment related assignments and projects in the UK and overseas.

Our team is at the forefront of many key wastewater projects across the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be able to deliver solutions that prioritise innovation and sustainability whilst working with leading household name brands and consumer products. You will be given early exposure to wastewater treatment plant design and operation working closely with our clients.

The selected candidate shall be educated to degree level in a relevant engineering discipline (chemical, mechanical, environmental or process engineering) and be capable of assisting with the preparation of technical reports and design specifications for key clients, from initial concept through to design and formal presentations to our clients.

The ideal candidate will have some experience (≥ 6 months) working in an industrial setting and will have the ability to, after coaching and development, be capable of leading design project(s), in time.

Some experience in the water/wastewater or food and drink industry would be advantageous, but not essential.

You will be based in our Trowbridge office and work on assignments for our UK and overseas clients. There will be a requirement to visit our clients' sites across the UK (accompanied) and this may involve overnight stays. In time, there may be an opportunity to undertake overseas visits (accompanied) for key project work etc.

The target start date for the successful candidate will be early August 2025, but there may be some flexibility for the right candidate.

Job Requirements

The candidate shall have the following:

• be educated to degree level of at least 2:1 in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical, process, environmental or chemical engineering)
• a dynamic and driven individual keen to establish a career in the environmental sector
• able to work independently and complete assigned tasks in a timely fashion
• strong verbal and written communication skills
• English language proficiency of C1 (Common European Framework Reference (CEFR))
• be a completer/finisher of all assigned tasks
• ability to work well in a team and demonstrate good interpersonal skills
• basic ability in AutoCAD, but intermediate/advanced ability would be advantageous
• ability to solve problems, complete assigned tasks efficiently and meet project deadlines
• some experience with treatment systems/process design including equipment selection, pumping system and pipeline design would be advantageous
• a good understanding of fluid mechanics and hydraulic design
• able to produce clear written reports/documents in a prompt timeframe
• some project management experience would be advantageous
• be comfortable during technical discussions and formal presentations with our clients
• fully IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.)
• proficient in Excel and using spreadsheets (VBA experience is advantageous, but not essential)
• eligible to work in the United Kingdom
• full UK driving licence (desirable)

Role Responsibilities

The role shall cover the following key responsibilities:

• supporting with client site visits/meetings
• detailed data analysis and construction of mass balances
• assisting with the preparation of technical reports and design specifications (including plant sizing, control philosophies and commissioning plans etc.)
• assisting with project tender management
• supporting with feasibility studies including technical and commercial analysis
• supporting with engineering drawings including P&IDs, layouts (2D & 3D)
• detailed technical report writing based on data analysis and onsite auditing
• onsite troubleshooting and assessment of existing wastewater treatment plants
• supporting design workshops and HAZOP studies
• laboratory work including wastewater microscopy analysis, effluent quality testing and jar testing
• onsite water and wastage optimisations audits
• liaison with water and environmental authorities on behalf of clients (e.g. regulatory support/permits)
• some office administrative support

Package and Benefits

The salary range for this graduate engineering position is £25,000 - £27,500 pa, plus annual performance bonus and shall be based on qualifications/experience.

We offer fast-track opportunities for professional development through of focussed skills based performance reviews for personal development, which provides a clear road map for progression.

There are opportunities for fast-tracking (within 6-12 months) to the next tier level on our engineering pathway (design/process/mechanical engineer), subject to meeting our skills matrix criteria which will command a salary range of £28,000 - £35,000 pa, plus annual performance bonus.

Other benefits include the following:

• annual performance bonus
• Christmas bonus
• external training budget
• company pensions scheme
• financial and technical support in helping the candidate to achieve chartered status (CIWEM)
• cycle to work scheme

Our office is located in Trowbridge (town centre) which offers onsite parking, good transport links (rail, bus, road) with easy access to local amenities (including gyms, cinema, restaurants and shops). The cities of Bath, Bristol and Salisbury are in close proximity and can be reached in 20, 35 and 40 minutes respectively, via train.

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role via LinkedIn or to: [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is Friday 27th June 2025.

Suitable candidates will be invited for an online interview with the Managing Director and/or Director (MS Teams) which would take place in early July 2025. A face-to-face interview for shortlisted candidates would follow at our company office by the end of July 2025. This would involve some role specific aptitude tests.

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