Emerging Mechanical & Electrical Project Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is looking for a Graduate Project Engineer in East Kilbride, Glasgow.

You will support engineering development projects across low-carbon technology, contribute to prototype design and build, instrumentation, data acquisition, testing and reporting. The role offers hands-on training, exposure to a range of facilities and technologies, plus a clear path to professional engineering development within a specialist team.

Qualifications

• MEng in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• Strong interest in engineering, technology and low-carbon energy solutions.
• Familiarity with mechanical design and stress analysis, particularly using SolidWorks.
• Analytical skills and an interest in developing bespoke software using Python.
• Understanding of data acquisition systems and engineering testing.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good written communication skills, particularly for producing technical reports.
• Motivated to develop a career as a professional engineer.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills through training and practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Supporting engineering development projects across the low-carbon technology sector.
• Involvement in prototype design and build, including bespoke test rig design and development.
• Installing instrumentation and data acquisition systems to support engineering testing.
• Operating specialist test facilities, including thermal systems, electric motor and generator testing, a small wind tunnel, mechanical test laboratory and blade erosion test rig.
• Conducting experimental testing and supporting the analysis of engineering results.
• Undertaking mechanical design and stress analysis using SolidWorks.
• Developing bespoke software and analytical tools using Python.
• Working with data acquisition systems to capture and interpret engineering data.
• Producing technical reports documenting test results and engineering findings.
• Developing technical knowledge and practical engineering skills through training and hands-on project experience.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

MEng in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Python

Data acquisition systems

Job description

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is looking for a Graduate Project Engineer in East Kilbride, Glasgow.

You will support engineering development projects across low-carbon technology, contribute to prototype design and build, instrumentation, data acquisition, testing and reporting. The role offers hands-on training, exposure to a range of facilities and technologies, plus a clear path to professional engineering development within a specialist team.