Graduate Engineer

Control-Q Research; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Glasgow is seeking a motivated Graduate Engineer to support Project Engineers in international projects. This role includes procurement, logistics, and project finance tasks. Candidates should hold an MEng degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering, have relevant experience, and possess strong communication and PC skills. The position requires flexibility for international travel. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Opportunities to progress career

25 days annual holiday plus 8 statutory holidays

International travel

Qualifications

• MEng degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Engineering.
• Experience in an engineering environment essential.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to travel overseas as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Engineers and Managers in international projects.
• Research suppliers for materials and equipment.
• Produce and issue Purchase orders and contractual documentation.
• Monitor and control procurement reporting and cost.
• Communicate delivery times to project managers.

Skills

Client focused

Good communication skills

Good PC skills

Commercial awareness

Good Health & Safety knowledge

Education

MEng degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Gmail

Job description

Location: Based from our head office in Hillington, G52 4PR

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum, DOE + Further Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent.

Hours: 40 Hours (8am - 5pm)

Benefits: Opportunities to progress career, 25 days annual holiday, plus 8 stats and International travel!

At IQA Group, we don't just support infrastructure we help build it! From telecoms and renewables to power networks and commercial electrical contracting, we're a trusted name in complex projects that keep the UK connected and moving. With over 200 employees across Glasgow, North Wales, Newcastle and Liverpool, we're proud of our expertise, reputation, and growth. IQA Group offers capabilities and experience in infrastructure, telecoms network construction, domestic and commercial electrical contracting, renewable energy and power networks and provides the highest level of expertise to the UK market. As one of our Graduate Engineers you will be responsible for providing assistance and support to the Project Engineers and Project Manager on matters relating to all activities within International Projects. This role will be based in Glasgow but will involve some travel for training to Spain and travel for project support in Africa.

Day to day tasks are as follows (but not limited to):

Procurement

• Researching suppliers in the UK for material and equipment for international projects.
• Providing technical assistance to the project team.
• Reviewing project & supplier technical documents, drawings & specifications.
• Meeting with suppliers and sourcing the most effective equipment for the project.
• Producing & issuing Purchase orders & contractual documentation.
• Monitoring of contractual obligations & delivery timelines
• Procurement monitoring, reporting & cost control.
• Attending supplier factory visits & Factory Acceptance Tests (UK & EU)

Logistics

• Liaising with suppliers & project team on deliveries & shipping arrangements.
• Shipment planning & reviewing of supplier delivery documents, transport drawings & instructions for any special loading/delivery requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records & updating logistics files
• Communicating the delivery times to project managers & site team.

Project Finance

• Invoice control - checking supplier invoices, approvals, updating project control files.
• Maintaining accurate records & updating finance files for month-end reporting, supplier payment reports, project cashflow etc.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have:

• Electrical/Mechanical/Civil Engineering (MEng degree)
• Experience of working within an Engineering Environment (placement/voluntary)
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Good PC skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Gmail)
• Client focused and Commercial awareness
• Good Health & Safety knowledge and practices
• Flexibility to travel overseas as required

Click Apply now and start your next chapter with IQA Group.

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