Graduate Engineer (Mechanical)- Derby

TN United Kingdom; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their Mechanical team in Derby. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on prestigious projects while contributing to sustainable solutions. You will collaborate with experienced engineers and receive support for your professional development towards Chartership. With a focus on teamwork and technical excellence, you will engage in diverse engineering activities, from producing designs to performing analyses. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Eager to collaborate and build strong relationships.
• Studying for a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Aspiring to become a Chartered Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering designs and evaluations as per project needs.
• Check design calculations and drawings by other engineers.
• Attend site visits and client meetings.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Mechanical Engineering

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26.04.2025

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10.06.2025

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Graduate Engineer (Mechanical)

Derby

Permanent

Office/Home Hybrid Working

Do you want to design a more sustainable future? Can you design for a company that says ‘No’ to fossil fuel projects? Are you graduating in Mechanical Engineering this summer? Then, kick start your career by turning our challenges into solutions.

Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

To grow our Mechanical team in Derby, we are looking for a Graduate Engineer to join us. Working on one of the UK’s most prestigious projects, you’ll collaborate with engineers across the UK. You’ll also receive support for your ongoing professional development (Chartership) with a tailored plan to achieve your career goals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Producing engineering designs, assessments, and evaluations in accordance with project requirements
• Preparing calculations, undertaking local and global structural modelling, writing reports, and checking drawings
• Checking design calculations and drawings done by other engineers
• Performing a variety of engineering activities including data analysis, running simulations, developing calculation methods, and collaborating to deliver high-quality project work
• Contributing to the dissemination of engineering good practices and implementing in-house tools such as the carbon calculation tool
• Planning and prioritizing your workload with the support of your project manager, and reporting on progress against budgets and schedules
• Ensuring your work meets high technical standards through diligent self-checking
• Attending site visits or client meetings

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is your eagerness to collaborate with colleagues, partners, or clients. Building strong relationships through respect and reliability is key. Additionally, you should be open to exploring new insights and continuously improving.

Moreover, you will ideally:

• Be studying for a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng, BSc, Meng, MSc).
• Have aspirations to become a Chartered Engineer.
• Possess some experience in an engineering environment, such as a year in industry or summer placements.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding and passion for engineering, with a commitment to technical excellence.
• Be able to work effectively in a diverse, multidisciplinary team.
• Have good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.