Graduate Engineering - Through Life Engineering Consultant

BMT Group Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Pension

Wellbeing Fund

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Holiday trading

Retail discounts

Professional subscriptions paid

Job summary

BMT Group Ltd in the UK offers a two-year graduate development programme designed to equip you with essential skills, training and mentorship to advance toward Chartered status. You’ll rotate through Asset Lifecycle Services and work on real projects across markets, guided by experienced engineers and a dedicated mentor.

We value STEM graduates with curiosity and a proactive mindset, and we support flexible and hybrid working with travel to client sites and offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• Relevant STEM degree in mechanical, aeronautical, systems, electronic engineering or related field.
• Interest in Chartered status and willingness to pursue mentorship.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to work across UK offices and sites.
• Experience with numerical/statistical analysis and tools (e.g., MS Excel/Access, SQL) is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and enhance long-term outcomes of engineered solutions.
• Apply supportability, reliability, availability, and environmental protection techniques.
• Perform through-life cost analysis and obsolescence risk assessments.
• Collaborate across UK offices and client sites.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team working

Numerical analysis

Mobility

Education

Mechanical / Aeronautical / Systems / Electronic Engineering

Applied Science / Mathematics / Environmental management

Tools

MS Excel

SQL

MS Access

Job description

As a BMT graduate, you will be part of an exciting 2-year development programme that will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience that you will need to propel your career to the next level. You will receive a tailored training programme designed to provide you key skills you will require for your role, whilst also providing a wider awareness of the other business lines within BMT and other business operations. You will also be paired with a mentor who will support your development within BMT. BMT partner with many of the professional institutions so if Chartership is a route that you are interested in, we will support you by providing chartership mentor who will support you with your application and by paying the membership fees for your chosen institution. Due to the current and future workload requirements, BMT is looking for Graduates with an STEM background to join our specialists within the Asset Lifecycle Services team. You will be focused on analysing and enhancing the long-term outcomes of engineered solutions, using the following techniques:

• Supportability Engineering, including Technical Publications;
• Reliability and Maintainability Engineering;
• Availability Modelling;
• Environmental Protection and Sustainability;
• Obsolescence Risk Assessment and Management;
• Simulation and Modelling;
• Through Life Cost Analysis;
• Data Analysis.

Asset Lifecycle Services is focused on ensuring our clients products and services provide a high level of operational availability, are safe to operate and maintain, are environmentally friendly, future proofed and sustainable, whilst maintaining value for money, throughout the product and service lifecycle. As a Graduate within Asset Lifecycle Services, you will be involved with a wide variety of projects across a range of market areas. We are looking for enthusiastic candidates with an interest in developing their skills in one or more of our capability areas. You can expect to receive training and guidance from our experienced employees, and we will support you to start the journey to achieve Chartered status within your technical profession.

This role requires full UK security clearance so you must have resided in the UK for the past 5 years, Do you have the following?

• A desire to make a difference in your chosen field;
• A relevant degree such as mechanical / aeronautical / systems / electronic engineering, applied Science / mathematics / environmental management or another relevant degree;
• An interest to develop your skills to align with our services and a desire to deliver within our various markets;
• Critical thinking skills to challenge engineering decisions and offer analytical perspectives;
• Dedication to providing first-class service to our clients and the determination to further their career and gain Chartered status;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent team working skills;
• Although not essential, some experience of numerical/statistical analysis and tools (e.g. MS Excel/Access, SQL) would be beneficial;
• Flexibility and mobility to be able to work across BMT offices and customer sites throughout the UK.

Missing skills? Let us be the judge! BMT is passionate about people: we recognise that technology moves quickly and that no one can learn everything, which is why we seek those who can adapt and demonstrate the aptitude to learn.

With enthusiasm and the right attitude, we can help you discover your potential.

Flexibility:

At BMT, we believe people do their best work when they have the freedom to balance their professional and personal lives. We understand that everyone's circumstances are different, so we're always happy to discuss what flexibility might look like for you. While we can't guarantee every request, we will always listen and explore options that support both you and the needs of the role.

Location:

In terms of location, we have offices in Bath, Glasgow, Leeds, Whiteley, Weymouth, Plymouth, London and Bristol, and we are happy to explore flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Please note that travel to customer sites or to attend meetings will be required.

About BMT

BMT is dedicated to solving some of the most important engineering challenges of our time. Our people use their technical excellence to deliver practical, meaningful solutions that make a real difference. We are committed to building a safer, more efficient, and more sustainable future. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to our mission, shaping our culture and supporting our purpose. Learn more about us at www.bmt.org.

Why Work for Us?

Joining BMT means joining a company that invests in you. As an Employee Benefit Trust (EBT) organisation, we’re independent and free from external shareholders - allowing us to reinvest in our people and make decisions that support long‑term success.

You'll have access to a wide range of benefits that support your health, family life, financial wellbeing, and personal development, including:

• Private Medical Insurance (including family cover)
• Enhanced Pension
• 18 weeks' enhanced maternity pay (after 1 year's service)
• Family-friendly policies
• Inclusive and supportive culture
• Annual Wellbeing Fund for hobbies and personal interests
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday trading
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Professional subscriptions paid