Graduate Engineering Trainee

Gradbay Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering firm is recruiting graduates for its Engineering Graduate Programme in Birmingham. You'll work on projects that modernise national infrastructure and provide low-carbon solutions. Responsibilities include supporting engineering projects, data analysis, and working with diverse teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and strong problem-solving skills. The role offers a starting salary of £30,000 with a supportive graduate community and mentorship opportunities.

Benefits

£30,000 starting salary

£1,000 relocation allowance

Guaranteed permanent role upon completion

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance (up to 4× salary)

Flexible lifestyle benefits

Access to virtual GP

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• A degree in any engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, energy, building services, or related).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Confidence working with data to inform decisions.
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset.
• Genuine ambition to build a long-term engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of real engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with modelling, technical drawings, analysis, and site data.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability, and carbon reduction initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and consulting teams.
• Apply data and insight to support decision-making and project outcomes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

Rotate across specialist project, engineering, energy, infrastructure, consulting, and delivery teams.

Work on live projects supporting critical infrastructure, energy systems, sustainability, and complex engineering delivery.

Projects span design, modelling, energy systems, site delivery, infrastructure, and carbon reduction initiatives, with exposure to both public and private sector clients.

A leading UK engineering, infrastructure, and professional services organisation is recruiting graduates to join its Engineering Graduate Programme, working on projects that modernise national infrastructure, deliver low‑carbon solutions, and support the transition to a more sustainable future.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of real engineering and infrastructure projects
• Assist with modelling, technical drawings, analysis, and site data
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability, and carbon reduction initiatives
• Work collaboratively with engineering, commercial, operational, and consulting teams
• Apply data and insight to support decision‑making and project outcomes

This is a hands‑on programme designed to build both technical capability and commercial awareness.

Development & Professional Recognition

• Technical masterclasses and project‑based learning
• Leadership and behavioural skills training
• Structured mentoring and line management support
• Active support towards professional recognition and chartership with relevant engineering institutions

You will join a supportive graduate community and gain the experience required to progress confidently towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

Qualifications

• A degree in any engineering discipline (mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, energy, building services, or related)
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Confidence working with data to inform decisions
• Clear communication and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams
• Proactive, curious, and adaptable mindset
• Genuine ambition to build a long‑term engineering career

Perks & Salary

• £30,000 starting salary with automatic six‑monthly uplifts
• £1,000 relocation and early‑career support allowance
• Guaranteed permanent role on completion of the programme
• Enhanced pension contributions and share schemes
• Life assurance (up to 4× salary)
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform
• Access to virtual GP and wellbeing support
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme and retail discounts
• Recognition and reward schemes

Hybrid working and flexibility are supported where roles allow.