Graduate Engineering Trainee

Gradbay Limited; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK engineering organization is seeking graduates for its Engineering Graduate Scheme. The successful candidate will engage in real engineering projects that focus on sustainability and infrastructure modernization from day one. The role includes support for technical and commercial decision-making, requiring strong analytical skills and collaboration across teams. Graduates will receive a £30,000 starting salary along with professional development opportunities and potential chartership. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

£1,000 relocation and early-career support allowance

Guaranteed permanent role after scheme

Enhanced pension contributions

Qualifications

• A degree in any engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, civil, or energy.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to confidently work with data for informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with modelling, data analysis, and technical drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, and operations teams.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Confidence working with data

Clear communication skills

Curious and proactive mindset

Ability to collaborate across teams

Education

Degree in engineering discipline

Job description

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

Work on live projects supporting critical infrastructure, sustainability and energy transition initiatives. Projects span design, modelling, site delivery, infrastructure development and carbon reduction, across both public and private sector environments.

What You'll Do

• Support the delivery of real engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Assist with modelling, technical drawings, data analysis and site information.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, sustainability and performance improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, commercial, operations and consulting teams.
• Apply data and insight to support technical and commercial decision-making.

Development & Professional Recognition

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

Qualifications

• A degree in any engineering discipline (e.g., mechanical, electrical, civil, environmental, energy, building services or related).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Confidence working with data to inform decisions.
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Curious, proactive and adaptable mindset.
• Ambition to build a long‑term engineering career.

Programme Overview

This scheme is designed for graduates who want real responsibility from day one, flexibility to shape their development, and a clear pathway into a permanent engineering role.

It is a two‑year rotational graduate scheme built around autonomy and choice. Graduates co‑design their rotations, selecting specialist areas aligned to their interests and career goals.

Benefits and Compensation

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

Hybrid working and flexibility are supported where roles allow.

A leading UK engineering, infrastructure and professional services organization is recruiting graduates to join its Engineering Graduate Scheme, offering hands‑on involvement in projects that modernise national infrastructure, deliver low‑carbon solutions and support a more sustainable future.