Graduate Engineer

West Coast Partnership Development; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transportation provider in Birmingham seeks a motivated engineering graduate to join their Fleet Engineering team. This role focuses on developing practical engineering knowledge through structured placements across various business areas. You will support key projects and work towards achieving professional registration. The company offers a supportive development program with benefits such as free travel and extensive holiday options within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Final salary pension

Free travel for you and your family

Privilege Travel card

Up to 37 days holiday

Free journeys on other operators

Qualifications

• Motivated engineering graduate looking to impact the industry.
• Willingness to learn from experienced engineers.
• Desire to progress towards professional registration.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical engineering skills through structured placements.
• Support operations and project management teams.
• Prepare reports and documentation for engineering decisions.

Skills

Practical engineering knowledge

Project coordination

Collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Are you a motivated engineering graduate looking to make a meaningful impact from day one?

Join our Fleet Engineering team and help shape the reliability, safety and performance of our trains. From introducing new technology to leading fleet improvement projects, we’re driving innovation across our rolling stock and we want you to be part of it.

Purpose of the Role

• Complete a series of structured placements across the business, learning directly from experienced engineers and subject‑matter experts.
• Support Operations, Customer Experience and Project Management teams in delivering key rolling stock projects.
• Develop the competencies required to progress into an engineering role and work towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside members of the Engineering team to develop practical engineering knowledge and skills.
• Meet agreed objectives and deadlines for each rotation.
• Support project activities and take ownership of assigned tasks or deliverables.
• Participate in meetings, workshops and team events, contributing your ideas and insights.
• Prepare reports, documentation and presentations to support engineering decisions and approvals.
• Assist the Engineering Manager with day‑to‑day tasks and project coordination.

What We Offer

• A structured and supportive development programme
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines and business areas
• Opportunities to contribute to high‑impact, customer‑focused projects
• A clear pathway towards professional registration
• A welcoming and collaborative team environment

Please see the role profile for further details.

Benefits

• Final salary pension
• Free travel on Avanti West Coast for you/spouse/partner/dependents
• Privilege Travel card (75% off other train operators fares for leisure travel)
• 30 days holiday rising by 1 for every completed year of service to a maximum of 37 days (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 10 free journeys on other First Group Train Operators

Be You. With Us.

At Avanti West Coast, we believe our strength comes from the unique perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people. We are proud to build a workplace where diversity is embraced, and everyone is supported to thrive.

We welcome individuals of all races, religions, ages, genders, gender identities, sexual orientations and abilities. Our goal is to reflect the communities we serve and create an environment where everyone feels valued and heard.

When you join Avanti West Coast, you become part of a close‑knitted team that encourages authenticity. We want you to bring your whole self to work. No need to change who you are to fit in. Your individuality is what makes us better.

We celebrate it, we respect it and we put it to great use.

Our Avanti West Coast Values

Passionate - We foster a culture where everyone is driven by our mission and are dedicated to achieving it together.

Committed - We are committed to safety, reliability and delivering the very best for our customers, our colleagues, stakeholders and the industry.

Integrity - We believe in taking responsibility for our reactions and decisions to ensure we do the right thing even when it is difficult to do and hold others accountable for doing the same.

Ambitious - We strive to be the best and are curious to new ways of working within our business and the wider industry.

Authentic - We are genuine, caring and grounded individuals that operate and communicate with openness, trust and clarity.