Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Construction)

Roundhouse Recruitment Ltd; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global construction group is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer to develop and design innovative building products using SolidWorks. This role offers mentorship, tailored training, and clear paths to senior positions, with hybrid working available after probation. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design, eager for collaborative and innovative design work.

Benefits

33 days' holiday

Westfield Health Cash Plan

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Spot rewards

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar (graduates welcome).
• SolidWorks proficiency (essential).
• Curious, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Use SolidWorks to create concepts, assemblies, and detailed drawings for new Construction products.
• Support prototyping, testing, and sustainability-focused improvements.
• Analyse performance with manufacturing and finance teams.
• Explore new markets and prepare concise technical documentation.
• Present ideas in innovation reviews.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Curious mindset

Clear communication

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Job description

Overview

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction) – £26,000 - £35,000 • Permanent • Burton-on-Trent • Hybrid after probation

Rare opportunity for a Graduate in Mechanical Design or similar to join a global Construction Group in a brand-new R&D / Design role. You'll develop and design innovative Building Products using SolidWorks, with direct mentorship from the Group Development Director and fast-tracked progression beyond drafting into innovation, testing, and product development.

Why this Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Role

• Direct mentorship from the Group Development Director

• Tailored training plan and Progression

• Brand new role within a Global Company where you can really make it your own

• Hybrid working after probation

• Clear routes into senior R&D, design leadership or commercial/sales

• 33 days' holiday (increasing with service) and Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced family leave, life assurance, staff discounts and spot rewards

What You'll Do

• Use SolidWorks to create concepts, assemblies, and detailed drawings for new Construction products

• Support prototyping, testing, and sustainability-focused improvements

• Analyse performance, manufacturability, pricing and margin with manufacturing and finance teams

• Explore new markets and applications; prepare concise technical documentation

• Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director

What You'll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar (graduates welcome)

• SolidWorks proficiency (essential)

• Curious, entrepreneurial mindset - looking for more than just drafting

• Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration

Progression

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks), you'll gain exposure across concept design, testing and commercial analysis. With the company's growth and new R&D structure, you'll have fast pathways into senior R&D, leadership, or commercial/sales roles depending on your strengths.

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Click Apply to start your career as a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) in Construction Building Products, based in Swadlincote.

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