Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Construction)

Roundhouse recruitment; 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 direct mentorship, tailored training, and fast-tracked progression into senior R&D and design roles. Ideal for graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design. Located in Burton upon Trent, with hybrid working available after probation.

Benefits

33 days of holiday

Enhanced family leave

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Staff discounts

Spot rewards

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar (graduates welcome).
• SolidWorks proficiency is essential.
• 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.
• Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

Clear communication

Curious, entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Product Design

Job description

Overview

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction)

26,000 – 35,000 — Permanent

Location: Burton-on-Trent. Hybrid after probation.

About the Role

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 of 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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