Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Kier Group; Falmer; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support programme

Job summary

Kier Group in Falmer, East Sussex, seeks a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for the Infrastructure team. Join a 2-year graduate scheme starting Sep 2027, with a starting salary of £31,000 and potential car allowance of £4,750 or company car. The programme progresses toward an assistant level role with salary potential around £38k.

The role involves designing, developing and implementing mechanical systems, site visits, and cross‑functional collaboration. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate in 2027 or recently graduated with a Mechanical Engineering degree.
• Wilingness to design, develop and implement mechanical systems.
• Eligible for a 2-year graduate scheme leading to an assistant level role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design and development of mechanical systems for projects.
• Support preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure design and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers and contractors.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Strong interest in mechanical

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

We'relooking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and helpsupportour water team on projects for our Southern Water Framework across East Sussex. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave,24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more

Location: Falmer, East Sussex

Starting Salary:£31,000 per annumwith possible car allowance of £4,750 or company car depending on eligibility

Pathway:Permanent, Full-time2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date:September 2027

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

AsaGraduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of mechanicalsystems for various projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in the design and development of mechanical systems for projects.


• Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.


• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.


• Collaboration with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.


• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, documentation

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

You can find more details about our schemes here.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.


• Skillimprovement: develop technical and professional skills.


• Networking:build professional relationships and expand your network.


• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related field.

• Strong interest in mechanical engineering and project management.


• Excellent organizational and time management skills.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.


• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.

You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initialapplications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early

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