Graduate Mechanical Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem invites Mechanical Engineering graduates to join a two-year Graduate Programme, tackling live Defence, New Build, Fusion and Modular Nuclear projects across the UK. You will work with mentors, gain hands-on experience, and develop the skills to shape a long-term career in engineering.

From day one you tackle real engineering challenges, supported by mentors and technical experts, building broad experience before focusing on areas of interest and aligning with project needs.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a Mechanical Engineering background who are eager to learn and apply knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design, specification and engineering assessment activities.
• Prepare calculations, technical notes, reports and engineering documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, technical meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Use engineering tools and apply relevant standards with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Help teams identify and resolve technical issues, risks and interfaces.

Skills

Curiosity

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Meeting the challenges of the energy transition and strengthening our sovereignty are among the key priorities of the 21st century. At the heart of these challenges, Assystem supports its clients in delivering their most strategic projects. To achieve this, our 8,000 Switchers leverage their expertise in engineering, project management, and digital solutions.

Operating in 13 countries (Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North America), we contribute to the development of new nuclear power generation capacities, the operational maintenance of existing facilities, and the design and delivery of critical infrastructure, particularly in the defence sector.

Your Future Team

Are you a Mechanical Engineering graduate who is curious about how things are designed, built and improved? Join our two-year Graduate Programme and turn what you have learned into experience on live projects across Defence, New Build and Fusion and Modular Nuclear. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, build your confidence and develop the skills to shape a long-term career in engineering.

Job Description

Your Responsibilities

From day one, you get involved in real engineering challenges. With support from mentors and technical experts, you build broad experience across teams and projects before developing deeper knowledge in the areas that interest you most.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Support mechanical design, specification and engineering assessment activities.
• Prepare calculations, technical notes, reports and engineering documentation.
• Take part in design reviews, technical meetings and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Use engineering tools and apply relevant standards with guidance from experienced colleagues.
• Help teams identify and resolve technical issues, risks and interfaces.

Why Join Us?

Give purpose to your career by joining a company that contributes sustainably to the production of low-carbon, competitive, and sovereign energy.

Explore a wide variety of projects and careers within a strong group, ensuring stimulating and diverse assignments throughout your career.

Develop your skills through an ambitious training program: 5,000 employees trained and more than 100,000 training hours delivered each year.

Qualifications

Your Strengths and Requirements for Success

We’re looking for graduates who:

• Have, or expect to achieve, a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Are curious, motivated to learn and ready to put ideas into practice.
• Communicate clearly and enjoy working with others.
• Can think logically, solve problems and pay attention to detail.
• Are excited by the opportunity to build a career on complex projects.

Additional Information

Eligibility Requirements:

To join our Graduate Scheme, you must be a UK sole national and a UK resident, as this is required for the type of work we do. You’ll also need to be able to obtain a minimum of Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with some roles requiring higher levels of clearance.

As part of the programme, you should also be willing to relocate or travel within the UK, and we’ll provide relocation support where needed.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter! Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.