Graduate Mechanical Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Assystem invites mechanical engineering graduates to join its two-year Graduate Programme across Defence, New Build and Fusion and Modular Nuclear. You’ll work on live projects from day one, guided by mentors and engineers to build broad experience and confidence.

From day one you’ll support mechanical design, run calculations, prepare reports, participate in design reviews and learn to apply standards with guidance while developing a long-term engineering career.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Curious and motivated to learn and apply ideas.
• Clear communication and teamwork are important.
• Logical thinking, problem solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Curiosity

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

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.