Graduate Mechanical Engineer

targetjobs UK; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

one Alliance is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Peterborough/Hybrid, offering hands-on experience across major infrastructure projects. You will work alongside experienced engineering professionals to develop your knowledge and skills, supported throughout your development to build a career in mechanical engineering.

You will gain opportunities to expand technical expertise and contribute to Anglian Water's capital programme in the East of England.

Qualifications

• Curious and collaborative mindset, keen to build a career in Mechanical Engineering.
• Ability to work with Alliance teams and client in an open, collaborative way.
• Capable of applying rigour to projects and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across major infrastructure projects.
• Work with experienced engineering professionals to build knowledge and skills.
• Develop technical knowledge and professional experience for a long-term career.

Skills

Curious

Collaborative

Willingness to learn

Education

2:2 degree or above in Mechanical Engineering (BEng/MEng/MSc)

Job description

Location: Peterborough/Hybrid

Business Area: @one Alliance

Start Date: September 2027

Salary: Dependent on Experience and Skills

Start your career where you can make a difference. At @one Alliance, we bring together eight leading organisations to deliver Anglian Water's capital investment programme across the East of England. Together, we're delivering projects to help protect and improve one of the UK's most important resources - water.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you'll be part of this exciting programme from the start, gaining hands‑on experience of Mechanical Engineering across major infrastructure projects. You'll work alongside experienced Engineering professionals building your knowledge, developing your skills and working towards a successful career in Mechanical Engineering. You'll be supported throughout your development, with opportunities to build your technical knowledge, gain professional experience and work towards your longer‑term career goals.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for graduates who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Mechanical Engineering and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things.

You'll Need

• A 2:2 degree or above BEng or MEng/MSc in Mechanical Engineering
• Work in an open and collaborative way- practice integrated working with all Alliance teams and the client. Develop effective working relationships
• Embrace the responsibilities of a defined stage gate delivery process - understand its impact on your role, people and processes
• Apply rigour to key projects and tasks that require accurate and timely delivery and decision making
• The ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn
• An interest in infrastructure, construction or the built environment
• A full UK driving licence, or the ability to travel between project locations where required

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Peterborough and the East Anglia Region.

Why This Work Matters

The water industry is facing significant challenges, from a changing climate and increasing demand to the need to protect the natural environment. The projects you'll work on will play a part in maintaining and improving the infrastructure we rely on every day, while helping to use water responsibly. It's an opportunity to develop a career in Mechanical Engineering while contributing to work that has a lasting impact on communities, customers, and the environment.

If you're ready to start your career, learn from experienced professionals and build your future in a sector that really matters, we'd like to hear from you.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the role. Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Closing Date

30th October 2026

Assessment Centre

Peterborough 20th November 2026

Inclusion is for everyone and we are an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we're committed to creating an environment where all our colleagues feel they belong.