Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Barhale; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering and infrastructure company in Peterborough seeks a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to support design and delivery of water projects. This role offers hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, opportunities for career progression, and a commitment to professional development. Responsibilities include mechanical design assistance and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal for recent graduates passionate about sustainable engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• A strong interest in sustainable engineering and the water sector.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the mechanical design of pumping stations, treatment works, and pipeline systems.
• Support project delivery teams on-site and in the office.
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Engage with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure engineering excellence.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across all activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Job description

Overview

About Barhale

Barhale is a business founded on family values, established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Graduate (Mechanical Engineer) – The Role

We’re a ground-breaking collaboration between eight leading organisations – Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO – and we deliver over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.

Are you a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate ready to shape the future of water infrastructure? Join a forward-thinking team working on essential water and wastewater projects across East Anglia.

We are seeking a passionate and driven Graduate Mechanical Engineer to support the design, delivery, and maintenance of critical assets in the water industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an industry that directly impacts communities and the environment, while gaining hands-on experience and developing towards chartership.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the mechanical design of pumping stations, treatment works, and pipeline systems
• Support project delivery teams on-site and in the office
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, and process engineers
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and drawings
• Engage with clients, contractors, and suppliers to ensure engineering excellence
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance across all activities
• What We’re Looking For: A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• A strong interest in sustainable engineering and the water sector

Essential

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• A strong interest in sustainable engineering and the water sector
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive mindset and eagerness to learn

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]