Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Kier Group; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their Natural Resources, Nuclear, and Network team in Oxfordshire. The role offers a starting salary of £30,000 per annum with benefits. Successful candidates will assist in mechanical system design and development while being enrolled in a two-year graduate scheme. Applicants should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, strong organizational skills, and hold a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

Practical experience

Skill improvement

Networking opportunities

Career insights

Qualifications

• Candidates must graduate in 2025 or have graduated within the past three years.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of mechanical systems.
• Collaborate with project teams for effective communication.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with specifications.

Skills

Strong interest in mechanical engineering

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical and problem-solving abilities

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Network team and support our water project in Oxfordshire. Location: Oxfordshire with flexibility to travel across the region. Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum with possible car allowance of £4,750 depending on eligibility. Pathway: Permanent, full-time 2-year programme, leading to an assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of circa £38k. Starting date: September 2026. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems for projects.
• Support the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.

Graduate Scheme

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and is designed to equip you with the skills needed to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership. More details about our schemes are available.

Benefits

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your industry and potential career paths.

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who will graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or 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. We are committed to diversity and inclusion initiatives and value employees’ experiences in shaping our policies. Our Disability Confident commitment ensures a fair and proportionate interview process for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for this role.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier

Recruitment timeline

• October 2025: Initial applications
• November 2025: Application reviews
• January 2026 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres