Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Kier Group plc.; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to assist in designing and developing mechanical systems. This role involves collaboration with various teams, providing hands-on experience, and aims to equip graduates with essential skills for their professional careers. Starting salary is £30,000 per annum, with a two-year programme leading to a potential assistant level role.

Qualifications

• Graduated in 2025 or recently graduated within the past three years.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of mechanical systems for projects.
• Support preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors.
• Assist in preparing technical reports and project updates.

Skills

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

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems for various projects.

Responsibilities

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

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

• 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 chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

The role of Graduate Mechanical Engineer is great for you if:

• 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, Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Compensation & Timeline

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 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.

What will you be responsible for?

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