Graduate Mechanical Engineer — Innovate & Build

PA Consulting; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and lifestyle perks

25 days annual leave (+ half day on 24

Generous pension scheme

Annual performance-based bonus

Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work)

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineering graduate to join the Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Melbourn. You will work across development stages, from concept to hands-on prototyping and testing, collaborating with scientists, designers and engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

The role offers exposure to multiple sectors and technologies, with hands-on workshop and lab work, and starts in Autumn 2027. Salary around £31,000 with a £3,500 transport allowance, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related subject).
• Growth-oriented and curious—open to change and eager to broaden technical skills.
• Collaborative and relationship-focused—thrives in dynamic teams and with clients.
• Analytical and adaptable—apply university knowledge to real-world problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop new materials and test rigs to validate processes.
• Assemble prototype test rigs to prove new processes are feasible.
• Observe user interactions with products to ensure intuitive design.
• Capture high-speed video to characterize nozzle performance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Analytical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Mechanical Engineering graduate to join the Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Melbourn. You will work across development stages, from concept to hands-on prototyping and testing, collaborating with scientists, designers and engineers to deliver innovative solutions.

The role offers exposure to multiple sectors and technologies, with hands-on workshop and lab work, and starts in Autumn 2027. Salary around £31,000 with a £3,500 transport allowance, plus benefits.