Graduate Programme Lead

WGM Engineering Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.

Enhanced pension scheme.

Life assurance scheme.

Salary sacrifice options.

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave.

Employee discount programme.

Job summary

WGM Engineering Ltd is seeking a Graduate Programme Lead in Glasgow to design and oversee its graduate program. This role involves recruitment, training, and mentoring of graduates, aiming to enhance their skills for the engineering sector. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior management and academic institutions to ensure a structured and effective training experience while continuously improving the program based on performance insights.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams preferred.
• Strong understanding of graduate programmes.
• Ability to produce reports and analyze trends.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the graduate programme structure.
• Lead recruitment and build relationships with universities.
• Deliver leadership development training.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Education

Professional certification in Training & Development or HR

Experience in line management

Job description

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The Vacancy

The Graduate Programme Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and managing the company’s graduate programme. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining graduates, equipping them with the skills and experience needed to excel in the engineering industry and water sector.

The Vacancy

The Graduate Programme Lead is responsible for designing, developing, and managing the company’s graduate programme. This role focuses on recruiting, training, and retaining graduates, equipping them with the skills and experience needed to excel in the engineering industry and water sector.

This position collaborates closely with senior management, mentors, HR, and academic institutions to deliver a structured, engaging, and effective programme. Key responsibilities include mentoring graduates, delivering internal training, liaising with HR, business leads, and universities, and continuously evaluating and enhancing the programme based on performance insights.

Additionally, the Graduate Programme Lead will oversee the design, delivery, and management of the programme, providing mentorship and support to all graduate employees. Responsibilities include internal training and development delivery, senior-level communication with HR, business leads, and universities, and ongoing evaluation and improvement of the programme through reporting and performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the graduate programme structure to ensure alignment with company objectives.
• Manage rotational assignments, technical training, and professional development opportunities for graduates.
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, business leads, and mentors to ensure the programme supports both graduate development and company needs.
• Lead graduate recruitment, including building relationships with universities, attending career fairs, and promoting the programme.
• Act as the main point of contact for graduate hires, supporting and providing mentorship & performance feedback.
• Design and deliver leadership development training to enhance professional growth.
• Monitor graduate progress and performance, ensuring continuous improvement of the programme.
• Develop metrics and reports to evaluate graduate success and programme effectiveness.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Experience:

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Experience in line management (preferred).
• Proven expertise in employee learning and development.
• Strong understanding of graduate programme requirements and structure.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse data, produce reports, and identify trends.
• A professional certification in Training & Development or HR (desirable).
  
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive package, including:

• 32 days holiday, increasing to 36 based on length of service.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Salary sacrifice options (Electric vehicle scheme, annual leave purchase, cycle to work scheme).
• Enhanced maternity & paternity Leave.
• Company sick pay (available after qualifying period).
• Employee discount programme.
  
  
  

How to Apply

If you believe you have the skills and experience for this role, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit an updated CV to the WGM recruitment team for review.

About Us

Based in Scotland, we are an engineering business providing mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services to clients across the UK. We are one of the UK’s leading engineering solution providers, recognised for outstanding client service, quality solutions and our commitment to health and safety. From our HQ in Glasgow, we deliver sustainable solutions to the water and renewables sectors. Supplementary services include project management, technical engineering, design, and off-site modular build.

We have partnered with innovative technology providers in the renewables sector, including solar PV, hydroelectric and heat networks. We are a progressive, people-orientated business driven by our values to deliver workable and cost-effective solutions in the communities we work. When you work for WGM you join a dynamic team and have the opportunity to be part of our ambitious plans for future growth.

WGM is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

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