Graduate Project Engineer

VanRath; Limavady; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Limavady is seeking a Graduate Project Engineer to kick-start an engineering career with hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery. The role offers a starting salary of £29,500 along with structured salary increases and a clear path for progression into a Project Engineer role.

Benefits

Structured salary increases

Clear path for progression

Wide exposure to engineering projects

Qualifications

• A 2:2 honours degree (or expected) in Mechanical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Completed a 1-year industry placement in engineering in a HANDS ON position.
• Full current driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organising projects to meet key deliverables.
• Support projects from concept through to completion, ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and suppliers.

Skills

Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project and Teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education

2:2 honours degree in Mechanical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Graduate Project Engineer - £29,500 + Structured Salary Increases

Location: Limavady

Kick-start your engineering career with a structured development path and clear opportunities for progression. This graduate role offers hands-on experience across all stages of project delivery while supporting your growth into a fully-fledged Project Engineer.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist in planning and organising projects to meet key deliverables.
• Hands on work with the workshop team and site fitters
• Coordinate documentation and engineering drawings between internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Review engineering drawings and 3D models.
• Carry out quality checks on materials and factory-assembled products.
• Help plan and coordinate onsite installations.
• Create operation and maintenance manuals and other technical documentation.
• Join engineers on site visits for surveys and to oversee delivery and installation.
• Support projects from concept through to completion, ensuring health, safety and environmental standards are met.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients and suppliers.

What We're Looking For

• A 2:2 honours degree (or expected) in Mechanical, Chemical or related Engineering discipline.
• Completed a 1-year industry placement in engineering in a HANDS ON position
• Knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Project and Teams.
• Full current driving licence and access to a car (reasonable adjustments considered for candidates with disabilities).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work full-time on site in Limavady.

Why Apply

• Starting salary: £29,500 with structured salary increases as you progress.
• Clear path for progression - tailored development to move into a Project Engineer role.
• Opportunity to gain wide exposure to all aspects of engineering projects.

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