Graduate Project Engineer - Mechanical

MWH Treatment; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Gym memberships

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

MWH Treatment in Preston is launching a three‑year Graduate Programme for ambitious graduates in Mechanical Engineering, Project or Construction management. You will rotate between design and build sites, with hands‑on experience and mentorship to support your professional progression.

The programme emphasizes collaboration, learning, and safety, offering structured training, UK-wide networking, and opportunities to obtain professional status with relevant institutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Project or Construction management or related discipline (2:2 or above, or expected).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design reviews, technical assessments and problem-solving activities.
• Support project and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Mechanical/Project/Construction degree (2:2 or above)

Job description

We're looking for graduates for the 2027 intake, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in Project Management and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things!

It's your career, let's shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you'll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky's the limit!

Purpose of Role

To develop professional capability through the MWH Treatment Graduate Programme while supporting the successful delivery of business and project objectives in a collaborative, inclusive and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support mechanical design reviews, technical assessments and problem-solving activities.
• Support project and business objectives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
• Build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Participate in training and development activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

• A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
• Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career
• A structured training plan.
• UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers
• An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands on site experience)
• Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

What's in it for me?

• A Competitive Starting Salary
• 6 Monthly Salary Increases, Rewarding Your Commitment To Your Development And Training
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (With An Additional 5 Days Available To Buy)
• Some Flexibility With Hybrid Working
• Competitive And Flexible Contribution Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Gym Memberships
• Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Scheme - Free Mental Health Support, Financial Advice
• And Many More Benefits Including Sports And Social Club Membership

Sounding Good?

Person Specification

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Project or Construction management or related discipline (2:2 or above, or expected to achieve).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Desirable

• Placement, internship or relevant industry experience.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Site and the United Utilities Water Region.Right to Work in the UKPlease note that due to Home Office rules and requirements, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at any stage during this three-year programme