Graduate Research Engineer - Industrial Transformation

Manufacturing Technology Centre; Highgate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing development organization seeks a Graduate Structural Engineer to join their 24-month Industrial Transformation Graduate Programme in Highgate, UK. The role involves working with cutting-edge technologies on live projects, contributing to diverse departments including Automation and Digital Transformation. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant STEM degree and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a generous benefits package, professional development opportunities, and a flexible working pattern.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Private healthcare

25 days paid annual leave

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• 2:1 minimum in Robotics, Mechatronics, or related fields.
• Enthusiasm for personal development.
• Ability to communicate technical data clearly.

Responsibilities

• Help transform construction and engineering sectors.
• Contribute to Automation, Business, Digital, and Technology projects.
• Work with cutting-edge technologies on innovative projects.
• Support UK manufacturers through digitalisation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Creative problem solving

Team player

Education

Accredited bachelor’s degree in a relevant STEM subject

Job description

Here at the MTC, our people are diverse and multi‑disciplinary. They are paramount to our progress and success. We understand that to realise our vision to create a strong, sustainable UK manufacturing industry – we must continue to place special emphasis on future skills and technologies and to offer best‑in‑class Graduate Development Programmes to support aspiring engineers to achieve their true potential. Our 24‑month Industrial Transformation (ITG) Graduate Programme is structured to give you the experience, knowledge and skills to become a competent and confident professional engineer. It represents a fantastic opportunity to take control of your future at a truly unique and inspiring company.

Our ITG Development Programme is specifically designed to build your experience and understanding across key departments, including Automation Transformation, Business Transformation, Digital Transformation and Technology Transformation. Our mission is to guide UK manufacturers through digitalisation and sustainability, ensuring they remain globally competitive while contributing positively to society and the environment.

You will work with cutting‑edge technologies on innovative and exciting live projects from the start, alongside some of the best minds in the industry. You'll learn first‑hand what it takes to build a successful and rewarding engineering career and we will support you every step of the way. In addition, we offer the opportunity for our colleagues to engage with professional bodies and work towards Chartership (benefitting from our financial support). We’ll also help you hone essential business, commercial and personal leadership skills, including problem‑solving and creativity, financial awareness and effective relationship building.

Job Title

Graduate Structural Engineer – No Sponsorship.

Recruitment Journey

• Application Form: The first step is completing our online application form and attaching your CV. This is your opportunity to share your background, skills and motivation for applying. Take your time to ensure your information is accurate and highlights your strengths.
• Psychometric Assessments: Once your application is reviewed, you’ll be invited to complete online psychometric assessments via the SOVA platform. These may include numerical, verbal or logical reasoning tests, as well as personality questionnaires. They help us understand your problem‑solving style and how you might fit with our team culture.
• Telephone Interview: If successful in the assessments, you’ll be invited to a structured telephone interview. This is a chance to discuss your experiences, motivations and suitability for the role. It’s also an opportunity for you to ask questions and learn more about us.
• Face‑to‑Face Assessment Centre: The final stage is an in‑person assessment centre at either our Coventry or Liverpool sites. Our recruitment team will host pre‑assessment centre briefing sessions to share more about the day and to set you at ease. Throughout the assessment centre you will meet members of our teams and get a real feel for our working environment. Thorough feedback will be shared with all attendees post‑assessment centre, regardless of outcome.
• Offer stage and beyond: If you are successful in securing an offer on our Graduate Programme – our recruitment team will notify you of this shortly after your assessment centre and talk you through the next steps. In addition, we also host regular sessions over the summer to best support your onboarding journey, ensuring you are set up for success from Day 1 in September 2026.

Responsibilities

• Help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering sectors.
• Develop and contribute to projects across Automation, Business, Digital and Technology Transformation.
• Work with cutting‑edge technologies on innovative and exciting live projects from the start.
• Support UK manufacturers through digitalisation and sustainability strategies.

Qualifications

• An accredited bachelor’s degree (2:1 minimum) in a relevant STEM subject (Robotics, Mechatronics, Autonomous Systems, Product Design, Material Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Business Analytics, Accounting, Sustainability Finance or similar).
• Enthusiasm for continued personal development and learning new things.
• Strong communication skills, including a demonstrable ability to communicate technical data to a non‑technical audience clearly and confidently.
• Passion for your STEM discipline, a creative problem solver, innovative and a real team player.

Eligibility

We do not provide visa sponsorship for candidates participating in our early careers programmes, including support for graduate route visa holders. Those who possess the legal right to work in the UK are eligible for our roles.

Additional Information

• The MTC’s engineers, scientists and technicians work with some of the most advanced manufacturing equipment in the world in a supportive and collegiate environment for the development and demonstration of new technologies on an industrial scale.
• Reference checks and security checks (where applicable).
• Health & Well‑being: We offer a fully flexible working pattern, generous pension scheme, life assurance and private healthcare, plus 25 days paid annual leave, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy or sell up to one week’s holiday per year.
• Investing in your well‑being is important to us. With this in mind, we’ve introduced a flexible working pattern and a generous benefits package.

So, are you inspired by the thought of impacting society and joining the MTC? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.