Mechanical Engineering Graduate Scheme

targetjobs UK; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering services organization is seeking graduates in Mechanical Engineering for their Graduate Development Programme. The role offers diverse projects in various sectors such as Aerospace, Nuclear, and Transportation. Graduates will receive robust training and support with competitive salaries ranging from £31,000 to £33,500, along with a series of attractive benefits, fostering professional growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Settling-in payment of £2,500

33 days annual leave

Two paid annual volunteer days

Enhanced maternity scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Strong interest in engineering and consultancy environments.
• Desire for professional accreditation.
• Willingness to work in agile settings.

Responsibilities

• Work on various engineering projects as part of the Graduate Development Programme.
• Collaborate with teams to develop sustainable solutions.
• Engage in training events and on-the-job experiences.

Skills

Passion for consultancy

Collaborative approach

Enthusiasm for skill development

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Shape a sustainable tomorrow. Do you want to join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently? We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. When you join us, you\'ll help create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology. We\'re transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients, and bringing the most complex projects across the globe to life. Join us and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Our global team of 36,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represent 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers sectors including transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology and aerospace.

On our Graduate Development Programme, you take the driver\'s seat in your career. Grow personally and professionally, guided by inspiring managers. Say yes to opportunities that spark your interest, knowing you\'ll have training and the support you need to maintain a great work-life balance. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong. Find out more about our global programme Different makes a difference.

Where you could work

As a Mechanical Engineering graduate, you\'ll enjoy variety, working on large and small projects with the opportunity to explore different career pathways including consulting and design.

You Can Join The Following Business Areas

Aerospace, Defence, Security & Technology (ADS&T):

Our ADS&T team provides trusted advice and expert support to organisations in mission critical industries. Your work will help keep people safe, protect our national interests, and overcome large challenges our global community has faced.

• Engineering: We have a strong engineering heritage and deep technical expertise to find innovative and sustainable solutions for clients\' challenges
• Project Management: We deliver large, complex projects including in highly regulated and safety-critical environments
• Consulting: We help clients navigate changes and seize opportunities from transformation
• Digital: We leverage technology to deliver results, measure progress, demonstrate value for money, and future-proof client projects

Infrastructure

Help reimagine places and spaces, from transport hubs to university campuses, industrial facilities, and flood defence schemes. Work includes creating specialist civils drawings, detailed design tasks, and client-facing roles on complex civil engineering projects. You\'ll engage with the latest digital technologies while progressing toward a carbon-neutral future.

Find out more about our Infrastructure teams and locations on our website.

Nuclear

Our Nuclear business works across the industry, delivering engineering solutions to key clients. You\'ll support today\'s energy needs and pave the way for tomorrow\'s solutions, contributing to our net-zero journey. In the UK you\'ll be part of one of three key teams:

• Power New Build
• Reactor Operations
• Decommissioning

Find out more about our Nuclear teams and locations on our website.

Transportation

By combining traditional engineering with new technologies, our teams make journeys easier, safer, and more reliable while supporting a greener society. Our work spans Bridges & Civils, Highways, Rail, Central Rail Systems Alliance, and local transport projects. You\'ll work with clients such as Highways England, Network Rail and Transport for London.

Find out more about our Transportation teams and locations on our website.

What You Can Bring

• A passion for working in a consultancy environment
• Championing a culture where everyone belongs
• A collaborative, curious approach to finding new solutions
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop skills and seek development opportunities
• Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
• Comfortable with agile ways of working and learning new technologies
• Commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent). In-person collaboration helps build relationships and accelerate learning.

Training and development

Our graduate development programme provides insights into many areas of work, with training events, mentoring, professional development, and on-the-job experience. From day one, you\'ll work on real projects, collaborating with colleagues and aiming for professional accreditation where applicable.

Meeting your needs

We\’ll reward you and support you in various ways, including:

• A settling-in payment of £2,500 on join and a further £2,500 on achieving chartered status or equivalent
• 33 days annual leave, with option to buy 15 more or sell up to 5 days
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• A broad range of rewards and benefits
• Employee networks for social interaction and development
• Opportunities to join company-wide development programmes
• Enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for health and wellbeing support
• Opportunities to engage with graduates through events, awards, and secondments

Our graduate salaries are between £31,000 - £33,500 depending on role and location.

How do I apply?

Click "Apply Now" to start your application.

Not sure if AtkinsRéalis is the right fit? Try our Match Me Tool to explore alignment with our culture, or check our Connectr platform for tips and direct questions to graduate mentors.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and can make adjustments to support you during recruitment. Please contact us confidentially to discuss how we can help.

Deadline for applications: Thursday 4th December 2025. Some roles may close sooner, so apply early.

Additional information: This role may require security clearance. If needed, clearance will be discussed at interview. UK Security Vetting (UKSV) handles vetting and may require UK residency of 5 years or longer. Do not include current or previous security clearance details in your application.

Due to government immigration salary thresholds, AtkinsRéalis does not sponsor skilled worker visas for our early careers programme. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK by start of employment without sponsorship.