What Jobs are available for Graduate Engineers in the United Kingdom?

Graduate EC&I Engineer x 2 – Staffordshire – Permanent - £28-30k - flexible working hours, 30 days holiday + bonus scheme + private healthcare cover

++Headlines – growing company, strong order book, supportive/encouraging culture, opportunities to progress, learn from high-calibre talented Engineers++

Samuel Frank Associates is recruiting for two Graduate EC&I Engineers to join a growing, Staffordshire based specialist engineering business.

Key aspects of the Graduate EC&I Engineer roles include -

• You’ll need to be a British passport holder and have lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years as you’ll be put through security clearance.
• The successful Graduate EC&I Engineers are likely to be qualified to 2:1 or 1st BEng Degree level in a related Electrical Engineering focused Degree.
• You’ll learn about hardware system specification and analysis, hardware system design from scratch & hardware functional design.
• You’ll also learn a structured approach to delivering bespoke engineering projects working alongside like-minded Engineers at a similar stage to their careers as you
• As part of your course work you’re likely to have picked up some Electrical CAD skills
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Company has a proven track record of recruiting graduate level Engineers and developing, training, coaching and mentoring them to progress their careers

The company has a flexible, friendly working environment as well as the opportunity to work with some very talented engineers. The management team encourages a sensible work-life balance with the MD making sure people leave the office by 4.30pm daily and you’ll have 30 days holiday per year as well as the statutory Bank Holidays!

If you’d like to apply, please get in touch. Their offices are easily commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Cannock, Lichfield, Telford, Uttoxeter, Stone.

The suggested postcode is to be used as a guide only.

An Excellent opportunity for an Engineering Graduate to join a well-established fabrication and sheet-metal company based in Nelson.

Training will be provided for someone who can demonstrate a passion for engineering drawing.

The Company:

Established in 2003, this family run business employs approx. 30 employees. Their team provides an all-round design, laser, fold and fabrication service to a broad customer base.

They are seeking a professional who is passionate about engineering and flexible to manage the needs of the business. The ideal candidate will be competent with Solidworks to design, and re-design parts specifically for manufacture.

Candidates would need a knowledge of Solidworks sheet metal modelling and have the ability to produce drawings for Laser, bend drawings for Press Brake, and working drawings for manufacture and assembly operations. Our CAD Technicians interpret the customer specifications, and design for production using tolerance and specifications from our Laser and Press Brake Department. There is a need to identify the most efficient techniques for fabrication and emphasise these to the production department.

A broad knowledge of IT packages and good communication skills, both visual and verbal, are essential. The role includes the creation of job packs and BOMs, and adherence to the company file structure.

Duties:

• Produce accurate working drawings utilising Solidworks.
• Liaison between the production department and the customer to resolve manufacturing issues, identify problems and agree solutions.
• Have knowledge of suitable, efficient and economical production processes and materials.
• Ensure that pertinent and accurate technical data is passed to production and shared with sub-contractors where necessary.
• Adhere to the structured file system for control of all customer drawings.
• Produce accurate designs in a timely manner to enable the company to meet tight deadlines.
• Carry out a contract review and liaise with customers, as required.

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Solidworks and 2D drafting skills.
• Good numeracy and computer skills.
• Communication skills, both verbal and visual.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Problem-solving skills.
• The ability to multi-task.

Desirable:

• A sound knowledge of engineering design principles.
• Experience and knowledge of Laser Cutting and Press-brake operations.
• Have knowledge of materials/fittings used within a sheet metal environment.
• Have experience of working in an ISO9001 company.
• Able to debate ideas and consider the design intent.
• Fabrication skills.

This is a full-time permanent position with a starting salary: 25,000 - 31,000 depending on knowledge and skills. This will be reviewed periodically when experience, productivity and knowledge are gained.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now!

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

Railway engineering is one of the most important ways that AECOM delivers a better world – we work on huge, complex and challenging railway infrastructure projects that increase urban and inter-city mobility for millions of people. AECOM is a global innovator in high-speed and urban transportation. Recent projects include major track improvements for the Southern Renewals Enterprise in England's busiest passenger corridors, the Hong Kong–Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu–Qianhai), the Elephant & Castle Station capacity upgrade in London, and key design and asset protection services for Network Rail frameworks across the UK, as well as delivering components of High Speed 2 and supporting global initiatives in sustainable rail.

We are looking for graduates who are team players and open thinkers who want to contribute to some of the biggest challenges in transportation infrastructure.

Job Responsibilities

Selected candidates will be enrolled on our Graduate Development Programme and have the opportunity to develop their skills within a supporting environment which encourages challenge and collaborative behaviours. Candidates will use industry leading computer software and BIM modelling programmes while working on a variety of different Rail specific expertise including:

• Integrating engineering designs from other complex railway skill areas such as signalling, electrification and permanent way;
• Planning the phasing of construction and commissioning work to minimise disruption to passengers and the public;
• Ensuring that designs maximise sustainability outcomes during construction and over whole life of assets;
• Developing designs that are safe to build, operate and maintain, and that protect the safety of passengers and the public;
• Producing concept and outline design proposals that solve client challenges in the maintenance, renewal and enhancement of railways;
• Working on structural inspection, assessment and design of bridges and other railway structures
• Analysis and calculation for new civil and structural components;
• Design of railway stations and working on projects that improve or create new urban realm, station buildings, platforms, footbridges and concourses.

Qualifications

• BEng in Civil Engineering 2:1 (or equivalent)
• MEng in Civil Engineering 2:1 (or equivalent) would be an advantage
• Modules in Rail would be an advantage
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, technically proficient, with ambition and drive
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external clients, both verbally & in writing with the confidence to engage with a variety of people (clients, colleagues, stakeholders and sub-contractors alike) and the aptitude to rationally explain, explore and discuss technical issues and capture feedback
• Enthusiastic, hard-working, with ambition and drive
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole
• Ability to work in a team and independently without losing initiative & focus

Additional Information

• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

Professional Development

Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP), along with our huge scope of projects across the globe, will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference to the world we live in. Our GDP forms a core part of our business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead our business into the future. We have over 750 graduates on our programmes across the UK & Ireland, from over 40 different disciplines, each and every one of them making a tangible difference to the environment we all live and work in.

We will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution – where we have graduates working towards over 30 professional institutions in the UK & Ireland. We will push you to achieve the highest standards and expect our graduates to pass their professional review first time. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development, and undertake regular training modules throughout the programme. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, and the opportunity to work on live client projects, with significant multidisciplinary exposure.

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• Build and expand your equipment and process knowledge, supporting the Engineering function in line with their strategic goals.
• Participate in long-term preventative maintenance programs and spearhead projects to enhance productivity.
• Forge strong relationships between Engineering and other departments, ensuring a cohesive work environment.
• Lead continuous improvement projects, driving operational excellence and fostering a culture of proactive Engineering.
• Take charge of site management, including contractor control and liaising with the Management team, ensuring efficiency and safety.
• Embrace and contribute to the team's development, supporting a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

• A resilient, optimistic Graduate with a Degree in Engineering ( Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical), who is ready to dive into a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Someone who is proactive, self-motivated, and capable of motivating others with a positive, can-do attitude.
• An individual with excellent problem-solving skills, drive, and determination to make tangible impacts on our operations.
• A team player who values collaboration, can handle obstacles creatively, and is eager to develop professionally and personally within the company.

• Earn trust and respect, understand your purpose, own your responsibilities, and strive for excellence to inspire your colleagues.
• Support and enhance the Health & Safety culture, comply with all company policies, and actively contribute to a positive and cohesive team environment.
• Embrace the engineering pillars ( Cost Control / Labour / Asset Care / Housekeeping ) and ensure highest possible standards adhered to.

A superb opportunity has come to fruition for a Civil Engineering Graduate .

Our client is a privately owned forward thinking marine contractor with a strong order book and an unrivalled benefits package.

They also offer great training and development opportunities and are recognised for their great culture, which puts their people first.

Projects include;  Mariners, Harbours, Water, Coastal, Flood frameworks

Key Accountabilities;

• To assist in the co-ordination of the team activities to ensure that the project is completed on budget and on time, in line with the agreed construction process.
• To work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• To assist in ensuring the project complies with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• To assist the Project Manager on the management of the team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development and motivation.
• Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
• Adhere to safe working practice regulations on site and ensure all staff comply with the requirement.

Skills and Competence;

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
• Excellent written and oral English language
• Degree or master’s in engineering (All disciplines considered)
• Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the Graduate programme
• Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving
• A proven team player who can effectively work with others
• Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Proactive approach to working and learning
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry
• Familiar with all Microsoft packages

Interpersonal Skills;

• Highly motivated
• Logical thinker with a willingness to learn
• Resilient and a flexible approach to working
• Results driven with strong communication skills
• Work independently with minimal supervision

Desirable;

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• Engineering experience
• CSCS Card

Essential;

• You must have a valid 10 year passport and current driving licence. 

On offer;

• A competitive salary package including a generous bi-annual bonus, 25 days holiday, 10% pension contribution and healthcare and full training /mentoring.

Calor is one of the leading LPG, BioLPG and LNG companies within Ireland with a wide range of customers within commercial, domestic, agricultural, industrial, pharmaceutical, hospitality and leisure sectors. Enabling customers who are located off the natural gas grid power their homes and businesses.

As an engineering graduate, you would join us in our commitment to offer a cleaner, more sustainable energy source for now and in the future, as we drive the energy transition in Ireland. We have career opportunities that build a more sustainable future for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Engineering Graduate programme is designed to provide you with the best opportunity to learn and grow within our business.

Our two-year programme is structured to provide you with two rotations across our Operational and Commercial functions. These rotations will provide you with unique insight to our business while supporting you in your professional development journey and lead you to a permanent role within our organisation.

In addition to a suite of development programmes to support your learning journey, our programme features a range of supports to assist you in your transition from student to professional.

All successful candidates will assist with achieving Calor’s targets from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) under the Energy efficiency obligation scheme (EEOS).

Business Function - 1 year in Operations. 1 year in Commercial.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed their engineering degree

Good understanding of engineering principles

Strong Communication skills

Can do attitude

The ability to work on solo projects and as part of a team

Agile thinker

Must be able to travel to Dublin and Cork when required

Experience with AutoCAD/Office/Project

Own a full UK/EU driving license

We are looking for candidates whose values match our company values:

-Integrity

-Curiosity

-Trust

-Inclusivity

-Passion

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Onsite facilities and parking

Employee Assistants Programme

Fantastic training opportunities