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Wood is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in mechanical and construction engineering to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors we support.

We provide

  • Technical challenge – develop your core and specialised mechanical engineering (construction) skills to a world-leading standard
  • Excellence - Work at a centre of technical excellence for an international company which leads and supports projects executed across Europe, Africa and the Middle East
  • Recognition/prestige - Wood is globally regarded as a leading premium engineering and design firm. Ranked Number 1 International design firm by Engineering News-Record (2019)

As a Mechanical Engineer - Construction graduate you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills. In addition to conventional sectors, you can expect to become involved in:

  • Carbon Capture: Industrial clusters, concept development to detailed engineering.
  • Hydrogen: blue hydrogen (w/CCS), green hydrogen, ammonia/hydrogen economy innovation.
  • Future of hydrocarbons: adapting existing facilities and designing ambitious new projects, to produce the next generation of lower carbon fuels and chemicals.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for high-achieving graduates with a desire to learn. The ideal candidates should have a 2:1 MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering and enjoy problem solving / trouble-shooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly; take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset.

What we offer within our Graduate Programme

  • A structured development program within your chosen discipline and business unit
  • Technical and personal development; you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities
  • Accredited Company Training Scheme
  • Support throughout your career; Assigned buddy and mentor (Chartered Engineer) and departmental manager to ensure you are supported in your personal and professional development to gain chartered status.
  • Rotations across relevant business areas to enhance your knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded and qualified engineer
  • Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
  • Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program
  • Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
  • Early Careers Network (ECN); join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units
  • Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Application process and deadlines

  • Upload your CV and enter your details to our recruitment system via the link on the advert
  • Closing date for all applications will be Friday 8th November
  • We will review applications in November / December
  • We will then be holding screening calls throughout December with those candidates that fit the criteria below
  • Shortlisted candidates will receive invitations to assessment centres in January
  • Assessment centres will take place in January / February depending on location and discipline

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2:1 MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering 
  • Enthusiasm to work and develop your career in Construction Engineering within the Oil and Gas industry
  • Demonstrate initiative, tenacity and excellent communication skills
  • Possess an ability to learn quickly and be adaptable and flexible to match business requirements
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments
  • Must have the right to work in the UK