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Wood is recruiting for Graduate Engineers to join our Mechanical Engineering team across our Digital Consulting business based in our Northampton office.
As a Wood Graduate you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.
The role
Wood is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in Digital Consulting in order to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy sectors that we support.
As a Mechanical Engineering Graduate, you will be given on the job training and learn how to assist in the provision of cost effective, accurate and professional mechanical engineering activities for special purpose machinery supporting Wood assignments / project teams and clients.
You will initially work on some of our smaller projects with the support and guidance from a supervisor / mentor and learn how to provide innovative concepts and designs using 3D CAD (Solidworks) as automation solutions to customers. You will be involved in FMEA, risk assessments and regulatory marking of machinery and supporting procedures. The work includes detail design and geometric tolerancing of all component drawings together with generating innovative low risk concepts for sales inquiries.
At the end of the graduate scheme, you will have the skills to develop into a Senior Mechanical Engineer or possibly other routes e.g. estimating / proposals for automated solutions.
Responsibilities
Who we are looking for
We are looking for high-achieving graduates with a degree in Mechanical or Design Engineering, and a desire to learn – the ideal candidate should have; an understanding / interest in mechanical engineering or engineering design and the different processes involved, e.g. 3D CAD design, design to cost, budget control and planning, enjoy collaborating across multi-discipline teams, problem solving / trouble-shooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly; take on assignments outside their comfort zone to progress and learn new approaches.
Our clients and projects
Within our Digital Consulting business, we service a varied client base worldwide, including utilities, power generation, nuclear and pharmaceutical companies. We provide value add services bespoke to the clients' requirements across; advisory services, technical specialists, project management, owners engineering through all the phases of the project lifecycle. The work that we do for our clients is key to making the energy transition possible.
What we offer within our Graduate Programme
- Structured development program within our Digital Consulting business
- Technical and personal development; you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities
- Support throughout your career; you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development
- Rotations across relevant business areas to enhance your knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded Mechanical Engineer
- Meaningful and interesting projects; delivered to leaders of industry across the Consulting business
- 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 8-November 2024
- We will aim to 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
You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we would still like to hear from you.
At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences.
So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.
Expected
- Educated to Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical or business discipline (or equivalent gained through relevant vocational training and / or industry experience). As an example you may have a degree in Mechanical, Mechatronic or Design Engineering.
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Effective organisation and planning skills
- Good communication skills both written and oral
- Uses initiative and a proactive approach to problem solving
- The right to work in the UK
- Previous experience either voluntary or work placement within an Engineering environment is desirable
If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!
About us
Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.www.woodplc.com
Diversity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.