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Mechanical Engineer / Graduate Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB
Manchester
22 hours ago
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Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.
As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will work as part of the Mechanical Team to provide support in the delivery of multi-disciplined projects. You will be based in the office working on the Mechanical design aspects, in an operational office or out on-site supporting delivery and commissioning depending on the phase of the project. If working on site, you will be working alongside a commissioning engineer. A supportive team will be behind you, and you'll be given every opportunity to progress and develop your skills and get involved in the work carried out.
Work within a team to deliver engineering projects from initial concept, through detailed design, procurement and construction to client hand back
Undertake engineering calculation and utilise digital techniques to produce the design
Liaise with Sub-Contractors & Suppliers
Oversee the activity of Sub-Contractors & Suppliers on Site
Assist with maintaining our world class safety culture of our critical designs, health & safety documentation, O&M manuals, and commissioning plans.
Graduated or due to graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering (BEng) or a post graduate qualification (MSc)
Valid driving licence
In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.
~33 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days (maximum 45 days)
~ Private health care and a health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs
~ Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms
~ Flexible pension contributions matched by employer up to 7%
~ Access to our Early Career Professionals network
~ Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Here, you'll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.
Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.
Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.
We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.
You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.
Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: .
You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald
Agile working
We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.
Contract Type: Permanent

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