Overview / Responsibilities
Wood is seeking Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our Reading-based Capital Projects Business Unit Graduate Programme dealing with the following industries : Carbon Capture and Storage, Green Energy, Recycling, Minerals Processing as Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Oil and Gas.
Key Elements of the Graduate Programme:
- As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will be involved in undertaking mechanical design and engineering activities in support of a range of Wood Projects
- Accredited training scheme with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) through the Monitored Professional Development Scheme (eMPDS)
- Structured training with regular development reviews for the first two years
- Each graduate is assigned a buddy, mentor (Chartered Engineer), and a departmental manager to ensure you are supported in your personal and professional development to gain chartered status
- Exposure to a variety of projects, early responsibility and hands-on involvement on projects alongside supportive experienced engineers
- Opportunities to enhance non-technical skills by contributing towards our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) scheme, Industry days and work experience programme
- Opportunities for site placements and visits in the UK and overseas
- Rotations, where available, into other relevant disciplines to enhance your knowledge and experience in order to become a well-rounded Engineer
- Competitive salary
- Access to a range of excellent employee benefits
Skills / Qualifications
- Minimum 2:1 MEng degree in Mechanical Engineering (IMechE accredited)
- Enthusiasm to work and develop your career in Mechanical Engineering within the Carbon Capture and Storage, Green Energy, Recycling, Minerals Processing, Chemicals, Petrochemicals and Oil and Gas Industries
- 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 UK
Company Overview
Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 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.
