Graduate (Mechanical Engineer)

Job Description

Who are United Utilities? We are known for keeping the taps flowing and toilets flushing throughout the North West, but we also pride ourselves on delivering excellent customer service, protecting and enhancing the environment and caring for our communities. We invest in the region to support future growth, address climate change and work in partnership to improve river health. We are looking for motivated graduates from all backgrounds to help make the North West greener, healthier, and stronger. By joining our graduate scheme, you’ll play a crucial role in securing efficient, reliable water resources for customers across the North West. Whichever scheme you join, you’ll be at the heart of bringing innovation and positive change to the water industry. Ready to live your future? Why choose United Utilities for your graduate journey? Career Progression Opportunities: Our graduate scheme offers clear pathways for advancement, structured programmes, and mentorship to help you develop into an outstanding leader. You’ll receive a tailored development programme, with opportunities for placements in other areas of the business. Personal and Professional Development : You’ll have the chance to work within a highly motivated team, gaining a wealth of experience and creating a fantastic professional network. From specialist training to mentoring and coaching to internal support networks for LGBTQ, Gender Equality and Neurodiversity, we’ll support you every step of the way. There is also potential for sponsorship for a master’s or other postgraduate qualifications. Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Our flexible working policies and supportive work environment ensure you can achieve this balance while pursuing your career goals. Our Reputation and Culture : United Utilities is proud to be one of the UK’s top inclusive employers. We are a responsible business that cares about delivering great customer service, protecting the environment, and investing in the region to support future growth. Competitive Salary and Benefits : We offer a competitive starting salary of £30,000, 26 days of annual leave (increasing to 30 days after four years), plus bank holidays. Our benefits package includes private healthcare, discounted gym membership, flexible holidays, and an award-winning pension scheme. About the scheme On our 3-year scheme you will enroll on an IMechE monitored professional development scheme (MPDS) with a dedicated Chartered Engineer mentor helping to guide you throughout your training and development towards professional and Chartered status. Benefitting from the shared knowledge and expertise of working with colleagues across all of the engineering disciplines, you will be expected to build on your university knowledge and develop your engineering skills in water, wastewater and bio resource treatment processes, gaining an understanding of the technologies. You will also develop your understanding of company and industry regulations, standards and procedures. This will lead to more substantial placements and projects with increasing responsibility as you grow in confidence and skill throughout the scheme. Start living your future today What will I be doing? Preparing and reviewing mechanical design deliverables, including specifications, calculations, reports, datasheets, drawings, and schedules. Writing clear, concise, and accurate engineering reports and specifications with measurable outputs. Conducting site surveys, investigations, and asset condition assessments. Developing high-level solutions, feasibility studies, and outline mechanical designs. Liaising with contractors and suppliers for quotations and undertake technical appraisals of tenders. Understanding water industry standards, regulations, and guidance, including Water Supply Regulations and construction design management. What do I need to be successful? We require a minimum 2:1 IMechE accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering or a degree meeting IMechE’s CEng accreditation. BEng graduates must undertake Further Learning with United Utilities for Chartership; MEng graduates do not. Applicants with equivalent degrees must confirm with IMechE and provide evidence. You need excellent analytical and problem-solving skills in a mechanical context. Knowledge in fluid mechanics, pipework design, materials selection, vibration, and industrial maintenance is essential. You must be a team player with ambition, drive, and excellent communication skills. Additional Information Our recruitment process requires you to complete: A deductive and verbal reasoning test A one-way video interview An assessment centre, which will take place between 27th November - 6th December 2024. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout your recruitment journey, please let us know. If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from Disclosure and Barring Service/Disclosure Scotland. Application deadline: 13th October 2024