Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Engineering

Location: Greater Manchester Area (Relocation Support Considered)
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits Package
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Launch Your Engineering Career in One of the UK’s Most Important Industries

We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing engineering organisation operating within the UK nuclear sector. Due to continued expansion and a strong project pipeline, we are seeking an ambitious Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their talented engineering team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent engineering graduate to build a long-term career within a highly specialised industry that offers exceptional job security, structured career development, and the opportunity to work on projects that play a critical role in the UK’s future energy and infrastructure landscape.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced industry professionals while contributing to technically challenging projects across the nuclear engineering sector.

You will gain exposure to:

• Mechanical design and engineering analysis
• Project engineering and technical documentation
• Equipment specification and development
• Safety-critical engineering environments
• Manufacturing and installation support
• Regulatory and quality assurance processes

This role has been designed to support graduates in developing their technical capabilities while providing clear progression pathways into senior engineering and project leadership positions.

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the nuclear engineering industry
• Willingness to learn and develop within a highly regulated engineering environment
• Based within commuting distance of Manchester, or willing to relocate

Essential Requirements

Applicants must:

• Hold full UK working rights
• Be eligible to work in the UK without current or future sponsorship requirements
• Be able to satisfy security and background screening requirements where applicable

What’s On Offer?

• A structured graduate development programme
• Industry-leading training and mentorship
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Long-term job security within a growing sector
• Exposure to high-profile, nationally significant engineering projects
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Why Nuclear Engineering?

The nuclear sector continues to be one of the UK’s most strategically important industries, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex, cutting-edge projects while benefiting from exceptional career stability and long-term demand for skilled professionals.

If you would like to discuss this position in more detail or apply, please contact Dean Parry at Emeya Recruitment.

I am available 7am-7pm Monday to Friday.