Graduate Mechanical Engineer

About The Role

Project: MEH Alliance

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: TBC

Salary: Competitive Salary + benefits

Altrad is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services, supporting the safe, secure, and sustainable delivery of the UK’s most critical assets.

With over 11,000 talented people worldwide, we deliver engineering, construction, and maintenance solutions across highly regulated sectors including nuclear, defence, energy, and industrial environments. Within the MEH Alliance, Altrad plays a key role in delivering Mechanical, Electrical, and HVAC scopes on major nuclear new-build projects in Somerset.

Role Overview

We are seeking motivated and technically capable Graduate Mechanical Engineers to support the delivery of mechanical engineering activities within the MEH Alliance.

This is a fully site-based role, offering hands-on experience on a major nuclear new-build project within a highly regulated and safety-critical environment. Working as part of an integrated alliance delivery team, you will support mechanical design implementation, construction, installation, and commissioning activities, while following a structured graduate development pathway toward professional accreditation and Chartered status.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of mechanical engineering activities across MEH work scopes
• Assist with the implementation of mechanical designs, specifications, and work packs on site
• Support installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for mechanical systems
• Prepare and review technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, method statements, and reports under supervision
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to support safe and efficient delivery
• Participate in site walkdowns, inspections, and progress reviews
• Ensure mechanical works comply with nuclear regulatory requirements, project specifications, and company procedures
• Promote a strong safety culture and comply with all health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Support quality assurance, defect resolution, and continuous improvement activities
• Actively engage in graduate training, mentoring, and professional development activities

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Strong interest in mechanical engineering within construction, manufacturing, or nuclear environments
• Good technical understanding and problem-solving capability
• Effective communication skills and ability to work within multidisciplinary site teams
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines in a site-based environment
• Willingness to work within a highly regulated and safety-critical industry
• Previous industrial placement or site experience is advantageous but not essential

Security & Eligibility Requirements

Due to the nature of the projects and secure nuclear environment:

• Applicants must be Sole British Nationals
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain UK CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) security clearance
• Appointment is subject to satisfactory security clearance and background checks

Why Join Altrad within the MEH Alliance?

• Be part of a major UK nuclear new-build programme in Somerset
• Gain hands-on site experience within a large-scale alliance delivery model
• Structured graduate development programme with mentoring and professional support
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Clear career progression toward Chartered Mechanical Engineer status
• A professional, collaborative and safety-driven working environment