Graduate Project Engineer

Mechanical, Civil, Structural.

Are you ready to build your engineering career with a company that invests in your development from day one?

Aquaterra Energy is seeking ambitious and motivated graduates to join our two-year Graduate Programme based at our offices in Norwich & Aberdeen.

Aquaterra Energy Graduate Scheme
Where can I go as a graduate at Aquaterra Energy?

Designed to develop the next generation of engineering talent, our programme provides structured training and exposure to real-world projects across the offshore energy sector.

During the programme, in some of the roles you'll rotate across our Engineering and Operational departments, gaining valuable insight into multiple areas of the business progressing into one of the following specialist disciplines:

  • Project Engineering
  • Design Engineering
  • Structural Engineering
  • Offshore Analysis

You will work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to innovative projects and develop the technical and professional skills needed to build a successful career.

Each graduate will be supported by a dedicated mentor throughout the programme and will follow a tailored development pathway aligned to their chosen discipline.

World-wide travel and offshore working opportunities may form part of the some of the roles, providing exposure to international projects and operational environments.

Minimum Requirements

Essential

  • MEng/BEng in Mechanical, Civil or Structural Engineering, 2:1 or above.
  • Experience of working within a team environment 
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Strong IT Skills, Excel, Word & PowerPoint

This role requires the unrestricted right to work in the UK, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship with our organisation.

Desirable

  • Relevant industry work experience.
  • Master’s degree in a related discipline
  • HND in a related Design Engineering related subject
  • Foreign Language Skills.

At Aquaterra Energy we believe that all employees have the opportunity to contribute positively to our sales targets be it through direct client interactions or the provision of their work internally. An understanding of the sales process and customer focus is an expectation for every employee and therefore appropriate training will be provided and must be attended by all.

Successful candidates will be offered a competitive package and support for professional development and training, including:

  • Monitored professional development schemes with IMechE and ICE.
  • Funded training.
  • Payment of membership fees for a professional institution.

What You'll Gain:

  • Structured two-year graduate development programme
  • Tailored technical training within your chosen discipline
  • Dedicated mentor support throughout the programme
  • Exposure to innovative global energy projects opportunities for overseas travel and offshore assignments
  • Support towards professional registration and chartership
  • Real responsibility and practical engineering experience from day one

At Aquaterra Energy, we are committed to developing early-career talent and supporting long-term career success. Many of our current engineers, project engineers and technical specialists began their careers on our graduate programme and have progressed into key roles across the business. We don't simply offer a graduate programme; we provide a clear career pathway with opportunities to develop your skills, broaden your experience and advance your career as you grow professionally. Through structured development, hands-on project experience and ongoing support, you'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding and lasting career with Aquaterra Energy.

Benefits

  • Training and development
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Matching pension contribution
  • Life cover x 4 basic salary
  • 25 days' paid annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Birthday leave + one day after one years’ service
  • Long service awards
  • Option to purchase additional holidays
  • Reduced gym membership
  • Employee assistance scheme
  • Long service awards
  • Funded sports, social and charity events
  • Cycle to work scheme

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex, religion, race, age, sexual orientation, marital status, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity status, disability or neurodivergent status. Our people are valued, respected and encouraged to be their unique selves. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential, to be heard, included and to inspire great new ideas, to help Aquaterra Energy build a fantastic place to work. We are committed to accelerating our efforts supporting inclusion and diversity in our workplaces and communities to drive change.

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  • Deadline
    January 30th, 2027
  • Hiring Multiple Candidates
    Yes
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    2:1 and above
  • Location
    Norwich and Aberdeen
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Civil/Infrastructure
  • Mechanical
  • Structural
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