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Graduate Mechanical Engineer – Inspection
Career Level: Graduate
Location: NE England – Teesside and the South
Hours of Work: 40
About TUV
At TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services, part of the global TÜV Rheinland group, we believe our people are our greatest asset, and we're committed to helping them reach their full potential. We invest heavily in developing our employees, providing not just the technical knowledge they need but also supporting their personal and professional growth. TÜV Rheinland places a strong emphasis on fostering a diverse workforce, as we believe that unqiue perspectives and varied experiences are crucial for driving the innovative culture needed to address the complex challenges of tomorrow.
Our Graduate Programme is carefully structured to ensure you gain a well-rounded skill set. You will:
Develop technical skills and specialist expertise in your particular discipline.
Be supported through non-technical training, emphasising personal growth and development of consulting skills.
Take on real responsibilities from day one, working on various exciting and impactful projects across different industry sectors.
Work as part of a diverse team with opportunities to travel through involvement in international projects.
Be actively supported on your journey towards chartership with your relevant professional body.This hands-on experience supported by formal training allows you to rapidly grow, building both your confidence and capability as an engineering consultant.
For those ready to take on the challenge of a rewarding career in engineering, TÜV Rheinland Industrial Services offers the perfect environment to grow, innovate, and make a real difference in building a safer and more sustainable future.
Role Overview
This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team of inspection engineers delivering inspection services to client companies across the globe in all industry sectors. You’ll work alongside a senior engineer/consultant on all types of project sizes and complexities, with a particular emphasis on an agile approach to identify new and more efficient ways of working. The successful candidate will join our existing graduate development scheme and aim towards achieving chartership within a 4 - 5 year period.
Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions
Technical contribution
Performs basic mechanical engineering and technical safety tasks to generate initial project deliverables cost-effectively and in accordance with contract specifications, quality standards and safety requirements. All deliverables will be reviewed and approved by senior engineers and consultants. Exercises judgment on limited details of work and on application of standard methods. Prepares project documentation within one’s scope of deliverables.
Contract management
Identifies variation requests to support contract claims issuing.
Planning and control
Follows work plans and cost estimates in one’s area of responsibility. Ensures quality deliverables on time and within targeted cost.
Risk and opportunity management
Supports risk assessments and implementation of resulting actions in one’s area of responsibility. Documents and handles technical risks according to mitigation guidelines.
Customer
Clarifies technical queries for customers. Interacts with other staff and contractors within one’s scope of deliverables.
Processes and tools
Uses standard processes, software and tools applicable to one’s area of responsibility. Reports process and tool inefficiencies, along with suggesting ideas for improvement.
Requirements - Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential
Minimum 2:1 Masters degree level qualified in Mechanical Engineering.
Clean UK Driving License.
Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated candidate
Clear communication skills with ability to deliver bad news.
Willingness to travel and able to travel out of area on occasions.
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UKDesirable
Engineering experience working in High Hazard Oil, Gas & Chemicals Industries.
Associate member of relevant institution e.g. Institution of Mechanical Engineers.How to apply:
Please apply with your updated CV and Cover letter.
Application Deadline:
The closing date for applications is 28th November 2025. (Please provide us with an email address we can contact you outside university term time.)
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