Graduate Engineer (2025 Intake)

Southampton, England, United Kingdom

12/6/2024

Job Description

Wood’s Specialist Services team within the Digital Consulting service line is recruiting Graduate Engineers to join our graduate programme based around the UK.

The Specialist Services team focus on complex problem solving, whether it be advanced structural integrity; vibration; fitness for service / asset life extension; or Materials / Metallurgy. The solutions are often based upon computational analysis, whether that be finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics or internally developed code. Our services are in high demand, with consultants working across a vast range of projects. Consequently, we are looking to expand by recruiting high-achieving graduates who wish to diversify into our specialist business with a desire to learn – the ideal candidates should enjoy problem solving / trouble-shooting; willing to embrace new ideas; and most importantly, take on projects where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset.

Being the premier technical consultants, we attract the finest specialists within their respective fields – as a Wood employee you will have access to this wealth of experience whilst applying your knowledge on real-world projects. No day is the same within the service line, owing to the diversity of our projects and a good mix of office and field work – therefore, you will develop a diverse range of transferable skills relevant to many industries, such as risk-based assessments, computational modelling, measurement surveys, data analysis, but most importantly, think outside of the box and solve problems. Furthermore, as our clients and offices are spread across the world, there are ongoing possibilities for secondments in addition to project related travel opportunities.

Skills

The work scopes, and other Wood training, shall support the development of the graduate engineer and allow them to apply their skills in a range of projects. Graduates will have the opportunity to:

• Learn a range of simulation software and perform simulations in the areas of single phase and multiphase pipe flow, heat transfer, and thermodynamics, to support project design development
• Assist with in-house development of tools & programs
• Be involved in project planning, expediting, and execution
• Become familiar with writing technical reports
• Present and discuss technical results and the impacts of recommended design(s) to interdisciplinary teams within Wood and to project Clients
• Participate in internal workshops and training lectures
• Work with a diverse range of multi-disciplinary team members for a wide range of clients from around the world
  
  

Key Elements Of The Graduate Programme

• Access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities through Wood’s global network of technical leaders and subject matter experts
• Support throughout your career; you will be assigned a buddy, mentor (Chartered Engineer) and departmental manager to ensure your professional development is achieved in order to gain Chartered Engineer status
• Structured Graduate training sessions on a range of topics such as multiphase flow, simulation best practice, how projects are estimated, report writing best practice, etc
• Competitive salary
• Access to a range of excellent employee benefits including:
• Flexible Benefits tailored to your needs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Give as you earn scheme
• Generous holiday allowance plus extra days purchase option
• Travel and private medical insurance
• Great Pension Plan and life assurance
• Shares option
• Time off in lieu
• The benefits of working from home and the flexibility this affords has been recognised within Wood. The opportunity for working from home is currently available
  
  

Early Careers Network

You will have access to the Early Careers Network that brings together young professionals and offers continuing professional development opportunities.

Early Careers Network Activities Include

• Networking opportunities
• Organised social events
• Lunch and learn sessions
• Technical and soft skills training
• Participation in STEM events
• Access to Wood’s Global Developing Professionals Network
  
  

Qualifications

You may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At Wood, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply

Skills/Qualifications

• Graduate engineer with BSc/MSc in Engineering or mathematics-based degree from a recognised university.
• Knowledge of disciplines such as structural integrity, fatigue and fracture mechanics, vibration, noise, Material science, finite element analysis would be advantageous.
• Knowledge and understanding of programming techniques, preferably C#, python or java script, would be a bonus.
• Good team player and fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Good technical writing and presentation skills
• Enthusiastic to learn new skills and take on challenges.
  
  

If all of this sounds good to you, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood!

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.