Overview

Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building / Construction) – £26,000 - £35,000 • Permanent • Burton-on-Trent • Hybrid after probation

Rare opportunity for a Graduate in Mechanical Design or similar to join a global Construction Group in a brand-new R&D / Design role. You'll develop and design innovative Building Products using SolidWorks, with direct mentorship from the Group Development Director and fast-tracked progression beyond drafting into innovation, testing, and product development.

Why this Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer Role

• Direct mentorship from the Group Development Director

• Tailored training plan and Progression

• Brand new role within a Global Company where you can really make it your own

• Hybrid working after probation

• Clear routes into senior R&D, design leadership or commercial/sales

• 33 days' holiday (increasing with service) and Westfield Health Cash Plan

• Enhanced family leave, life assurance, staff discounts and spot rewards

What You'll Do

• Use SolidWorks to create concepts, assemblies, and detailed drawings for new Construction products

• Support prototyping, testing, and sustainability-focused improvements

• Analyse performance, manufacturability, pricing and margin with manufacturing and finance teams

• Explore new markets and applications; prepare concise technical documentation

• Present ideas in innovation reviews with the Group Development Director

What You'll Need

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or similar (graduates welcome)

• SolidWorks proficiency (essential)

• Curious, entrepreneurial mindset - looking for more than just drafting

• Clear communicator who enjoys cross-functional collaboration

Progression

As a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks), you'll gain exposure across concept design, testing and commercial analysis. With the company's growth and new R&D structure, you'll have fast pathways into senior R&D, leadership, or commercial/sales roles depending on your strengths.

Apply

Click Apply to start your career as a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) in Construction Building Products, based in Swadlincote.

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