Kent
Graduate Mechanical Engineer

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About the Job
Kent is looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to be based in our Woking office, you'll join our Graduate Development Programme and work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of exciting energy projects. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive mentoring from industry professionals, and develop the technical and professional skills needed to build a successful engineering career. We're looking for a motivated and ambitious graduate who is eager to learn, contribute to real-world projects, and grow within a global engineering organisation.
About Our Graduate Scheme
Our people are our power. At Kent, diverse perspectives and talents are the backbone of our strength. We’re building an environment where everyone, from engineers to scientists, from all walks of life, can thrive and reach their full potential.
If you’re passionate about making an impact and pushing boundaries, Kent is where you belong. We are a future-focused company, reimagining energy with ambition and innovation.
Our global graduate program offers hands-on experience, mentorship from industry leaders, and the opportunity to grow as part of a diverse and driven team. We’re building the next generation of leaders in engineering, science, and technology, and we want you to be a part of it.
Skills & Responsibilities
- Functioning as part of a team of engineers and will mainly provide assistance to other engineers, or be responsible under close supervision.
- Complete Kent Graduate Development Programme.
- Corporate reporting line is to respective Mechanical Group Manager.
- Kent values are at the heart of everything we do. They make us unique, inspire our success, and guide our decisions and actions. The successful graduate will be aligned to these values, striving at all times to be safe, ethical, innovative, responsive, quality and cost, and driven to deliver.
- Undertakes specific tasks / area of work as defined by the lead / principal / senior engineer.
- Executes allocated tasks within the requirements of the project execution plan and TDR.
- Works to the requirements of the Mechanical Design Manual.
- Executes work in compliance with client specification, Kent’s ISO accredited QMS, and project specific procedures, guides and standards.
- Performs related duties as and when instructed by lead / principal / senior engineer or group manager.
- Providing input to preparation of deliverables by other engineers.
- Providing input and support to decision making by other engineers.
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In addition to the responsibilities listed herein, the employee may be required to perform other ad-hoc tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor or management. These tasks will be within the reasonable scope of the employee's skills, capabilities, and role within the organization. The intent of this provision is to allow for flexibility and adaptability in meeting the dynamic needs of the organization, ensuring that operational requirements can be met efficiently. All such tasks will be assigned considering the employee's current workload and with respect to their professional development.


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Your Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience
- Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering – degree should be accredited by one of the professional engineering institutions.
- Awareness of applicable international and industry specifications, standards and codes.
- Knowledge of Safety and Quality Procedures and best practice.
Communication
- Excellent command of the English language in both oral and written communication and skills.
Behaviour/ Core Competencies
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to learn.
- Team player.
- Ability to learn to meet deadlines.
- Analytical and problem-solving mind.
We are looking for candidates who are due to graduate in 2026 or have graduated in the last 2 years.
HSSEQ
The Employee shall observe the Health, Safety, Sustainability, Environment and Quality rules of the Company; it’s clients and the governing authorities of the host country.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to our diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. From day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds.
As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We’re a disability-friendly employer and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at recruitment.uk@kentplc.com to find out how we can support you.
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