Graduate Trainee Engineer

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (2 Years)

Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance

Closing Date: 3 February 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join the Capital Programmes Division as a graduate trainee engineer. The Capital Programmes Division delivers capital construction programmes across the city and aims to improve design, project management and programme delivery. This graduate trainee engineer will support the division and its clients in providing an excellent professional mechanical engineering service.

The role will involve working on a variety of projects of different sizes and scales that involve significant capital to the council’s portfolio of buildings/assets, including housing stock, offices, leisure centres, art galleries and other listed buildings, as well as new build projects. The programme offers training in mechanical or electrical design, planning, and the management and delivery of construction projects and inspection/reporting of defects.

• Assist with mechanical or electrical design, planning and project delivery for capital projects.
• Support the management and delivery of construction programmes and reporting of project status and defects.
• Contribute to maintaining high professional standards and service quality for the division and its clients.

• Minimum (or predicted) 2:1 degree or merit at MSc level in a mechanical or electrical engineering discipline (recognised by the Engineering Council), with expected completion within the last two years or available to complete this year.
• A Manchester resident and/or currently studying at a Manchester-based university/educational establishment.
• Demonstrable analytical, planning and organisational, problem solving and decision making, ICT, and communication skills.
• Right to work in the UK evidence before commencement of employment. This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route according to Manchester City Council policy. Candidates should consider their own right to work options.

• Generous holiday allowance - up to 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years of service; option to purchase up to two additional weeks.
• Participation in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover of three times salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave and other family leave options.
• Discounts and perks through MCR+ and access to benefits such as cycle to work, private health and wellbeing resources.
• Opportunities for learning and development, including workshops, training, apprenticeships and qualifications, beginning with onboarding.
• Commitment to flexible, fair work practices and ongoing health and wellbeing support.

We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We offer adjustments during the interview process and accessible formats where needed.

• Interview adjustments available on request.
• Our accessibility tools are available to support applicants where needed.
• We guarantee assessments for applicants meeting minimum shortlisting requirements if they identify with at least one of the criteria (e.g., Armed Forces members or veterans, current/former care leavers, disability or long-term condition).

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This position is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route as per Manchester City Council policy.

Required checks may include proof of right to work, references, qualifications, proof of Manchester residency (where applicable) and driving licence if required by the role. These checks help ensure safety and security for our workforce and the community we serve.

For more information about the role, read the role profile attached. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we will make every effort to source necessary aids or equipment, or redesign tasks if needed.

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