Graduate Materials Engineer
Office Location - Warrington (North West) or Billingham (North East)
Weekly Working Hours - 40 Hours
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 unique 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.
Job Summary
This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team of Integrity Management engineers delivering Integrity Management 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 to 5 year period. The work involves interaction with staff at all levels in our client organisations and therefore an “empathetic manner” and strong interpersonal skills are a key part of gaining a full understanding of the job requirements and deliverables.
Main Accountabilities - Responsibilities, Tasks & Interactions:
Technical contribution:
Has a good understanding of metallic (& non-metallic) material properties and the different mechanisms of corrosion and deterioration of materials. Performs basic failure analysis and deterioration mechanism assessments and has good investigation skills to contribute to client problems and 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:
Monitors contract progress against milestones. Identifies variation requests to support contract claims issuing. Assists with the production of contract proposals.
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 and progresses actions for customers. Interacts with all customers at all levels in their organization, 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 Materials Science / Engineering.
Clean UK Driving License.
Energetic, enthusiastic and self-motivated candidate.Desirable:
Appreciation and understanding of chemical process equipment.
Associate member of relevant institution e.g. Institute of Materials, Minerals and MiningWhat we can offer you
Hybrid work model and flexible working hours
Annual bonus subject to company and individual performance
A package of benefits: private medical care, group life insurance, workplace pension scheme, employee discounts, Salary sacrifice options
Well being Support
Work in a friendly, diverse and high-qualified team with positive and cooperative working atmosphere
International environment and daily usage of foreign languages
Real development opportunities
Direct communication and no formal dress code
Employee referral program
