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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Graduate Design Engineer

Salary Range
£26,000 - £30,000
£2,167 - £2,500 / mo

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Location Base
Cookstown, Northern Ireland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Due to continued growth Enisca is seeking to recruit a Graduate Design Engineer to assist in the management of the design, procurement and delivery of M&E projects. The successful candidate will work with suppliers and project delivery teams to ensure projects are set up and delivered efficiently and within budget.

Key Duties:

  • Undertake design and procurement activities for M&E projects and to assist in their planning
  • Analyse and understand client specification and ensure projects are designed to meet their requirements in an efficient and safe manner
  • Assist in the design process and ensure that all others involved in design processes are informed of any changes to the client’s specification
  • Assist in the identification and pre-qualification of subcontractors
  • Assist in the production of specifications for the purchase of materials and equipment including bid pricing schedules from scope of works
  • Deal with queries during the procurement process
  • Assist with bid analysis and award recommendations
  • Place orders for the procurement of plant and materials and ensure they are within budget
  • Assist in the preparation of project budgets and to track and report on costs as required
  • Ensure all design and procurement activities are carried out in line with the requirements of the company’s Integrated Management System and its procedures and to identify opportunities for improvements to be made
  • Work as part of the project delivery team to ensure delivery of the project on time and within budget
  • Understand the contractual arrangements of a project and ensure that they are not compromised due to design or procurement issues
  • Provide support to site, construction and remote delivery teams at all stages
  • Adhere to all Enisca’s HR and H&S policies and procedures.
  • Undertake any other such duties considered to be commensurate with the experience of the post holder and the requirements of the post

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential Requirements

  • Previous experience in a project engineering role
  • Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Project
  • Analytical and problem solving skills including the ability to diagnose problems, identify and recommend solutions
  • Handling and processing information and data
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work on own initiative, as part of a team and also independently.
  • Ability to travel, plan, manage and prioritise own workload

Desirable Requirements

  • Previous experience working in the water industry
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Private dental insurance
  • Private medical insurance

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Do you have an electrical or mechanical engineering degree?

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Design Engineer roles across Enisca's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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