Graduate Engineer Position
Are you a graduate engineer wondering what’s next? If you’re looking for a role where you can get hands-on experience, learn from industry experts, and be part of a team that values collaboration and diversity – this could be the perfect fit.
Why Encompass Engineering
At Encompass Engineering, we are an engineering assurance consultancy that specialise in technical and quality support for new build rolling stock and modification projects. Our expert team works across the full life cycle of a train build – from design and testing to manufacturing, inspections, and final acceptance. If you’re curious, hands-on, and eager to learn, you’ll fit right in.
We’re proud of our inclusive culture, where everyone is encouraged to bring their ideas, perspectives, and passion to the table. If you’re curious, hands-on, and eager to learn, you’ll fit right in.
What makes us different?
Our people-first approach and strong ethical values. We believe in building lasting relationships, with our clients and our team, and delivering smart, practical solutions that help our customers improve their products and services.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of background or experience. We actively support career development and mentoring, especially for those entering the industry.
The role
As a Graduate Engineer, you’ll work on real-world rail projects, supporting engineering assurance activities such as inspections, testing, and quality checks. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers to solve practical challenges and ensure compliance with industry standards. This is a hands-on role with a mix of office work and site visits across the UK.
We are looking for a graduate engineer who:
- Is self-motivated and keen to learn.
- Has strong communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively.
- Can work independently, and with stakeholders at all levels.
- Is excited to grow their engineering knowledge in a supportive environment.
Literacy in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, and a degree in an engineering discipline is preferred but not essential. The role is based at our Midlands base HQ In Derby and will require travel within the UK.
Interested?
If this sounds like the right fit for you, or someone you know, get in touch! Send your application along or any questions to jobs@encompass-engineering.com. Applications close on 3rd December 2025, so don’t miss out!