2026 Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Cardiff

Hoare Lea LLP; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Cardiff is looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to work on various projects, including healthcare and hotels. The successful candidate will benefit from extensive training and mentorship while gaining hands-on experience in mechanical design, CAD software, and project collaboration. A 2.1 degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with strong communication and analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Industry leading training and development

Qualifications

• Expected or achieved 2.1 or above in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry is advantageous.
• Friendly, ambitious, and confident individual with a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects and produce detailed designs and drawings.
• Use latest computer modelling software.
• Communicate with project teams and clients.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

CAD or similar modelling software

Education

IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters or relevant post graduate qualification

Tools

CAD

Revit

Job description

2026 Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Cardiff

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Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield.

The Role

As a graduate engineer, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you. You could be:

• Working on live projects from day one – click here to view our exciting projects
• In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels
• Producing detailed designs and drawings
• Using the latest computer modelling software CAD and Revit
• Undertaking site surveys
• Researching ground-breaking technologies
• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities
• Mechanical – helping design, create and solve Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems
• Producing designs for above and below ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services to standard, budget and deadline

Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings. You will receive a dedicated mentor and supervisor and you will receive the best training to support you through your development with us.

What We Are Looking For

• An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IMechE or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or similar
• A masters or other relevant post graduate qualification is an advantage
• Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry is an advantage
• An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software is an advantage
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently
• A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach

Our Benefits

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career. For further information on the benefits we offer click here

How To Apply

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We are unlikely to progress applications where sponsorship is required to obtain a Tier 2 (general) visa as we expect to be able to fill all our roles with candidates who have the right to work in place.

Adjustments and accommodations

If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence, or anything else) please let us know.

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