Graduate Engineer

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

02-10-2026

Application End Date

13-11-2026

Location

Portishead

State/County

Somerset

Zip Code

BS20 6PN

Country

England

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Engineering services

Experience

0-1 Years Experience

Education

A degree Ideally 2:2 in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or Construction Engineering

Description

Join Osprey and help deliver some of the UK's most complex engineering projects

Who We Are

At Osprey, we specialise in delivering innovative heavy transport and lifting solutions for major infrastructure projects across the UK and beyond.

With over 25 years of expertise, we work on projects that shape the future, transporting and installing critical assets across sectors including renewables, nuclear, defence, civil engineering, marine, oil and gas.

From moving a 4,000-tonne railway bridge to transporting 107-metre offshore wind turbine blades, our projects are often among the largest and most technically challenging in the world.

As a family-owned business built on long-term relationships, we're proud of our collaborative culture, engineering excellence and commitment to developing the next generation of talent.

Start Your Engineering Career with Osprey

As part of our 2027 Graduate Intake, you'll join a team of highly experienced Structural Engineers, Project Engineers and Senior Project Engineers, gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of specialist projects.

This is more than a graduate role. It's an opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure projects, develop innovative engineering solutions and build a rewarding career within a growing business. Our SOAR Early Careers Programme gives you everything you need to make your career take flight through a structured blend of technical, professional, and business skills training. Alongside fellow early career engineers, you’ll build the knowledge, confidence and network needed to accelerate your career

Your Role

As a Graduate Engineer, you'll support the Engineering team in developing safe, efficient and innovative solutions for heavy transport and lifting operations.

Reporting to a Senior Project Engineer, you'll gain exposure to projects from concept through to delivery, working closely with operational teams, clients and fellow engineers.

In this role, you will:

• Support the development of engineering solutions for complex transport and lifting projects.

• Produce structural calculations and engineering assessments.

• Assist with technical proposals and tender submissions.

• Create and review engineering drawings using AutoCAD or similar software.

• Collaborate with project teams to develop practical solutions that meet client requirements.

• Visit project sites and engage directly with operational teams and customers.

• Apply engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges.

• Ensure all work is carried out in line with Osprey's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) standards.

• Contribute innovative ideas and continuously seek opportunities to improve engineering processes and solutions.

About You

We're looking for ambitious graduates who are ready to learn, develop and make a real impact.

You'll have:

• A degree Ideally 2:2 in Mechanical, Structural, Civil or Construction Engineering.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organisational and time-management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience using AutoCAD or similar engineering software.

• A full UK driving licence.

• A positive attitude, curiosity and a genuine passion for engineering.

What You'll Receive

We believe in investing in our people and supporting long-term career success.

As a Graduate Engineer at Osprey, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive salary of £28,000-£32,000

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Enhanced employer pension contributions

• Private medical insurance

• Income protection insurance

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Cycle2Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Ongoing professional development and CPD support

• Mentoring from experienced engineering professionals

• Opportunities to work across a diverse range of high-profile engineering projects

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you're looking for an opportunity to work on unique engineering challenges, learn from industry experts and contribute to some of the UK's most exciting infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.

Applications for our 2027 Graduate Engineer Intake are now open. Apply directly through our website using the URL link Graduate Engineer | Osprey Shipping Limited and take the first step towards helping engineer the extraordinary.