Mechanical Engineering Graduate

Tasks The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) is a £3 billion infrastructure project led by United Utilities to upgrade the 110-kilometre Haweswater Aqueduct in the North West of England. STRABAG UK are leading the full design and construction scope of the project.

The aqueduct was originally built between 1933 and 1955; the project will be replacing six aging underground tunnel sections (totalling over 50km) to secure long-term clean drinking water supply to 2.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, and Greater Manchester.

• Assisting in the specification, procurement, installation, implementation and safe operation of all mechanical systems and equipment required for project delivery.
• Coordinating mechanical systems and equipment requirements across all relevant construction sites.
• Supporting compliance with mechanical safety standards and safe systems of work.
• Assisting with the commissioning, inspection, testing and fault-finding of mechanical machinery, plant and equipment.
• Supporting the commissioning, inspection and fault-finding of MSV mechanical systems and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records of mechanical inspections, servicing and maintenance activities, including planned and unplanned maintenance.
• Participating in the implementation of a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) scheme and supporting spare parts management, including maintaining appropriate stock levels of mechanical components, tools and consumables.
• Supporting the management and coordination of specialist subcontractors undertaking mechanical works on site.
• Assisting with the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical systems, plant and equipment.
• Supporting the implementation of mechanical operating safety procedures, including safe systems of work, risk assessments, method statements and task briefings associated with mechanical systems and equipment.

Please note, the role will close to applications on Monday 30th November 2026. Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work with good organisation and time management.
• A relevant Master's / Bachelor's degree.
• Good communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.