Graduate Development Programme - Mechanical Engineer in Bristol

Start your graduate career in a sector transforming the energy landscape. Are you ready to turn your degree into a valuable career? At Vulcain Engineering we’re offering ambitious STEM graduates the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting and impactful engineering projects, helping to drive the transition to a net zero future.

Founded in the mid-2000s to specialise in energy and environmental projects, we are a global engineering consultancy operating in over 16 countries with over 2,700 professionals worldwide. You could become part of a team delivering high value expertise across major nuclear infrastructure programmes, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C. This is more than a graduate scheme, it’s your gateway into a rewarding, long term career.

• Make a real impact – you will play a key role in shaping the UK’s energy future and contributing to global sustainability goals.
• Accelerate your career from day 1. We invest in your development with a structured programme designed to support you as you develop and progress.
• Learn from industry experts – you will work alongside industry experts and gain exposure to cutting edge engineering projects.

Your development journey will be adapted to your individual interests and needs to support, challenge and inspire you; you can expect:

• A 2-week induction programme including your welcome to Vulcain, nuclear fundamentals, safety and key insights from industry leaders.
• A structured 2-year development plan tailored to your growth and need.
• Rotational placements giving you diverse, hands-on experience.
• Opportunities to work on site at major projects.
• A dedicated mentor to guide your development.
• Our UK-SPEC aligned training programme covering commercial awareness, risk management, and APM PFQ empowers you to grow into a well rounded professional, developing technical expertise and transferrable skills.
• Support towards achieving Chartered status.
• You’ll automatically be included in the Vulcain’s Future Leaders (VFL) programme - a UK wide network for all new entrants.

You must hold or be about to complete a degree in Engineering or STEM related discipline (First or Upper Second Class). You should be committed to a career with Vulcain Engineering. You should thrive in a varied, dynamic, collaborative environment and you must demonstrate:

• Strong skills in active listening and communication, with the ability to build strong working relationships and trust within teams.
• Ability to question the status quo and to continuously challenge existing conditions.
• Innovative mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Analytical mindset
• Flexibility and willingness to explore different opportunities
• Cultural awareness and ability to work in and with multinational teams.

Indefinite and independent right to work in the UK, due to the high level of security clearance required on several of our UK Nuclear sites. At Vulcain, you won’t just build a career, you’ll build expertise, confidence and a network that will shape your future.

Start your Vulcain journey by sending your current CV with a cover letter attached (as one document) detailing why you would like to work in the Nuclear sector, and what attracts you to our 2026 Graduate Development Programme.

• Applications close 22 June 2026.
• Interviews week commencing 06 July 2026.
• Compulsory Graduate Scheme 2 Week Induction starts on Monday 8 September 2026.