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10 Days left CLOSING DATE: 26/10/2014

Topling Limited

Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Undergraduate Degree, Postgraduate Degree

Closing Date:: 26/10/2014
Skill:: Engineering manufacturing and production
Region:: Borders
Salary: £22,000 - £25,000
Length:: 12 months
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Placement summary

Based in Duns, Berwickshire, Biomass Energy specialists, Topling Ltd are now recruiting for a skilled Graduate Mechanical Engineer to undertake an excellent 12 month placement role. The role offers the right candidate the opportunity to travel across the UK, and to develop both high-value negotiation and contract skills, whilst assisting in the development and implementation of our Biomass Energy Systems.

Job description

Project Description

Under the mentorship of the Company’s Technical Director (who has over 20 years experience in designing, integrating and installing cutting edge low-carbon technologies across the UK), the successful candidate will work within an expanding team of highly skilled Mechanical Engineers and installation teams, developing bespoke, agricultural, industrial, heating systems using biomass technology.

This key project will be based at our head office in Duns in the Scottish Borders but a great deal of our work is on client sites and associated business development work, across the whole of Scotland and the UK, so it is therefore essential that you are willing to travel and spend time away from home.

The role will become permanent for the right candidate and we also provide an environment of continuous professional development.

Placement Objectives

This placement will see the successful candidate becoming a specialist in the design, procurement and installation of low-carbon energy generation and supply technologies.

Role Description

Main Tasks:

Developing a leading knowledge in the design, procurement and installation of low-carbon energy generation and supply technologies, through:

• Production of detailed system design
• Equipment specification
• Detailed site surveys
• Preparation of quotations
• Supervision of contractors/reviewing works
• Liaison with clients and their consultants/representatives
• Maintaining, reviewing and reporting construction budgets and programme
• Quality of installations
• Ensuring compliance of works with relevant Standards and Acts, etc
• Attend regular mentoring meetings as part of a structured and rapid career development programme

Other Tasks:

• Analysing and highlighting project risks and prevention measures
• Preparation and review of O&M manuals for handover to operations staff
• Inspection of works and witnessing of necessary commissioning and performance testing
• Preparation and maintenance of Health & Safety documentation and procedures

Qualifications

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Skills / Experience

Essential Skills

Mechanical Engineering Degree
Effective team player
Innovative problem solver
Committed to forging a career in the sector of renewable energy solutions
UK Driving Licence

Desirable Skills

Design/CAD skills
Strong communication and people management skills
Fluent in English both verbal and written
Strong attention to detail
Proactive and positive personality

Benefits

Company benefits

Competitive basic salary with bonus
Company vehicle
20 days holiday entitlement
Other benefits

Placement benefits

As part of ScotGrad Graduate Placement Programme, the successful candidate will have access to a free two day business and employability skills residential course and also benefit from ongoing support from the ScotGrad team throughout the duration of the placement.

Additional information

Location: Duns, Berwickshire

Planned interview date: TBC

This placement may result in a permanent employment afterwards

Preferred start date: 17th November 2014