Graduate Jobs in Reading

Junior Project Manager role supporting the delivery of engineering and construction projects while developing project management, stakeholder coordination, and commercial skills.Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a dynamic team delivering cutting-edge projects? MiCiM Ltd is looking for a Junior Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves problem-solving, and is keen to travel as part of their role.Why Join Us?At MiCiM, we pride ourselves on professionalism, collaboration, and delivering excellence. As a Junior Project Manager, you’ll work closely with experienced project managers, gaining hands-on exposure to all aspects of project delivery. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn, grow, and make a real impact.What you’ll do:Assist the project manager in the day-to-day running of projects.Coordinate client-appointed contractors and designers.Ensure programme dates are met and quality standards upheld.Liaise with stakeholders, manage documentation, and maintain risk registers.Monitor progress, report delays, and help keep projects on track.Attend and contribute to key meetings, workshops, and handover processes.What we’re looking for:A degree in Engineering or Construction (or equivalent experience) is preferred.Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure.A proactive attitude and willingness to learn quickly.Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.Keenness to travel and work on diverse projects across different locations.Why work for MiCiM?Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.Enhanced Paid Time Off (PTO): 24 days annual leave + Christmas shutdown.Flexible working: Benefit from adaptable working arrangements to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments.Career Growth: MiCiM offers robust career development opportunities, including mentorship, training, and progression within the company.Knowledge Sharing and Engagement: Share your expertise and engage with educational institutions and further education bodies to inspire the next generation.Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge projects with a company that values creativity and innovation.Energy Efficiency and Sustainability: Our clients are industry leaders which means the projects we work on are often at the forefront of engineering excellence with respect to Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, family-focused culture that includes enhanced benefits for mental health, neurodiversity, maternity, paternity, and menopause.Women in Construction: MiCiM is a proud co-founding member of FWD -Forum for Women in Data Centres, as well as provide enhanced pregnancy, maternity, return to work and menopause benefits for our employees.Enhanced Family Leave Policies: We offer enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave, providing you with the support you need during important life events.Volunteering Leave: We encourage giving back to the community with 2 paid days of leave per year for volunteering activities of your choice.Comprehensive Training Programmes: Support your career progression with structured training programmes, including opportunities for chartership and professional memberships.Multiple Network and Committee opportunities with MiCiM to get involved with should you wish.Regular Leadership Engagement: Participate in regular communication opportunities with company leaders to stay informed and involved.

Posted 4 days ago

Supports the certification of aircraft seating products by ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and coordinating testing and certification activities.About the roleReporting to the Certification Manager, the Graduate Certification Engineer will support all aspects of the certification of Mirus seating products, ensuring that our products are certified to UKCAA, EASA, FAA or National Authority regulations, as well as satisfying customer specifications.In this role, you will take ownership of seat certification programmes, and as a key stakeholder in ensuring the successful completion of projects, you’ll work collaboratively with internal teams and liaise with external parties such as regulators, test houses, airline customers and aircraft OEM’s. These projects can vary from a revised installation layout, introduction of new seat features, to supporting an all-new seat design through initial certification from concept to production.Whilst learning about CS/FAR-25, (UK/E)TSO-C127 and associated regulatory requirements, you will support the Certification team and wider Engineering department, including New Product Design, Applications Engineering and Programme Management teams, to achieve UKTSO, ETSO and/or TSO and OEM Frame Specification compliance for a range of programmes with our customers.In your role as our Graduate Certification Engineer, you will:Maintain certification project milestones and schedules required to complete projects.Manage, track and report adherence to programme deliverables on time.Generate and check test plans and reports to a consistent high quality standard.Coordinate with design and test staff to support development and certification test campaigns, to officially witness testing and to interpret and present test results.Liaise with the New Product Development Engineering team during the design and development stages of a project, and with the Applications Engineering team during the customer configuration stage of a project to provide guidance and to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.Liaise with regulators to ensure quick and seamless issuance of (UK/E)TSO, as well as supporting customer and aircraft OEM meetings and deliverables.About youTo help Mirus continue our journey of growth, you will bring your passion for problem solving and drive for engineering excellence along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes, as we support the development of your expertise in certification:Industrial placement year or relevant work experience within an engineering business.Keen to learn through ‘on the job’ experience, supported by the certification team.Hands on experience with preparing technical documentation including plans and reports.Excellent problem solving skills and ability to provide innovative and creative solutions.Results driven, able to prioritise and meet deadlines and to seek support when required.Familiarity with aviation industry and understanding of key certification topics.BEng/MEng/MSc Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical, Automotive or similar), minimum 2:1.Desirable:Experience of interpreting and demonstrating compliance with regulations during university projects, such as Airbus Aircraft Design Challenge, Formula Student or Shell Eco-marathon.Basic familiarity with certification and airworthiness.Basic knowledge of CS/FAR-25, (UK/E)TSO-C127.Personal skills / attributes:Able to perform a broad range of tasks efficiently and managing priorities.Attention to detail and maintaining quality standards whilst ensuring on-time completion.Flexible and able to adapt to changing product design, customer requirements, regulations and/or priorities.Comfortable with travel between Hingham and Reading offices when required.To work flexible hours when required.Be eligible to work in the UK, and to support international travel when required.

Posted 10 days ago

A graduate Junior Account Manager role focused on managing client accounts, building relationships, and developing commercial skills through structured training.This is your chance to join a fast-growing, forward-thinking company that puts early-career talent at the centre of its success. Known for its innovative approach and strong client relationships, the business is expanding its commercial team and looking for two ambitious graduates to join as Junior Account Managers.From day one, you’ll gain real responsibility, work closely with clients and learn from experienced professionals who are genuinely invested in your development. If you want a career where your effort directly leads to progression, recognition and earning potential, this is the perfect place to start.What’s On Offer£35,000 base salary + £10,000 OTE in year oneHybrid and flexible working, manage your own schedule3-month structured training academy with 1-1 coaching28 days’ holiday + a paid Christmas breakEnhanced maternity and paternity leaveCycle-to-work schemeWellbeing support and resourcesRegular team socials and celebrationsInclusive culture where ideas are valued and achievements recognisedYour RoleBuilding strong relationships with clients and understanding their needsSupporting and managing a portfolio of accountsIdentifying opportunities to add value and expand client partnershipsArranging meetings and collaborating with internal teams to deliver solutionsSharing feedback and insights to improve client experienceStaying organised and maintaining accurate records of client activityTraining & Career DevelopmentThis role is designed for graduates and early-career professionals, so full training is provided.A 3-month structured training academyOngoing coaching and mentorship from experienced account managersClear development goals and regular feedbackA defined progression pathway into commercial leadership rolesWhy This Company?Reputation: Trusted by organisations across multiple industries for their reliability and innovation.Progression: Clear opportunities to move into senior account management roles as you develop.Flexibility: Hybrid working and autonomy to manage your own schedule.Culture: A friendly, collaborative team that celebrates success together.Who You AreYou don’t need previous account management experience, attitude and potential matter most.A recent graduate looking for your first commercial roleA confident communicator who enjoys building relationshipsCurious, motivated and eager to learnOrganised and proactive when tackling new challengesSomeone who thrives in a team environment and wants to grow

Posted 12 days ago

Work as a Graduate Consultant delivering digital transformation, DevOps, cloud, and AI-focused consulting projects while helping clients solve complex business and technology challenges.The Role Working as part of our highly skilled consultancy team, you will deliver complex client projects that drive real business outcomes. This can include transformation programmes, technology modernisation and optimisation, and ways of working overhauls, alongside internal projects that strengthen our own capabilities.This is a diverse, fast-paced role that calls for broad technical knowledge, strong problem-solving, and the ability to pick up new skills quickly.Responsibilities and Duties: Consulting DeliveryDelivers billable consulting services focused on client outcomes.Establishes client requirements and sees them through from implementation to outcome realisation, contributing across the full project life cycle.Applies technical knowledge to solve challenging problems, building functional and solution-design skills through hands-on implementation.Contributes to internal activities that improve our processes, and undertakes research and experimentation into emerging technologies.As knowledge grows, supports pre-sales opportunities – such as delivering demos – to help win new business. Communication and Client RelationshipsDemonstrates strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to ensure delivery excellence on client projects.Asks the right questions to understand what a client needs, and builds rapport with clients and colleagues.Develops client-relationship and expectation-management skills by working independently with clients.Communicates effectively with colleagues internally.Maintains a clear understanding of the business objectives behind the projects and programmes they are assigned to.Demonstrates influence towards positive outcomes, both internally and with clients.Essential Nice to haveExperience using at least two of the following programming languages; Java, JavaScript, Python, C, C#, C++, and MatlabA relevant and strong degree within a STEM based subject, 2:1 minimum.Experience with DevOps or Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, Jenkins)Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to deliver to strict deadlines.An interest in AI and data, and how emerging technologies can be applied to solve client problems.The passion to learn new skills and procedures in order to be an effective member of the team.An awareness of stakeholder management and the commercial aspects of delivering consulting services.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured approach to tackling unfamiliar challenges.Exposure to cloud or DevOps concepts through study, side projects or internships.Why us?We know that here at Automation Consultants, our team members are the best in the industry. So, we do everything we can to take care of them. We offer ongoing training and professional development, tailored to the individual’s ambitions, as well as creating a team that learn from one another. We offer challenging projects within a supportive team and believe that your skills should always be growing. Salary and Benefits:  £30,000 - £35,000 Per Annum 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Private HealthcareDental insurance Enhanced Maternity & Paternity plans.Pension SchemeDedicated ongoing training plan and budget.Flexible working hours and environment Access to the Electric Car SchemeAutomation Consultant’s Cycle to Work SchemeTop Spec Machine and access to virtual test labOnsite gym, showers, yoga lessons and more.Regular company-wide events, team social events, including Hackathons and competitions.  About usAutomation Consultants is a leading agile and DevOps consultancy with a complementary software arm. Our consultancy services dedicated to improving our customers’ business performance through digital and agile transformation and automation of software development processes. Our software, which is sold under the AppFox name, complements these services. We are specialists in Atlassian and AWS, delivering industry-recognised automation solutions, software and managed services. Our customers range from start-ups to global organisations.

Posted 13 days ago

Based in either London or Reading, this Social and Market Research Graduate role focuses on executing qualitative and quantitative data collection to analyze public behavior and guide policy decisions across the transport, energy, and environmental sectors.Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.ContextSYSTRA are currently recruiting for Social and Market Research Graduates to join our growing team in either our London or Reading offices. We are looking for an individual with an inquiring mind, a passion for social issues and an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods.SYSTRA is an international consultancy with a specialist full-service social and market research team.  Whilst much of our research circulates around transport, our real passion is understanding behavioural influencers and communicating these back to our clients, often senior policy makers in government. As such, in addition to the transport sector you will find yourself working on projects within the energy, environment and utilities sectors, and more!This role would suit someone with academic or professional experience in the industry, keen to start or switch to a career in research. In return you will have the chance to work across a wide range of projects, providing you with a chance to develop your skills in different technical and subject areas, and the opportunity to control and direct your career path through involvement in different projects and a range of in-house and external training.Missions/Main DutiesResponsibilities will include:Help to deliver a wide range of qualitative and quantitative research projects;Contribute to research design and proposal writing;Provide support in all aspects of research, including questionnaire design, in-depth interviews, focus group moderating, data analysis and report writing; andAssist other teams within SYSTRA Ltd’s Consultancy Division, as and when required.Profile/SkillsTo be successful in this role you will have:An understanding of both qualitative and quantitative research techniques;A demonstrable interest in social and market research;A demonstrable interest in transport, the environment and sustainability;A relevant degree (with significant research, or mathematically based);Evidence of strong numerical skills;Attention to detail; andStrong use of MS Office and preferably SPSS.Why SYSTRA?Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.FlexibilityBecause we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.Diversity & InclusionWe provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.WellbeingIt’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions, to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Posted 27 days ago