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Graduate mechanical engineer salaries

Graduate mechanical engineers have starting salaries of around £20,000 to £25,000, according to the National Careers Service. Chartered and incorporate engineers can command higher salaries.

Typical employers of mechanical engineers

Self-employment via consultancy and contract work is possible once you’ve built significant experience.

Graduate engineering jobs are advertised on targetjobs.co.uk and by careers services. You can also find vacancies on job sites run by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.

For help with applying for engineering jobs and internships, take a look at our engineering CV and covering letter tips and our advice on filling out online applications.

To find out how much money you could earn as an engineer, head to our engineering salary round-up

Qualifications and training required for mechanical engineering jobs

There are routes into this profession for both school leavers and university graduates. Graduates need a degree in a relevant subject such as mechanical, automotive or aeronautical or manufacturing engineering. A list of accredited courses is available on the Engineering Council’s website. Some employers will ask for a 2.1 degree but others will accept candidates with a 2.2 classification. Take a look at our list of engineering employers that accept 2.2 degrees.

If you are a school leaver, you may be able to enter the profession via an apprenticeship or a higher national diploma (HND) in a relevant subject such as mechanical engineering. If you are aiming for a technician role, you can achieve this with an advanced or higher apprenticeship in an appropriate subject such as manufacturing or mechanical engineering.

Relevant work experience is essential for your job application. Many employers offer final-year project work, degree sponsorship, vacation work and industrial placements which can provide valuable experience and a useful insight into the profession. Take a look at our list of engineering employers who offer industrial placements and summer internships.

Achieving chartered (CEng) status with the Engineering Council can help to demonstrate your professionalism and commitment to your field. To become chartered, you will need an accredited bachelors degree in engineering or technology, plus an appropriate masters degree (MEng) or doctorate (EngD) accredited by a professional engineering institution such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). You will also be eligible with an integrated MSc or a bachelors degree plus validated on-the-job learning. To find out more, take a look at our guide to chartership.

Key skills for mechanical engineers

• Excellent technical skills, including computer-aid design experience
• The ability to work under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Creativity.
• Interpersonal and teamworking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercial awareness.