Ricardo Graduate Scheme

A 2-year accelerated development programme comprising 4 rotations around the business. Our scheme is accredited with the IMechE and the IET and we encourage progress to CEng/IEng; we provide a mentor and cover fees. 

Do you want to use your passion for engineering to create innovative solutions to some of the world’s most complex challenges? 

Ricardo is looking for the next generation of engineering graduates to join our global automotive and industrial team. You will be using your specialist skills in mechanical, automotive, mechatronic, controls, electrical, software, manufacturing, or aerospace engineering to consult with our clients to come up with innovative solutions to their requirements. You will be applying your specialist knowledge to a broad range of market sectors including passenger car, heavy duty and commercial vehicle as well as marine, off-highway and aerospace. 

We are looking to recruit graduates from the following engineering disciplines:

• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Electronics
• Automotive
• Mechatronics
• Aerospace
• Manufacturing
• Software related
• Systems engineering

Successful candidates must have a minimum of 2:1 in a relevant degree and a strong desire to work within our industry. 

It would be beneficial for candidates to have:

• A master’s degree in an engineering or related field.
• Relevant work experience.
• Interest in a mechanical or electrical engineering hobby such as motor-sport, restoration projects and/or formula student.
• A second European language.   

What we can offer you?

• A 2-year accelerated graduate development programme.
• Up to 4 placements around the business so that you can gain experience in other engineering disciplines.
• Meaningful and fulfilling engineering projects across a range of market sectors.
• Opportunity to continue your professional development and work towards your CEng or IEng qualification with fees covered and mentorship provided.
• Technical and soft skills development in a consultancy environment.
• Recognition and celebration of your success.
• Six-monthly salary reviews.
• Opportunity to become a STEM Ambassador and inspire the next generation of Engineers.
• Collaboration across a global graduate community and opportunity to grow your professional network. 

We will be scheduling face to face assessment centres during March 2025 with an opportunity for those invited to meet our Engineering management team and our current cohorts of graduates.

Salary 

Competitive starting salary with regular performance and pay reviews recognising continuous development and progression. Graduate salaries are reviewed every 6 months during the 2-year programme. 

For more information or to apply please visit our website Ricardo Automotive Graduate Academy 

Working here

You will be warmly welcomed into our workplace where every voice matters. We are diverse thinkers and doers, coming together to create a culture of inclusion. We will support you to find your place.

We will encourage you to use your passion and expertise to make a positive impact through the projects you work on. Your knowledge and desire to bring about change will be invaluable in helping deliver innovative solutions that support communities across the globe in becoming safer and more sustainable.

Benefits

We want you to know how much you are valued. Your remuneration and benefits package will reflect that. You will receive a range of benefits which include support for your physical and mental health. 

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours. We have an ambitious diversity, equality, and inclusion approach as explained here. We value diversity; recognising that a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more varied working environment. Diversity also drives innovation, by allowing us to offer our clients the best consultancy service that we can. As part of our commitment to engage positively and pro-actively with all our employees and to ensure an inclusive culture, we are a recognised as a 'disability confident' employer.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via recruit@ricardo.com if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.