Engineering & Energy Associate - 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Hybrid • Full-Time • Permanent • Working hours 36 • Apply by 10-Aug-2026

At Tesco, Engineering & Energy plays a critical role in supporting one of the UK's largest and most complex retail estates. From engineering design and compliance to energy management, automation and innovation, our teams ensure our stores, distribution centres and support offices operate safely, efficiently and sustainably.

As an Engineering & Energy Associate, you'll join a structured rotational graduate programme designed to provide end-to-end exposure across our Engineering & Energy function. Over a series of placements, you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines, learning how engineering strategy is developed, delivered and maintained at scale.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone newly graduated looking to build a broad technical foundation while developing the skills and experience needed for a future career in engineering leadership or specialist engineering roles.

After completing this excellent opportunity there is a strong possibility of permanent opportunities with Tesco that will allow you to continue your career growth.

What is in it for you
We're all about the little helps. That's why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you - both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

• Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary.
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays).
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave.
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing.

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You will be responsible for

• Participating in a structured rotational programme across our Engineering & Energy teams, taking ownership of your personal learning and development.
• Supporting engineering design, standards, specifications and innovation activities across multiple engineering disciplines alongside technical specialists and design authorities.
• Gaining practical experience supporting the delivery of capital replacement and upgrade programmes across the UK estate, including project management, commercial decision-making, site delivery and assurance activities.
• Supporting compliance and assurance programmes across safety-critical and high-risk asset categories, including fire safety and petroleum infrastructure.
• Contributing to the management of Tesco's energy consumption through exception reporting, data analysis, performance insights, carbon reporting and renewable energy initiatives.
• Using data, digital tools and analytics to support engineering decision-making, asset performance and energy management activities.
• Visiting sites across the UK to observe and support project delivery, asset operation, contractor management and safe working practices within a live retail environment.
• Supporting supplier meetings, design reviews, innovation discovery activities, trials and pilot programmes to understand how engineering solutions are developed and implemented.
• Working collaboratively with various stakeholders to support engineering design, compliance and energy management processes.
• Building an understanding of how large-scale engineering organisations operate through engagement with industry bodies, professional institutions and external events.
• Actively participating in health & safety, risk management and professional development activities while building a strong foundation for a long-term engineering career.

You will need

Essential

• Degree, or expected degree, in an engineering-related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Systems Engineering, Automation Engineering or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A willingness to travel to locations across the UK as part of the programme.
• A genuine interest in engineering within large-scale built environments, infrastructure or industrial operations.

Desirable

• An interest in sustainability, energy efficiency and decarbonisation.
• Experience using data analysis tools or digital technologies.
• Exposure to engineering projects, placements, internships or relevant extracurricular activities.
• Interest in emerging technologies, automation and innovation.

About us
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone's welcome. That's why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.