Data Science & Software Graduate Engineer

Frazer-Nash Consultancy
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4 months ago
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Data Science & Software Graduate Engineer

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Title: Data Science & Software Graduate Engineer

Salary range: £33,000 per annum plus £2,000 joining bonus

Location: Bristol, Burton, Leatherhead, Manchester, Gloucester

Working Pattern: We operate a flexible hybrid working pattern at Frazer-Nash, with time split between the office, client sites and working from home.

Closing date: 24th October 2025

Who We Are

Frazer-Nash are an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts support organisations make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable. In a nutshell, engineering consultancy is all about providing advice to positively impact our clients’ projects and businesses and the wider world around us.

The Role

This is a Data Science and Software Graduate Engineer role within our Digital stream at Frazer-Nash. As a graduate you could be joining one of our Data Science teams, which cover the full data life cycle from data governance, through analytics, forecasting to decision making, or one of our Engineering Software teams, which cover the full software design life cycle from requirements and specification through design and implement to testing. Our teams deliver engineering solutions through system architecture, modelling, custom software and strategic advice across all our markets, including defence, energy, transport, government and others.

The role seeks enthusiastic, open and curious-minded people who enjoy problem solving. We aim to develop digital professionals who are committed to finding real-world solutions and delivering projects for our clients. Selected candidates will receive training, mentoring and coaching to support their development into well-rounded consultants and will be supported to achieve professional accreditations including chartership. We value creativity, organization, innovation, and collaboration, and provide opportunities to work on projects that make a difference.

We’re Looking For People Who Can Become
  • A creator: You will help solve current customer problems and consider reuse of your work to address bigger problems in the future.
  • A collaborator: You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with Frazer-Nash colleagues and customers.
  • An adapter: Ability to adapt to different and complex situations and manage your time to meet competing demands.
  • A multi-tasker: You will work on multiple projects concurrently and take responsibility for delivery of different elements. Responsibilities grow year-on-year as you develop capability.
  • A problem solver: You will explore different options to ensure the best outcomes for clients.

You will need to have obtained a 2:1 Degree or higher (or equivalent/experience) with a related Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or Physical Sciences bias.

Due to the nature of Frazer-Nash Consultancy’s work, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Our Recruitment Process
  1. Step 1: Application - CV submission
  2. Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment
  3. Step 3: Video Interview - Situation-based and technical questions relevant to the role
  4. Step 4: Explore day - Learn about our work, network with current Graduates, and participate in an interview and presentation/task
  5. Step 5: Decision/Feedback - You will receive feedback even if we do not progress the application
Here's What We Offer
  • The opportunity to join a team that’s enthusiastic and encouraging
  • An attractive salary: £33,000 + £2,000 joining bonus
  • 25 days holiday plus the option to buy 5 extra days
  • A welcoming work culture and commitment to diversity
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around life outside of work
  • Company pension scheme
  • Private healthcare membership and wellbeing support
  • Bonus scheme linked to company performance
  • Support and mentoring toward professional accreditation
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution
  • Early career teams and office socials

Equal Opportunities: Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe diversity and inclusion are fundamental to a dynamic and thriving workplace culture.


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