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See your decisions through from drawings to commissioning.\n\nIs this you?\n\nPractical engineering judgement matters to you as much as sound theory. You are technically curious, organised and comfortable moving between detailed problems and the wider project picture. You take ownership, communicate clearly across disciplines and know when to draw on more experienced colleagues.\n\nWhat you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)\n\nTurning drawings and schematics into workable equipment will sit at the heart of your day. You will support planning, system design, component specification and integration, then coordinate with procurement, suppliers, contractors and workshop teams through fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and commissioning. 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