2025 Graduate Electrical Engineer

targetjobs UK; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in the UK is hiring a Graduate Engineer. You will work on live projects, produce detailed designs, and undertake site surveys. Applicants should have a 2.1 degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or similar, along with communication and organizational skills. A master's degree or previous relevant experience is advantageous. The role offers excellent training and flexible working arrangements to balance your professional and personal life.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Industry-leading training and development

Qualifications

• Expected or achieved 2.1 or above in relevant degree.
• Previous experience in a similar industry is an advantage.
• Understanding of CAD or similar modeling software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects from day one.
• Produce detailed designs and drawings.
• Undertake site surveys and research technologies.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

IET or CIBSE accredited degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s or relevant postgraduate qualification

Tools

Revit

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

Job description

About Us

Hoare Lea is an award‑winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. Irrespective of the scale or complexity of a project, we provide a full range of MEP, environmental, and sustainability services, bringing buildings to life and ensuring that they perform in operation as well as they look. Hoare Lea has joined Tetra Tech’s High Performance Buildings Group, a global alliance of MEP firms.

Why Work for Us?

• You’ll collaborate with the industry’s best, working with a wide range of built‑environment specialists.
• You'll be part of progressive and exciting projects, able to experience innovative schemes across all sectors.
• You’ll advance your career, your way, thanks to our structured Career Paths framework.

In addition, we will provide you with structured support to achieve Chartered Engineering status if you so wish.

The Role

As a Graduate Engineer, your day‑to‑day tasks will vary. We’ll expose you to all aspects of our work so you can discover what suits you.

• Working on live projects from day one
• In a variety of sectors from healthcare to hotels
• Producing detailed designs and drawings
• Using the latest computer‑modeling software Revit, Dialux, Relux, and Electrical OM
• Undertaking site surveys
• Researching ground‑breaking technologies
• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities
• Electrical – your typical work might include designing and creating electrical circuits, wiring and lighting.

Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings. You will receive a dedicated mentor and supervisor and the best training to support you through your development with us.

What We Are Looking For

• An expected or achieved 2.1 or above IET or CIBSE accredited degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• A master’s or other relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Previous placement or work experience in a similar industry is an advantage.
• An understanding of CAD or similar modelling software is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• A friendly, ambitious, and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach.

Our Benefits

To reward your hard work and commitment we offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry‑leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Adjustments and Accommodations

We will make adjustments or accommodations to ensure you can participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process. Let us know if you need any support.

Flexible Working

We are committed to enabling a healthy work‑life balance for all employees. We welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements, including part‑time, term‑time‑only, and remote working.

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