ELSE Discovery Trainee Program 2025 - Project Specialist Trainee

ABB Schweiz AG; Coleshill CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Graduate Project Specialist in their EMEA ELSE Discovery Trainee Program. This exciting opportunity allows recent graduates to develop essential skills in the Service division while working on impactful projects that enhance electrification solutions. You'll receive coaching from experienced leaders, participate in team-building activities, and gain exposure to cutting-edge technology. With a hybrid work model, you’ll enjoy flexibility while contributing to strategic objectives and collaborating with diverse teams. Embrace a career that focuses on continual learning and improvement, and make a meaningful impact in the electrification sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Flexible benefits scheme

Internal mobility and mentorships

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of project management principles and technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales and project managers in technical reviews and discussions.
• Deliver projects within budget and assist with customer specifications.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Project Management Principles

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Flexibility and Willingness to Travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

EMEA ELSE Discovery Trainee Program 2025 – Graduate Project Specialist

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. That's our story. Make it your story.

This position reports to

Local Division Manager, ELSE UK

Your role and responsibilities

In our EMEA ELSE Discovery Trainee Program, you will develop skills necessary to kickstart a career in the Service division at ABB. As a trainee, you will be part of a community and participate in activities with other trainees, such as training to enhance soft and technical skills, meeting project deadlines, and engaging in social and team-building activities to expand your network within ABB. Throughout the program, you will receive support from the Program Lead. The work model for this role is: #hybrid.

This role contributes to the Electrification, Service division in the UK. You will support ABB’s businesses, collaborate with leaders and teams, and contribute to strategic objectives. Daily tasks will include performing assigned responsibilities, with opportunities for professional development and career growth.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Assisting sales, tendering, and project managers in technical reviews and discussions with customers, partners, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Delivering projects within budget and on time.
• Assisting with claims, customer specifications, and safety standards.
• Creating and delivering work plans, budgets, and risk assessments relevant to your engineering discipline.
• Helping customers resolve technical issues remotely and onsite.
• Liaising with factories regarding delivery, design, and technical resolution.

Qualifications for the role

• Recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field.
• Understanding of project management principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• A growth mindset focused on continual learning and improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and follow through to project completion.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel across the UK (driving license required).

What's in it for you?

• Coaching and mentoring from senior leaders and colleagues.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology in Electrification with a visible impact on the future.
• Leading exciting projects that help customers overcome challenges.

More about us

ABB UK offers an attractive benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme (options include holiday buy/sell, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts, and more).
• Internal mobility, mentorships, and global project access.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee referral scheme.

ABB has been recognized as a Top Employer in the UK for five consecutive years, reflecting our dedication to a better world of work through excellent HR policies and practices.

Our Service Division partners with customers to improve the availability, reliability, and sustainability of electrical products and installations. We offer services including product care, modernization, and advisory to enhance performance and extend equipment lifespan, promoting resource efficiency and sustainability. We value diversity and inclusion. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and the impact of our solutions worldwide. #MyABBStory