ENWCML Trainee (Graduate) Engineer

Electricity North West; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Electricity North West is seeking a Trainee Engineer to join their team. This role offers a one-year intensive training program, leading to responsibilities in project delivery on electrical infrastructures. The candidate will receive training in low to extra high voltage and have opportunities for career development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private healthcare

Discounts through employee rewards portal

Market-leading pension scheme

Employee assistance program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or HNC with relevant experience.
• High level of electrical engineering knowledge.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to produce technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Control and monitor resources, schedule work, and maximize productivity.
• Drive excellent customer service and identify risks or complaints.
• Report on project progress, costs, and timelines to relevant managers.

Skills

Electrical engineering knowledge

Analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or HNC

Job description

At Electricity Northwest (Construction & Maintenance) Limited, we are committed to creating a sense of belonging for our colleagues. We ask our applicants to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed throughout our recruitment processes. We are dedicated to providing value-added power engineering services to private network owners, embedded generation investors, and organizations focused on carbon reduction. Through innovative design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, we have a significant pipeline of projects, including major private infrastructure network developments, microgrid solutions, gas/hydrogen-based generation, and grid support via battery storage schemes. We are a commercial organization generating leads from multiple clients, including DNOs, private commercial entities, NHS, airports, and large manufacturing customers operating in a commercial environment.

About The Role

As a Trainee Engineer, you will hold at least a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (or a HNC in Electrical Engineering with previous engineering experience), with skills transferable to our business. You will undergo a one-year intensive training program to familiarize yourself with Electricity North West, including our electrical engineering contracting business, working on public and private networks from low to extra high voltage, designing, and constructing electrical infrastructure and generation.

Upon successful completion of your training, you will be employed in a design or project role, responsible for delivering a varied portfolio of work on LV & HV distribution networks, ensuring projects meet time, cost, and quality targets, and comply with health and safety legislation and company standards. You will have opportunities for further on-the-job training, as well as technical, commercial, and leadership development courses tailored to your personal growth plan.

Principal responsibilities of the substantive role (post-training)

• Control and monitor resources, schedule work, and maximize productivity.
• Act as an escalation point for customer, site, and office teams regarding project delivery.
• Drive excellent customer service, identify risks or complaints, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Report on project progress, costs, and timelines to relevant managers.
• Ensure projects are programmed timely, with proper documentation and adherence to client SLAs and financial targets.
• Review and ensure the accuracy and quality of project outputs and data.
• Promote the company's reputation through professional behavior and appearance.
• Identify future sales opportunities and support business development activities.
• Stand in for other project team members as needed.

Who We Are Looking For

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or HNC with relevant experience.
• High level of electrical engineering knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility for personal development.
• Proficiency in MS Office, analytical skills, and ability to produce technical reports.
• Focus on delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Full UK driving license.

What We’re Offering

As a key team member, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits, including:

• An annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Private healthcare
• Discounts through an employee rewards portal
• Market-leading pension scheme
• Employee assistance program and professional development opportunities

If you need additional support or adjustments with your application, contact our Recruitment team at [e-mail] or call 0845 366 0092 (option 2).

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, DBS, and drug & alcohol testing. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. Any received will be deemed the company's property, and no fee will be payable.