Graduate Commissioning Engineer

Kier Group; Coalville; Remote; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Graduate Commissioning Engineer to join its Infrastructure team across Leicestershire, assisting on Severn Trent projects. The role offers a structured 2-year pathway with progression to an assistant level, and a starting salary of £31,000 per annum.

Starting September 2027, the programme is permanent and full-time, with a salary potential around £38k on completion. A UK driving licence is required, and sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated in 2027 or within the last three years.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Strong analytical abilities and problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing commissioning activities across projects.
• Support system testing, calibration, and validation according to plans.
• Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand design and performance.
• Record and report commissioning data, test results, and outcomes.
• Collaborate with project engineers, design teams, and contractors to resolve issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Driver's licence

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Commissioning Engineer .

We're looking for a Graduate Commissioning Engineer to joinour Infrastructure team working on projects across Leicestershire. You will be assisting our water team on projects for Severn Trent,Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even morehttps://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

Locations:

Leicestershire

Starting Salary:

£31,000 per annum

Pathway:

Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date:

September 2027

We are unable to offercertificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What you will be responsible for?

As a Graduate Commissioning Engineer, you'll be an essential part of our engineering team, helping to shape the future of construction across the UK.You'llhave the chance to work in a variety of teams, either on-site where the action happens or in a design-based role, depending on where your interests lie.

What will your day-to-day duties include?

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing commissioning activities across various projects.
• Support system testing, calibration, and validation according to commissioning plans and procedures.
• Review technical documentation, drawings, and specifications to understand system design and performance requirements.
• Record and report commissioning data, test results, and system performance outcomes.
• Work closely with project engineers, design teams, and contractors to resolve technical issues.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.

• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.

• Networking:build professional relationships and expand your network.

• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• A related Degree in electrical Engineering
• You'reexcited about starting a career in construction engineering
• You'reorganized, withgreat timemanagement skills
• You enjoy solving problems and have strong analytical abilities.
• Full UK drivers' licence.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.You can see our D&I action plan here

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initial applications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: In-person assessment centers