Graduate EC&I Engineer

Cooper & Hall Limited; Chester, Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Graduate EC&I Engineer to join our technical delivery teams in Chester or Manchester. This entry-level role targets candidates graduating after May 2027, with 0–2 years of related experience, ready to contribute to power distribution, lighting, control systems and renewables projects.

You will work five days a week in a dynamic team, applying academic knowledge to real-world problems, and building independence while developing broader project responsibilities over time.

Qualifications

• BEng degree in Electrical Engineering with good academic record.
• Entry-level professional in first two years post-graduation.
• Willingness to develop technical capability through on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Support client and customer management using relevant systems.
• Contribute to a community of practice within a defined area of expertise.
• Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers within an established contract plan.
• Carry out engineering inspections to assess quality and compliance.
• Develop and test engineering solutions to validate design concepts.
• Follow HSE policies and promote safe working practices.
• Identify process improvements and participate in change programs.
• Support knowledge sharing and professional development activities.
• Assist in product development and deliver engineering tasks.
• Help with project management activities and tender responses.

Skills

Client management

Contract management

Engineering inspections

Solutions design

HSE compliance

Knowledge management

Project management

Bid responses

Product development

Education

BEng Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Who are we looking for?

Exciting opportunity for future graduates! As this role is part of our FY28 hiring intake, we’re looking for candidates graduating after May 2027.

At GHD we are looking for a graduate engineer to join our technical delivery teams in Chester or Manchester offices as a Graduate EC&I Engineer. We seek an entry-level engineering professional in the first two years post-graduation. Uses professional concepts and academic knowledge to assist in solving engineering problems of limited scope and complexity. Contributes to engineering projects involving power distribution, lighting, control systems and renewables integration, supporting the team in delivering high-quality outcomes for clients. Builds technical capability through on-the-job learning, increasing independence in delivering tasks and preparing to take on broader project responsibilities.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Join us in our Chester or Manchester office, five days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
• Contract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well-being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
• Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
• Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.
• Project Management: Support others by carrying out a range of project management activities.
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response: Gather information and resources to assist in the drafting of standardized tenders/proposals in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender.

Education

• BEng degree in Electrical Engineering. Other relevant subjects will be considered.

Experience

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.

Our commitment to you

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognize achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognize the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.

Inclusion is hugely important to us and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.

Please note that for graduate and intern positions, we do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD aims to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy, or race.