Graduate Electrical Critical Systems Engineer

Cundall; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking a Graduate Electrical Critical Systems Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will assist with electrical design for innovative projects, focusing on sustainability and efficiency. Successful candidates will receive a competitive starting salary, a joining bonus, and support for professional development towards chartership. Join a collaborative environment with diverse opportunities for growth.

Benefits

One-off joining bonus of £1,500

£2,000 bonus on gaining chartered status

25 days' holiday plus statutory holidays

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Looking for candidates on track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• Accredited with or on course to achieve BEng/MEng degree level in Electrical Engineering is desirable.
• Must show interest in Electrical Engineering, particularly in Building Design or Critical Systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist with detailed electrical engineering design and analysis for data centers.
• Provide consultancy input on a wide range of projects including healthcare and education.
• Translating client requirements into workable designs focusing on sustainability.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Teamwork

Digital Engineering

Communication

Education

BEng/MEng degree in Electrical Engineering

At least a 2:2 degree

Tools

Parametric Modelling Techniques (Grasshopper or Dynamo)

Programming language (e.g., Python, C#, VB)

Job description

Join Our Team

PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION IS TO START IN SEPTEMBER 2026

Cundall’s Critical Systems (Data Centre) team’s mission is to play a key role in making buildings more energy efficient, sustainable, and cost effective to operate – and we pride ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.

The Critical Systems (Data Centre) team are a source of world leading expertise – and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill and technical development, as well as professional excellence.

With 29 locations globally, we offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, professional excellence and knowledge sharing.

The Role You\'ll Play

In this Graduate Electrical Critical Systems Engineer role, you’ll join a team who specialise in the design of some of the most exciting construction projects in the UK and worldwide.

Working closely with colleagues across our multi-disciplinary practice, you’ll provide specialist consultancy input on projects across a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, workplace, retail and critical systems (data centres).

You will assist with detailed electrical engineering design and analysis and help define and translate client requirements into workable designs for data centers, facilities and services (electrical distribution, power generation and resilience) all with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

You’ll have the opportunity over time to assume greater levels of responsibility and autonomy as your professional skills develop and with accredited professional development programmes from CIBSE and IET, you’ll be fully supported towards achieving chartership.

The Skills You\'ll Bring

• On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• Desirable if accredited with or on course to achieve a BEng/MEng degree level (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering.
• Have a keen interest in Electrical Engineering, particularly withing Building Design or Critical Systems
• Possessing a desire for personal and professional development, you’ll have the proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, be organised and methodical when managing tasks, priorities and deadlines.
• Digital engineering is a big focus at Cundall, so ideally, you’ll have an understanding of Parametric ModellingTechniques(Grasshopper or Dynamo), or at least one modern programming language (e.g. Python, C#, VB).
• Collaborative in nature, you’ll be able to empathise with your clients’ needs and utilise excellent communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with internal and external stakeholders. You’re used to using your initiative to overcome challenges and have a positive, can-do attitude.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive starting salary which grows as you develop, as well as many training and development opportunities to make sure you keep progressing.

Aside from this, those who successfully join our graduate scheme also enjoy:

• A one-off joining bonus of £1,500, payable during your first month of employment
• A £2,000 bonus on gaining chartered status with a relevant professional body
• 25 days' holiday per annum (plus statutory holidays)
• A flexible benefits package which enables you to select additional benefits to suit your personal circumstances

Graduate Brochure

Must have right to work in the UK, we do not provide sponsorship for this role.

Cundall values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

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