Graduate Electrical Critical Systems Engineer

Cundall; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in London is offering a Graduate Electrical Critical Systems Engineer position. The role involves designing electrical solutions for data centers while emphasizing sustainability. Ideal candidates are expected to have at least a 2:2 degree in Electrical Engineering and a keen interest in building design. This position offers training and development options, along with competitive starting salary and bonuses for chartered status.

Benefits

£1,500 joining bonus

£2,000 chartered status bonus

25 days' holiday

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• On track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• Interest in Electrical Engineering and Building Design.
• Proven ability to work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with detailed electrical engineering design and analysis.
• Translate client requirements into workable designs for data centers.
• Work across various sectors including education and healthcare.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Digital engineering understanding

Communication skills

Education

2:2 degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

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.

#LI-SG1