Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to innovative projects. Ideal candidates will be recent graduates with a passion for design and technology, ready to embark on a structured career development path. Benefits include flexible work options, mentoring towards Chartership, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Structured graduate programme

Flexibility to work from home

Career progression and ongoing training

Impactful projects for greening built environments

Mentoring towards Chartership

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Basic understanding of design software as a plus.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Design smart, efficient electrical systems.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers.
• Deliver real-world projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Curiosity

Creativity

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Dialux

Amtech

Job description

Graduate Electrical Design Engineer
Manchester
CTJ27

£28,000 – £32,000

A leading engineering consultancy in the heart of Manchester is on the lookout for a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer ready to bring energy, ideas, and innovation to a team shaping some of the UK’s most exciting built environments.

From sustainable schools to cutting-edge commercial spaces, you will help design the systems that keep modern buildings switched on, connected, and future ready.

What You will Be Doing:

• Designing smart, efficient electrical systems – from lighting and power to fire alarms and data networks
• Bringing your designs to life using tools like Revit, AutoCAD, and Dialux
• Learning how to deliver real-world projects from concept to completion alongside friendly, experienced engineers
• Collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and sustainability experts to deliver creative, coordinated solutions
• Making buildings safer, brighter, and more sustainable – one project at a time

The ideal candidate will:

• A recent graduate (or soon-to-be) in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or something similar
• Someone curious, creative, and ready to learn – with an eye for detail and a drive to make things better
• A basic understanding of design software is a plus (Revit, Dialux, Amtech)
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Manchester, and eligible to work in the UK

Benefits:

• A structured graduate programme with mentoring and support toward Chartership (IET/CIBSE)
• Flexibility to work in the office or from home
• A chance to work on impactful projects that contribute to a greener, smarter built environment
• Career progression, ongoing training, and all the tools you need to grow into a confident design engineer
• A culture that values people, not just profit

If you are interested in this Graduate Electrical Engineering position, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call Callum on 01792 963078.