Graduate Electrical Design Engineer

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

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to innovate in designing electrical systems for sustainable buildings. Join a supportive team that leads impactful projects while offering a structured graduate program aimed at professional development towards Chartership.

Benefits

Structured graduate programme with mentoring

Flexible work options (office or home)

Impactful projects for a greener environment

Career progression and ongoing training

Support for Chartership (IET/CIBSE)

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
• Curious, creative, and ready to learn.
• Eligible to work in the UK and willing to relocate to Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Designing smart, efficient electrical systems such as lighting and power.
• Collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and sustainability experts.
• Learning to deliver projects from concept to completion.

Skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Basic understanding of design software

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Degree in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

Dialux

AutoCAD

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 (url removed) or call Callum on (phone number removed).