Graduate Electrical Design Engineer in Manchester)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer to contribute to exciting projects including sustainable schools and commercial spaces. You'll design essential systems, collaborate with experts, and benefit from a structured mentoring program leading to chartership. This role promises career progression in a supportive environment focused on innovation and sustainability.

Benefits

Structured graduate programme with mentoring

Flexibility to work from home or office

Impactful projects for a greener environment

Career progression and ongoing training

Culture that values people

Qualifications

• Recent graduate (or soon-to-be) in Electrical Engineering or similar.
• Basic understanding of design software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Designing smart, efficient electrical systems for modern buildings.
• Collaborating with architects and engineers for integrated solutions.

Skills

Design software

Curiosity

Creativity

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

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