Graduate Electrical Design Engineer - Westhill - 2026 - Aberdeen

Balfour Beatty; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is offering a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer position within their Early Career development programme. As a graduate, you'll design electrical systems and ensure compliance with safety standards while receiving tailored support for your career progression. Eligible candidates must hold a minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant discipline. Join a community of like-minded individuals and kickstart your career with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Great salary and benefits package

Tailored support from day one

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or those graduating soon are preferred.
• Strong focus on career progression and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for new buildings and projects.
• Plan wiring and lighting, ensuring safety standards are met.
• Use design software and apply electrical engineering principles.

Skills

Electrical design

Safety standards understanding

Design software proficiency

Education

Minimum 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant field

Job description

About the role

We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK's largest construction companies building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.

Have you graduated recently or are graduating soon? Are you keen to start your career with one of the UK's biggest construction companies? If you're searching for a graduate program that not only fosters your personal development but also offers a chance to collaborate with fellow graduates, Balfour Beatty is the perfect employer for you.

If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, 'I helped build that' then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.

BElong at Balfour Beatty and join our Early Career development programme.

What you'll be doing

As a Graduate Electrical Design engineer you will be the designer of electrical systems. Your job is planning the wiring and lighting for a new building or project. It's about making sure the designs are practical and meet safety standards. You'll learn how to use design software and understand electrical engineering principles

Who we're looking for

For Graduates with a degree in a relevant field, our programme offers formal training and on-the-job learning, with a strong focus on career progression and growth opportunities. It's designed to help you transition into your chosen field and build a successful career path.

To be eligible, you must obtain a minimum 2 : 2 Honours degree before starting the role.

Why work for us

Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you'll join our Early Careers development programme and receive tailored support from day one. You'll join a community of likeminded individuals whilst developing essential career and life skills.

Alongside a great salary and benefits package, you'll gain invaluable experience and skills that pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression. This is more than just a job-it's a pathway to a promising future.