Graduate Electrical Engineer

JN Bentley; Abergele; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Exclusive high street discounts

Flexible pension contributions 5% / 10

Early Career Professionals network

Internal Development Scheme to become:

26 days annual leave

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join the Mechanical, Electrical and Process Team. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, work either in an office or on site, and collaborate with commissioning engineers during delivery phases within the Welsh Water framework.

You will build skills across design, site coordination, and supplier management, with a clear development pathway through our Early Careers Programme.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of design and build projects in Water and Wastewater sectors.
• Coordinate on-site with Project Team and office-based colleagues.
• Liaise with clients and supply chain; manage M&E suppliers and sub-contractors.
• Review constructability of drawings and designs of suppliers.
• Oversee activities of M&E subcontractors and suppliers on site.
• Assist with safety culture, health & safety documentation, O&M manuals, and commissioning plans.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Driving license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

About The Role

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will work as part of the Mechanical, Electrical and Process Team to provide support in the delivery of multi-disciplined projects. You will be based in an operational office or out on site depending on the delivery phase of the project. If working on site, you will be working alongside a commissioning engineer. A supportive team will be behind you, and you’ll be given every opportunity to progress and develop your skills and get involved in the work carried out by an Electrical Engineer each day. This role is working for our Welsh Water framework, so travel around their region is required.

What you’ll be doing:

• You will help support the delivery of design and build construction projects predominantly within the Water and Wastewater sectors.
• Though largely ‘onsite’ supporting the site Project Team in coordinating multiple aspects of projectsyou will spend time office based with project management, design and commercial colleagues
• Liaising with our clients and supply chain and involved in direct management of our projects through our Mechanical & Electrical suppliers
• Reviewing constructability of drawings and designs of Suppliers
• Overseeing the activities of M&E Sub-Contractors & Suppliers on the Site
• Assist with maintaining our safety culture of our critical designs, health & safety documentation, O&M manuals, and commissioning plans.

What we’re looking for:

• Graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field)
• Valid driving license
• An ability to develop understanding of civil engineering principles and practices that are impacted by M&E. Have excellent communication, problem-solving and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

What’s In It For You

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace.

• 26 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days
• Health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs
• Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
• Access to our Early Career Professionals network
• Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered
• Tools and resources to support your physical,mentaland financial wellbeing

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. This role is due to start September 2027.