Graduate Electrical Engineer

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression

Training

Hybrid work

Car allowance

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our growing consultancy in Chelmsford. You will gain hands-on experience across electrical design, installation, commissioning, testing, and project delivery.

You'll work with senior engineers on live Thames Water projects, receiving full training including site and safety courses where required. Expect 2-3 days per week on site to support inspections and installation tasks, with a clear path to progression.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree or HND in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Willing to undertake site visits 2-3 days per week.
• Able to work with senior engineers on live projects and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of water industry projects across multiple sites.
• Assist design, installation, commissioning activities, and project delivery.
• Attend site visits 2-3 days per week with senior engineers to develop on-site skills.
• Produce technical reports and project documentation following industry standards.

Skills

On-site safety awareness

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

HND in Electrical Engineering

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Job description

Graduate Electrical Engineer
30,000 - 35,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Car Allowance (Salary Sacrifice Scheme) + Bonus + Company Benefits
Chelmsford

Are you a Graduate Electrical Engineer looking to join a growing consultancy?

This role would suit someone with a degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Instrumentation, or a similar subject.

The company is delivering multiple projects across the Thames Water framework and is looking for a motivated graduate to join its growing team. You will work alongside experienced engineers on live schemes, gaining practical experience across electrical design, installation, commissioning, testing, technical documentation, and project delivery.

The successful candidate will receive full training, including relevant site and safety courses such as SMSTS and other industry-recognised qualifications where required. You will also receive hands-on support from senior engineers while developing your practical electrical engineering skills on real projects.

The role will include site visits 2-3 days per week, where you will support senior engineers with inspections, equipment testing, installation and commissioning work, and general site-based engineering tasks.

This role would suit a Graduate Engineer who wants to gain hands-on experience, develop practical electrical engineering skills, and work on real infrastructure projects from day one

The Role:

• Support the delivery of water industry projects across multiple sites, gaining hands-on site experience
• Assist with design, installation, commissioning activities, and general project delivery support
• Attend site visits 2-3 days per week alongside senior engineers to develop practical onsite skills
• Produce technical reports and project documentation while learning industry standards, safety practices, and delivery processes

The Person:

• Graduate Electrical Engineer or graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Commutable to Chelmsford

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.