Graduate Electrical Engineer

Kier Group; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and infrastructure services company is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer for their Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team in East Sussex. This role involves design, development, and implementation of electrical systems, providing the opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop skills, and build professional networks. The ideal candidate holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and has a strong interest in project management.

Benefits

Practical experience

Skill improvement

Networking opportunities

Career insights

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 or within the past three years.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers.

Skills

Strong interest in electrical engineering

Project management

Organizational skills

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

Job description

Overview

Graduate Electrical Engineer

We're looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team. You will be working with our Water team on projects local to East Sussex on our Southern Water portfolio. Our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks division delivers essential infrastructure projects that power the UK's future. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career. Location: Falmer, East Sussex - With travel across the South.

Starting Salary: £30,000 per annum plus potential car allowance of £4,750 depending on eligibility. Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k. Starting date: September 2026. We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

Location: Falmer, East Sussex with travel across the South.

Location and travel details, salaries and sponsorship notes are as stated in the original job description.

Responsibilities

What will you be responsible for?

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for various projects. Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in the design and development of electrical systems for projects.
• Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborating with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.

Graduate scheme

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership. You can find more details about our schemes here.

Benefits

Benefits for you

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2026, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Strong interest in electrical engineering and project management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Recruitment timeline

October 2025: Initial applications

November 2025: Application reviews

January 2026 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres

We look forward to seeing your application to#joinkier