Graduate Electrical Engineer

STRABAG UK Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Graduate Civil Engineer to assist in the delivery of electrical systems for projects. Responsibilities include implementing safety procedures and maintaining compliance in electrical operations. The role offers a comprehensive graduate programme designed for professional development with industry-recognized qualifications.

Qualifications

• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn.
• Hard working with a positive can-do attitude.
• No more than 12 months’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in specification, procurement, implementation and safe operations of electrical systems.
• Ensuring electrical commissioning and fault-finding on machinery.
• Maintaining records of inspections and maintenance.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Initiative

Positive can-do attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting in specification, procurement, implementation and safe operations of all electrical systems required for project delivery
• Coordinate electrical distribution systems requirements across all relevant construction sites.
• Enabling compliance with safe systems of works
• Ensuring electrical commissioning and fault‑finding on relevant machinery and equipment
• Ensuring MSV’s electrical commissioning and fault‑finding
• Maintain all records of inspections and maintenance (planned & unplanned)
• Participating and supporting in implementation of a planned preventative maintenance scheme and overseeing spare parts management, including correct stock levels of electrical consumables, etc.
• Support in the management of specialist subcontractors undertaking electrical works on site
• Supporting all electrical system installations.
• Supporting in implementation of the electrical operating safety procedures, including safe systems of work, risk assessments & method statements and task briefings associated with electrical distribution

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering
• No more than 12 months’ work experience
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hard working with a positive can‑do attitude.

About STRABAG UK

As STRABAG UK continues to grow and expand its major project portfolio, we are excited to announce the need for ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers looking for their next step in the world of Civil Engineering. If you would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, please read the below job description.

STRABAG SE is a leading European technology group for construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength. Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain. We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle – from conception, planning and construction, through operation and facility management, to repurposing or deconstruction.

STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European‑based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world‑leading services in the water, energy, transport and building sectors. Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Wood Smith Project and a range of other industrial and commercial projects – most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans.

At STRABAG UK we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

Graduate Programme

The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed to provide you with powerful development and experience, giving you an incredible start to your career with us. It starts with your induction week, held off‑site, where together we focus on communication, teamwork and connection. You will learn more about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You will also be introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout.

The programme is 15 months in duration and offers industry‑leading development. It is intense but hugely rewarding and on successful completion, you will receive accreditations and qualifications from industry‑recognised bodies such as the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Association for Project Management (APM), Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP), British Tunnelling Society (BTS) and the Institute of Leadership (IOL). You will also begin your journey with professional associations such as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Recruitment & Selection Process

3. Getting to know the candidate in a virtual or personal setting – the number of interviews may vary depending on the position.

4. Welcome to STRABAG SE – clarifying the offer and the final details regarding the candidate’s entry.

Additional Information

Your future employer: Bei STRABAG bauen rund 86.000 Menschen an mehr als 2.400 Standorten weltweit am Fortschritt. Einzigartigkeit, Vielfalt und Inklusion sind integrale Bestandteile dessen, was uns als Unternehmen ausmacht und wie wir arbeiten. Gemeinsam setzen wir Vorhaben erfolgreich und partnerschaftlich um und wachsen an neuen Aufgaben. Gemeinsam erschaffen wir Großes. Let’s progress!

© Anna Rauchenberger – Nothing beats reaching the end of a project with great results, having met new people and made friends.