Graduate Electrical Engineer

Barhale Holdings Ltd; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent civil engineering firm in Peterborough is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their water industry team. The role involves supporting the design and delivery of electrical systems for vital infrastructure projects, offering real responsibility and diverse challenges. Ideal for an aspiring engineer looking for career development in a meaningful sector. Strong analytical and team skills are essential, and a degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Leadership & management training

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• A degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (BEng or MEng).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Enthusiasm to work in both office and site environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of electrical systems.
• Assist with the specification and selection of electrical equipment.
• Work closely with civil, mechanical, and process engineering teams.
• Carry out site surveys, commissioning, and technical inspections.
• Support with documentation, reports, and health & safety compliance.
• Engage with contractors and clients throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork skills

Enthusiasm for site environments

Education

Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (BEng or MEng)

Job description

About Barhale

Who are Barhale?

Barhale is a business founded on family values, having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors, including:

• Water
• Transport
• Built environment
• Energy

We operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects, developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985.

Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do, as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide.

We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities, including:

• Tunnelling
• MEICA
• Temporary and permanent design
• Steel-fabrication
• Signs (design and fabrication)
• Health & safety equipment and products, including PPE

Company Website:

https://www.barhale.co.uk/

Company Showcase Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZA

Why join Barhale?

• As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to business strategy, ethos and philosophies.
• Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemes
• A broad range of civil engineering, mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK's largest infrastructure projects and clients
• Strong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within, as we believe this is a key driver of our success

Graduate (Electrical Engineer)

The Role

We're a ground-breaking collaboration between eight leading organisations - Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO - and we deliver over half of Anglian Water's capital investment programme.

Are you an aspiring electrical engineer looking to kick-start your career in a sector that really matters? Join a dynamic team working on critical infrastructure projects that support clean, reliable water and environmental protection across East Anglia.

We're looking for a talented Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our water industry team and help deliver electrical systems for treatment plants, pumping stations, control systems, and smart water networks. This role offers real responsibility, diverse challenges, and long-term career development in one of the UK's most vital sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of electrical systems, including power distribution, automation, and instrumentation
• Assist with the specification and selection of electrical equipment
• Work closely with civil, mechanical, and process engineering teams
• Carry out site surveys, commissioning, and technical inspections
• Support with documentation, reports, and health & safety compliance
• Engage with contractors, clients (e.g. Anglian Water), and supply chain partners throughout project lifecycles

Essential

• A degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (BEng or MEng)
• An interest in sustainability, utilities, and infrastructure
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills
• Enthusiasm to work in both office and site environments

Desirable

• Full UK driving licence (or working towards it)

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, and they are our guiding principles regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.

As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.

From the moment you join us, your well-being and career aspirations will be supported.

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• 25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression
• Development supported by internal and externally delivered training
• Continuous service awards

Would you like to know more?

Please contact our Recruitment team via [e-mail]