Graduate Electrical Engineer

Kier Group; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their team in Oxfordshire. You'll work on various projects, primarily focused on Waste Water Treatment. The position offers a starting salary of £30,000 with opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This role is part of a 2-year graduate scheme, culminating in an assistant role with potential earnings of around £38k.

Benefits

Practical experience

Skill improvement

Networking opportunities

Career insights

Qualifications

• Candidates should be due to graduate in 2026 or have graduated within the past three years.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of electrical systems.
• Support preparation of detailed drawings and specifications.
• Conduct site visits to ensure compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Strong interest in electrical engineering

Excellent organizational skills

Analytical problem-solving abilities

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or 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 on our Waste Water Treatment Plant project in Oxfordshire, part of our Thames Water portfolio.

Location: Oxfordshire

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.

Responsibilities

• As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, assist in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for various projects.
• Assist in the design and development of electrical systems for projects.
• Support the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
• Assist in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.

How the graduate scheme works

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

• 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 we are 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