Graduate Electrical Engineer

Kier Group; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support programme

Car allowance

Company car

Job summary

Kier Group in Woking, Surrey, is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and support our water portfolio on projects across Surrey. The role offers 26 days annual leave, wellbeing support, and a clear progression path.

Starting salary is £31,000 per annum with a potential car allowance of £4,750 or a company car, depending on eligibility; the programme is permanent, full-time, 2 years, leading to an assistant level role with salary potential around £38k.

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2027 or recent graduates within the past three years.
• Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field is required.
• Interest in electrical engineering and project management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Interest in electrical engineering

Project management

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Graduate Electrical Engineer .

We'relooking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to joinourInfrastructure team and helpsupportour water team on a projects across Surrey, part ofour Thames Water portfolio.Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave,24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even morehttps://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

Location: Woking, Surrey

Starting Salary:£31,000 per annumwith possible car allowance of £4,750 or company car depending on eligibility

Pathway:Permanent, Full-time2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date:September 2027

We are unable to offercertificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

AsaGraduate Electrical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of electricalsystems 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 thepreparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.

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.

What are the benefits for you?

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.


• Skillimprovement: 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 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in ElectricalEngineeringor 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.

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 2026: Initialapplications

November 2026: Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early

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