Graduate Electrical Engineer (Building Services)

sweco; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design consultancy in the UK is seeking passionate graduates for the Graduate Electrical Engineer position to work on innovative construction projects. The role offers a two-year blended learning experience and permanent employment, focusing on personal growth and impact. Candidates should be proactive and able to work in a team, with a degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Great pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Must have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions.
• Driven and able to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on prestigious construction projects in the UK with architects and engineering teams.
• Develop high voltage electrical infrastructure designs.
• Coordinate design with architecture and interior design.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Proactive and solution-oriented

Education

Degree relevant to Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

Join us in transforming society!

We’re Sweco.

We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers, and lifestyle improvers.

We’re difference makers.

We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment, and regulatory consultancy. We’re now recruiting for the November 2026 cohort of our Early Careers Graduate Scheme.

Who are we looking for?

We’re seeking passionate, forward-thinking graduates who strive to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic team environment. We provide the support and opportunities you need to develop and achieve your career goals.

Uniquely, we recruit-to role – and right now we’re looking for Graduate Electrical Engineers to join our innovative Building Services division. Given Sweco’s global recognition as a successful Building Services Consultant, and our history of delivering the world’s most sustainable buildings such as the Bloomberg European headquarters and achieving the highest ever BREEAM score, we’d like to hear from graduates that share our ethos and values but are driven to truly transform the world around them.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral team member on some of the most prestigious construction projects in the UK, working alongside world class architects and innovative engineering teams.
• Analyse electrical requirements of buildings for central plant, lighting and small power to determine loads and incoming power requirement.
• Develop high and low voltage electrical infrastructure design.
• Design lighting, small power and fire alarms to coordinate with architecture and interior design.
• Attend workshops and meetings with the architect and project team.
• Liaise with manufacturers to keep abreast of latest technologies and applications.
• Write technical reports, design presentations and prepare tender drawings and specifications.
• Use electrical distribution and lighting software as well as CAD including AutoCad and Revit.
• Visit construction sites and witness system commissioning.

Qualifications

• Have a degree relevant to the role you’re applying for.
• Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Are confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Are driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Can work in the UK without restrictions either now or in the future. This is a permanent role, and we’re looking for candidates who can grow their careers with Sweco without a time limit.

Benefits

Our Graduate Scheme offers a two-year blended learning experience, with a tailored programme delivered virtually and face-to-face. You’ll have the chance to network and grow with the 2026 cohort. Personal growth will be supported by our Early Careers team, mentors, and subject matter experts from across the business.

Structured masterclasses focus on Internal Insight, Skills Development, and Subject Matter Expertise, helping fast-track your development as you pursue professional accreditation. The programme builds your confidence early in your career and gives you a platform for genuine impact within Sweco.

You’ll receive a permanent position with an industry-standard salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, a great pension, and life assurance.

Sounds good, right? Read what our previous graduates have to say about their experience on the careers section of our website!

Please note, we will hold an assessment centre for this position in January / February 2026.

All applicants will be contacted regardless of the outcome. We provide feedback to all attendees of interviews or assessment centres but are unable to offer personal feedback at the application stage.

Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and let's transform society together at Sweco!