Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings

targetjobs UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Career progression

Medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Income protection

Life assurance

Job summary

Join Stantec in Manchester as a Graduate Electrical Engineer within the 2027 Autumn Graduate Programme. You will work in the North West Buildings team, collaborating with 17 Building Services and Sustainability professionals, gaining mentorship and hands-on experience across multidisciplinary projects.

You’ll develop through support from experienced engineers, with exposure to Revit, Dialux, Relux and Electrical OM, while working on sustainable building solutions across healthcare, education,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical engineering or Building Services engineering.
• Knowledge of Revit, Dialux, Relux and Electrical OM would be beneficial.
• Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and calculation of electrical building services systems using Dialux, Relux, and Electrical OM.
• Support the production of designs using Revit and 3D BIM modelling.
• Prepare detailed engineering designs, calculations and technical drawings.
• Participate in design team and client meetings as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Undertake site visits and surveys to support project delivery.
• Research and implement emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions.

Skills

Adaptable

Collaborator

Problem-solver

Eager learner

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or Building Services engineering

Tools

Revit

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

Job description

With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

The Opportunity

Join our 2027 (Autumn) Graduate Programme as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in our Manchester office, where you will be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

You’ll join our North West Buildings team, based in Manchester, where you’ll work alongside 17 Building Services and Sustainability professionals. As a graduate, you’ll benefit from close collaboration with experienced engineers and senior mentors, providing excellent support for your professional development.

Our team delivers a wide range of multidisciplinary projects, working closely with colleagues across Civil & Structural Engineering, Geotechnics, Transport Planning, Acoustics, Fire Engineering, and other specialist disciplines. You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from our wider Building Services teams across the North East and Scotland, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of projects and expertise from across the business.

Our Building Services, Energy and Sustainability team works closely with clients and design teams from the earliest project stages, helping shape designs and deliver high-performing, sustainable buildings. We support projects throughout the full lifecycle, from feasibility and concept design through to construction, handover and aftercare, across sectors including healthcare, education, residential, commercial, logistics, and science & research.

About The Role

Day to day you’ll be:

• Assisting with the design and calculation of electrical building services systems using industry-leading software such as Dialux, Relux, and Electrical OM.
• Supporting the production of designs using Revit and 3D BIM modelling software.
• Preparing detailed engineering designs, calculations, and technical drawings.
• Participating in design team and client meetings as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Undertaking site visits and surveys to support project delivery.
• Researching and helping to implement emerging technologies and innovative engineering solutions.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is IET or CIBSE status.

Your Impact

This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant Electrical engineering or building services engineering subject, a knowledge of Revit, Dialux, Relux and Electrical OM would be beneficial, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you’ll be:

• An Adapter - You’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.
• A Collaborator - You work effectively with lots of different people, considering others’ perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver - You love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Why Join Us?

What We Can Offer You

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all.