Graduate Electrical Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (Manchester)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Manchester is currently seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their innovative Mechanical & Electrical Engineering team. This role, part of their 2026 Graduate Programme, offers the chance to work on sustainable projects while benefiting from a supportive environment that fosters professional growth. Applicants should hold a degree in Electrical Engineering and be eager to collaborate in a dynamic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant Electrical engineering subject.
• A keen interest in the engineering industry is essential.
• No prior experience required; potential valued above past experience.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects in healthcare, education sectors.
• Electrical services design and calculations.
• Participate in design team and client meetings.
• Conduct site visits and surveys.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Perseverance

Education

Degree or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Dialux

Relux

Electrical OM

Revit

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.

We're looking foraGraduate Electrical Engineerto join our progressive, award-winningMechanical & Electrical Engineering teamin ourManchesteroffice, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team which specialises in the delivery of building services, energy and sustainability services, where we offer a fresh approach by getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, guiding design development and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions – an approach that always results in a building that delivers.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment andwill benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Your role:

• Working on live projects fromthe start in a variety of sectors from healthcare to education
• Electrical services design andcalculationsusing the latest computer modelling software Dialux,Relux and Electrical OM
• Working with supervisors onscheme design concepts
• Using Revit and 3D BIMmodelling software in design production Design co-ordination with otherprofessional disciplines
• Producing detailed designs anddrawings
• Input into or development ofenergy and sustainability strategy
• Participating in design teamand client meetings
• Undertaking site visits orsurveys
• Researching and implementingnew technologies
• Continuous CPD and learningopportunities
• Your typical work might includedesigning and creating Electrical Circuits, Wiring and Lighting

Take a look at one of our projects - Manchester SEMH Schools - MEPDesign,and review the career journey of some of ourStantec graduates here:-Stantec| Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we valueyour potential over past experience.Along with a degree and/or master’squalification in a relevant Electrical engineering subject, and a keen interestin our industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:

• 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.
• 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 theoffice a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able toprovide the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, includingholiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contractto demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan,supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborativeteam environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (seemore on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee ResourceGroups)

Applicants must havean unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite periodwithout limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs (Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward toreceiving your application!

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