Graduate Electrical Engineer - Ruislip, Oxford And Swindon - 2027

Ocu Group; Ruislip, Oxford, Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OCU Group in the United Kingdom offers a two-year Graduate Programme in Electrical Engineering. As a graduate you will help design, develop and deliver electrical solutions across infrastructure projects, with rotations between office and site environments.

You will work with experienced engineers, gain experience in calculations, equipment selection, technical documentation, site surveys and project delivery, and you will build your technical knowledge, problem-solving and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2:2 classification or higher.
• UK driving licence beneficial.
• Relevant placements or projects involving electrical systems and design.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across infrastructure projects.
• Assist with electrical design calculations, equipment selection, technical documentation, site surveys and engineering assessments.
• Collaborate with office and site teams, project managers and clients to ensure standards, specifications and regulatory requirements are met.
• Develop technical knowledge and stakeholder management skills while taking on increasing responsibility in real-world projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (BEng/BSc)

2:2 classification allowed

Job description

Description

You’ll play a key role in supporting the design, development and delivery of electrical engineering solutions across OCU’s infrastructure, utility and energy projects. Based in either Ruislip, Oxford, or Swindon you’ll work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team, helping to deliver projects that provide essential services and infrastructure for communities across the UK.

You’ll gain exposure to a broad range of electrical engineering activities, supporting projects from initial concept and design through to installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Working alongside experienced engineers, project managers, site teams and clients, you’ll help develop technical solutions, review designs, support project delivery and ensure work is completed in accordance with relevant standards, specifications and regulatory requirements.

As part of the role, you’ll assist with electrical design calculations, equipment selection, technical documentation, site surveys and engineering assessments. You’ll gain valuable experience working with electrical distribution systems, control systems, power infrastructure and renewable energy technologies while developing an understanding of engineering principles, project management and industry best practice.

The role will involve collaboration with teams across both office and site environments, providing practical experience of how engineering solutions are developed and delivered in real-world project settings. As your technical knowledge and confidence grow, you’ll take on increasing responsibility, develop your problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, and become an important contributor to the successful delivery of critical infrastructure projects.

Perfect for

Graduates who are passionate about engineering, technology and infrastructure and want to develop a career delivering innovative electrical solutions. You’ll be curious, analytical and eager to learn, with strong problem-solving skills and an interest in how electrical systems support essential services and modern infrastructure.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys applying technical knowledge to real-world challenges, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and seeing engineering designs brought to life. You’ll be keen to develop your technical expertise, project delivery knowledge and communication skills while working alongside experienced engineers on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects.

You’ll enjoy balancing design, analysis and practical implementation, helping to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions that support communities and contribute to the UK’s critical infrastructure networks.

Entry Requirements

You’ll need (or be on track to achieve) a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering or a related discipline with a minimum 2:2 classification.

Due to the nature of the role and occasional travel between offices and project sites, a full UK driving licence would be beneficial.

Relevant experience through placements, internships, university projects or extracurricular activities involving electrical systems, engineering design, power distribution or renewable energy technologies would be advantageous.

Training Programme

Our 2 year Graduate Programme combines structured training with hands‑on experience, giving you real responsibility from day one. You’ll learn directly alongside industry experts in a collaborative, supportive environment. We invest in your continuous professional development, giving you the tools, confidence and clear progression path to build a long term career within OCU.

To ensure that everyone has a fair opportunity to join our team, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment and interview process is, by emailing [e-mail].

At OCU Group, we don’t just deliver infrastructure - we help power modern life.

As one of the UK’s fastest-growing utility and infrastructure businesses, we deliver complex, nationally critical projects across power, energy transition, water, telecoms, and digital infrastructure. Over the last five years, OCU has grown five‑fold to a £1.1bn organisation, expanding both organically and through strategic acquisitions across the UK, Australia, New Zealand and India.

Our growth is driven by ambitious people, operational excellence, and a commitment to doing things properly. We work on projects that genuinely matter by supporting the UK’s energy transition, strengthening essential infrastructure, and helping build more sustainable communities for the future.

Whether you’re an experienced professional looking to take ownership of major projects and influence delivery at scale, or someone starting your career through an apprenticeship, graduate programme, or placement route, OCU offers real opportunity to grow, develop, and make an impact.

We are building a business where high performance, collaboration, innovation, and accountability sit at the centre of our culture. Our people are trusted to lead, encouraged to challenge thinking, and supported to continuously develop their skills and careers.

At OCU, you won’t just join a growing business, you’ll help shape it.

Our Culture & Values At OCU, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We care about safety, lead with integrity, strive to be better every day, make a positive impact, and deliver to grow, together, as One Company United.

Our Commitment to Inclusion At OCU Group, we believe diversity, inclusion, and belonging are fundamental to building stronger teams, better ideas, and a more successful business. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

As part of our commitment to fairness and equality, candidates may be asked to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form during the recruitment process. This information is used for monitoring purposes only and plays no part in hiring decisions.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to offering interviews to candidates with disabilities or long‑term health conditions who meet the essential criteria for the role.