Graduate Engineer - Electrical Engineer

targetjobs UK; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Egis UK is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join the Connect Plus Services project near Leatherhead. You will support the design team across the project lifecycle, coordinating design tasks, timelines, and stakeholder communications.

This role offers hands-on training, mentoring, and exposure to highway infrastructure design, with opportunities to develop commercial awareness, project management, and technical skills within a global consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical or related field.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Passion for design and a desire to contribute to a creative team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing design projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, including project briefs, timelines, and works information.
• Assist designers with undertaking design works and preparing drawings and calculations.
• Assist designers with design checks and verification of external designs.
• Review design outputs for accuracy and consistency, ensuring they align with project goals, the DMRB and relevant standards.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Collaborative teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or related field

Job description

Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work together with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy, and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable, and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 23,500 employees in over 70 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

Graduate Programme

Joining Egis in the UK as a graduate means you will become part of our Graduate Programme, a tailored training schedule designed to accelerate your development as you begin your career with us. Combining hands‑on experience with structured learning, you will build key skills such as commercial awareness, project management and communication through real‑world application. You will also have opportunities to connect with colleagues across the business through training sessions, networking events, site visits, and technical learning, supported by mentoring, interactive workshops, and regular development check‑ins. The Connect Plus Services (CPS) contract is one of Egis’ key projects in the UK and is responsible for operating and maintaining the M25 motorway network, one of the busiest and most critical road networks in Europe. CPS is delivered through a joint venture of partner organisations, including Egis, working collaboratively to ensure the safe, efficient and reliable running of the network for millions of road users every day.

Please note: to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position.

Location and Requirements

Based in Leatherhead - You will need to be able to drive and have a car for this role.

Role Overview

We are seeking to appoint a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join the team on the Connect Plus Services project. The Graduate Electrical Engineer will play a key role in supporting the design team throughout the project lifecycle. This position involves coordinating design projects, managing timelines, and ensuring effective communication among team members, the supply chain and internal and external stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to start their career in electrical engineering within a complex, real‑world environment, where your work will have a direct impact on one of the UK’s most important transport networks.

Accountabilities

• Assist in planning, organizing, and overseeing design projects from concept to completion, working with senior members of the team to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget.
• Prepare and maintain design documentation, including project briefs, timelines, and works information. Ensure all files are organized and accessible.
• Assist designers with undertaking design works and preparing drawings and calculations to enable designs to be undertaken.
• Assist designers with design checks and verification of external designs.
• Review design outputs for accuracy and consistency, ensuring they align with project goals, the DMRB and relevant standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an Electrical or related field.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Passion for design and a desire to contribute to a creative team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value everyone's contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Please note: to be considered for this role, you must be based in the UK and must already be able to legally work in the UK. We are unable to offer or provide sponsorship for this position.