Graduate - Engineering (Electric)

BUUK Infrastructure; Bury; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of living pay review

Company pension up to 10%

33 days holiday + 2 extra

Maternity, paternity & adoption pay

£1000 referral bonus

Hybrid working

Development opportunities

Job summary

BUUK Infrastructure invites graduates to join its three-year engineering scheme across construction, electricity, water, fibre or heat networks, working toward IEng and CEng status. The scheme offers broad exposure and hands-on experience within BUUK while supporting professional development.

The role involves rotating through departments, visiting BUUK offices, and delivering excellent service to internal and external stakeholders while building practical engineering expertise across the UK.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in Engineering with a minimum 2:1 grade.
• Team player with ability to work across disciplines.
• Willing to obtain DBS clearance and hold a driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake tasks and projects to gain practical experience in the utilities sector.
• Rotate through departments to gain a rounded engineering experience.
• Maintain a learning record while progressing toward professional status.
• Visit BUUK offices across the UK and undertake site visits when required.
• Develop understanding of wider business functions and how they integrate.
• Provide excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Carry out other duties as required by the manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Engineering degree with 2:1 minimum

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Location: Woolpit

Additional Location Information:

Salary: £33,270

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 02/10/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best - ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

We are looking for a Graduate - Engineering (Electric) who would like to help us reach our mission to "earn customer loyalty and drive business growth by providing consistently excellent service".

(The graduate scheme follows a three-stage interview process. Candidates who are successful at the telephone interview stage will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre in Milton Keynes on Tuesday 8th December. Please note that this is currently the only Assessment Centre scheduled).

Purpose of this role

To gain broad based experience within BUUK whilst contributing to day-to-day business activities. Graduates may be streamed to either construction, electricity, water, fibre, or heat networks on a three-year scheme while working towards IEng and CEng status.

Your key responsibilities are

Undertake tasks and projects that will give practical experience within the utilities industry.

Rotate throughout different departments to explore other roles to gain a rounded experience.

Maintain a record of experience and learning while working towards professional engineering status.

Visit and work within other BUUK offices throughout the UK, undertaking site visits when required.

Develop an understanding of wider business functions and how they operate together.

Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Any other duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level in an appropriate Engineering based discipline and have achieved (or be working towards) a minimum 2:1 grade.

Experience/Knowledge

Team player/experience in working as part of a team.

Abilities/Skills

Demonstrate strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Excellent listening skills, the ability to build rapport.

Desirable

CSCS or equivalent.

Experience within the utilities industry.

Awareness of Health and Safety Procedures.

Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment

You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to handling and processing sensitive customer data.

You will hold a driving licence or be in the process of obtaining one.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications.

You can also ask us about flexible working options.