Graduate Infrastructure Electrical Engineer - Manchester

Arup; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Flexible working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Infrastructure Electrical Engineer in Manchester. You will contribute to electrical designs for critical infrastructure and work within multidisciplinary teams across water, energy, and industrial sectors.

You’ll gain real project experience, build technical capability, and progress toward professional accreditation while exposed to CAD/BIM tools and 3D design software. Start date is 1 September 2027 with a thorough graduate recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field with 2.1+ grade.
• Master’s or integrated Master’s degree is advantageous.
• IET accreditation or equivalent academic requirements are preferred.
• Familiarity with CAD/BIM and design project experience is beneficial.
• Coding languages and digital tools experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design of electrical systems for infrastructure projects.
• Perform electrical calculations and equipment selection.
• Produce specifications and designs, BIM models, and technical reports.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams across water, energy, power, and industrial sectors.
• Support site activities and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Develop toward professional accreditation as you gain experience.

Skills

CAD & BIM understanding

Coding experience

Digital design tools

Analytical & problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/General Engineering (2.1+)

Master's in Electrical/Engineering Science (2:1+)

Integrated Master’s in Electrical Engineering or Renewable Engineering

IET accredited course or equivalent

Tools

3D design software

Job description

Graduate Infrastructure Electrical Engineer-Manchester

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll help design the electrical systems that keep essential infrastructure running. Working as part of multidisciplinary teams, you'll contribute to projects across water, energy, power and industrial infrastructure, developing practical solutions to complex engineering challenges.

You'll work alongside experienced engineers and specialists, building your technical capability through real project experience while developing towards professional accreditation. We offer our clients a broad spectrum of expertise and consulting services in, but not limited to, the following industries:

• Water - water and wastewater treatment, pumping stations, reservoirs, water distribution;
• Energy – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hydro, CHP, waste-to-energy, solar PV, hydrogen, wind, new molecules;
• Power – HV/LV Transmission and Distribution;
• Industrial Clients – electrical infrastructure supporting manufacturing and process facilities such as steam generation, chemical handling;

• Process - food and beverage processing;

Our clients include water companies, energy generators, energy infrastructure owners, rail infrastructure owners, Government agencies and councils, process industries and renewable energy investors.

Depending on the project, you could be involved in electrical calculations, equipment selection, producing specifications and designs, BIM and digital modelling, coordinating with other engineering disciplines, preparing technical reports and supporting site activities. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts.

From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is encouraged to develop your career and skillset and are guided towards gaining professional accreditation.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for graduates with curiosity, personal drive and technical know-how, plus the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Science, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Communications Engineering (2.1 or above)
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, General Engineering, Engineering Science, Power Systems Engineering, Energy Engineering, Communications Engineering (2:1 or above) would be advantageous
• Integrated Master's degree in electrical engineering, Renewable Engineering or similar subjects.
• Studying, or have studied, an IET accredited course. Your degree should be accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), or meet equivalent academic requirements.
• A good understanding of CAD and BIM and experience of design projects would be beneficial.
• Some experience with coding languages would be an advantage
• Confidence using common digital tools and an enthusiasm for learning new engineering software, including tools for 3D design and digital automation.
• Enthusiasm for a career in electrical engineering, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to find efficiencies in processes
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and work proactively
• Due to the need for remote site visits a full driving licence would be beneficial

To be considered for a graduate opportunity, your application must include a copy of your academic transcript and meet the following criteria:

• Full working rights in the country of application
• No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role
• Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity on 1 September 2027.
Advert Closing Date: 16 October 2026

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Eligibility
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Next Steps

We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible.

The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.