Graduate Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

Kier Group; Coalville; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Wellbeing support programme

Job summary

Kier Group is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure team in Leicestershire, working on water-related projects. The role is designed as a structured two-year programme with hands-on experience from day one.

Starting salary is £31,000 per annum, with permanent, full-time commitment and salary progression to around £38k on completion. A comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development support are included.

Qualifications

• Graduates in 2027 or within the last 3 years with a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design, development and implementation of mechanical and electrical systems for projects.
• Prepare drawings, specifications and reports.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications and safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, architects, engineers and contractors to communicate and solve problems.
• Prepare technical reports and project updates.

Skills

Strong interest

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Full UK driving licence

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Mechanical & Electrical Engineer .

We'relooking for a Graduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to joinourInfrastructure team, working on water related projects across Leicestershire.Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave,24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even morehttps://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/

Location:Leicestershire

Starting Salary:£31,000 per annum

Pathway:Permanent, Full-time2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k

Starting date:September 2027

We are unable to offercertificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

AsaGraduate Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical and electrical systems for various projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Assisting in the design and development of mechanical and Electrical systems for projects.
• Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Collaborating with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
• Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.

How does the graduate scheme work?

When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.

You can find more details about our schemes here.

Benefits for you

• Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skillimprovement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking:build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.

• Strong interest in mechanical or Electrical engineering
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies.You can see our D&I action plan here.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Recruitment timeline

October 2026: Initialapplications

November 2026 Application reviews

January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres

It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.