Graduate SI Engineer

S1jobs; Stepps; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Online GP

Employee Assistance Program

My Rewards portal

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Recognition Scheme

Job summary

M Group is seeking a Graduate SI Engineer in the UK to join their structured development programme. You will work on SI projects, potentially leading small teams, and develop through hands-on experience in control systems engineering.

The role focuses on designing, configuring PLC/SCADA systems, testing, commissioning, and working toward professional membership and Chartered status within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Control Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Highly motivated with strong communication skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to learn and drive licence.

Responsibilities

• Participate in SI projects and occasionally lead small project teams under supervision, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop functional design specifications, configure PLC/SCADA systems, and perform factory/site testing and commissioning while adhering to standards and best practices.
• Report progress and issues to the SI Manager and Project Manager; assist in estimating when required.
• Complete training and development plans, pursue professional membership (e.g., IET), and work toward Chartered Engineer status.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction, contribute to quality manual updates, and introduce latest engineering practices where appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Proactive attitude

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Control Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Right across infrastructure, there's a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you're at in your career, with us you'll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working?

At M Group Water we help our clients safeguard the water supply, improve environmental performance and manage demand for future generations. We enhance and extend asset life, ensuring compliance with water quality and environmental standards. We're problem solvers with over 140 years of combined experience in engineering and infrastructure.

This role will join BGEN - one of the UK's largest multidisciplinary design and build contractors with over 100 years of industry experience. We support clients in the water, power & energy, pharmaceutical, nuclear and food and beverage industries to deliver next generation, value-added engineering solutions.

As a Graduate SI Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Participate in SI projects and occasionally lead small project teams under supervision, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop functional design specifications, configure PLC/SCADA systems, and perform factory/site testing and commissioning while adhering to standards and best practices.
• Report progress and issues to the SI Manager and Project Manager; assist in estimating when required.
• Complete training and development plans, pursue professional membership (e.g., IET), and work toward Chartered Engineer status.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction, contribute to quality manual updates, and introduce latest engineering practices where appropriate.

A degree in Control Systems Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• A highly motivated individual with strong communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• A full UK/EU driving licence

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We're one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs.

Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

• We're responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet
• We're open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations
• We're together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts
• We're ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life

Whether you're a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development.

It's an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process. Some roles require drug and alcohol testing as part of induction and onboarding.

You'll join our structured development programme designed to help graduate and degree apprentices to build the skills, experience and confidence needed to become one of M Group's future leaders. Throughout your journey, you'll broaden your knowledge, develop your professional capabilities and benefit from a supportive network that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

Evolve & Thrive

A structured development programme designed to help graduate and degree apprentices to build the skills, experience and confidence needed to become one of M Group's future leaders. Throughout your journey, you'll broaden your knowledge, develop your professional capabilities and benefit from a supportive network that empowers you to achieve your full potential.

As an M Group Graduate or Degree Apprentice, you can look forward to:

• Tailored development opportunities including face-to-face development events, virtual workshops and team-building experiences. These opportunities are designed to strengthen your leadership, communication and collaboration skills while helping you build connections across the business.
• A structured learning journey covering a range of topics including leadership, communication, commercial awareness, sustainability, project management and AI, helping you develop the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.
• Networking opportunities with graduates, degree apprentices, business leaders and colleagues from across M Group, enabling you to build meaningful relationships and expand your professional network.
• Professional development support, with access to guidance, resources and support to help you work towards relevant professional qualifications and achieve your long-term career ambitions.
• A strong support network from our Early Careers Team, business leaders and peers across the organisation, providing encouragement, insight and practical support throughout your development journey.

At M Group, we're committed to helping you grow and succeed, providing the experiences, connections and opportunities you need to thrive in your career and make a lasting impact.

What's in it for you?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include;

• Matched or contributory pension scheme
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Employee assistance programme
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000's of retail discounts
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave
• Reward and recognition scheme