Graduate Electrical Engineer

Strabag; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Manchester is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers. This role offers the chance to participate in a comprehensive Graduate Programme designed to launch your career. Candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 in Civil Engineering, alongside strong teamwork and communication skills. The position includes supporting electrical systems operations and compliance with safety procedures, providing a rewarding training and development experience.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Accreditation from recognized bodies

Qualifications

• Must have no more than 12 months’ work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in specification, procurement, implementation and safe operations of electrical systems.
• Coordinate electrical distribution systems across construction sites.
• Enable compliance with safe systems of works.
• Ensure electrical commissioning and fault-finding.
• Maintain records of inspections and maintenance.
• Support management of subcontractors for electrical works.

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Positive can-do attitude

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project)

Job description

As STRABAG UK continues to grow and expand its major project portfolio, we are excited to announce the need for ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers looking for their next step in the world of Civil Engineering. If you would like to help shape the future of STRABAG, please read the below job description.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering
• No more than 12 months’ work experience
• Good communication and teamwork skills with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project).
• Hard working with a positive can-do attitude.

About STRABAG

STRABAG - More than just a construction company

• STRABAG SE is a leading European technology group for construction services, renowned for its innovation and financial strength.
• Our services encompass all areas of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain.
• We create added value for our clients by taking a holistic approach to buildings throughout their entire life cycle – from conception, planning, and construction, through operation and facility management, to repurposing or deconstruction.

About STRABAG UK

• STRABAG UK is a division of STRABAG SE, a leading European-based construction technology group with a global footprint, offering world‑leading services in the water, energy, transport, and building sectors.
• Our ongoing major projects include HS2 London Tunnels, the HARP (Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme), the Woodsmith Project, and a range of other industrial and commercial projects – most recently the Radlett Project in St Albans.
• At STRABAG UK, we are committed to involving young engineering talent and giving them opportunities to showcase their skills and innovative thinking across both our current and future projects.

Graduate Programme

• The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme has been designed to provide you with powerful development and experience, giving you an incredible start to your career with us.
• It starts with your induction week, held offsite, where together, we focus on communication, teamwork and connection. You will learn more about yourself, your colleagues and the business. You will also be introduced to your mentor who will be there to support you throughout.
• The STRABAG UK Graduate Programme is 15 months in duration and offers industry leading development. It is intense but hugely rewarding and on successful completion, you will receive accreditations and qualifications from industry recognised bodies such as:
• The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Association for Project Management (APM)
• Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• British Tunnelling Society (BTS)
• The Institute of Leadership (IOL)
• You will also begin your journey with professional associations such as The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), The Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES) and The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

Recruitment & Selection Process

• Our graduate selection process shall comprise of the following stages:
• Application
• Online assessment
• Shortlisting
• Graduate Assessment Centre

Responsibilities

• Assisting in specification, procurement, implementation and safe operations of all electrical systems required for project delivery.
• Coordinate electrical distribution systems requirements across all relevant construction sites.
• Enabling compliance with safe systems of works.
• Ensuring electrical commissioning and fault‑finding on relevant machinery and equipment.
• Ensuring MSVs electrical commissioning and fault‑finding.
• Maintain all records of inspections and maintenance (planned & unplanned).
• Participating & supporting in implementation of a planned preventative maintenance scheme and oversee the spare parts management, including the correct stock level of electrical consumables, etc.
• Support in the management of specialist subcontractors undertaking electrical works on site.
• Support in implementation of the electrical operating safety procedures, including safe systems of work, risk assessments & method statements and task briefings associated with electrical distribution.

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