Graduate Electrical Engineer

Strabag International; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking ambitious Graduate Civil Engineers to join their growing team. This role involves assisting in specifications and implementations for key electrical systems across various projects. Candidates should have a minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering and possess good communication skills. The Graduate Programme offers a comprehensive 15-month development path with notable industry accreditations and the chance to work on major projects.

Benefits

Industry-leading development opportunities

Mentorship throughout the programme

Accreditation from industry-recognized bodies

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with no more than 12 months' work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in specification, procurement, implementation, and safe operations of electrical systems.
• Coordinating electrical distribution systems across construction sites.
• Ensuring compliance with safe systems of work.
• Performing electrical commissioning and fault-finding.
• Maintaining records of inspections and maintenance.
• Supporting management of subcontractors working on electrical works.

Skills

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn and take initiative

Hard working with a positive attitude

Education

Minimum 2:1 in Civil Engineering

Tools

Familiarity with 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.

• 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 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.

About 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 off‑site, where 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:
• Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)
• Association for Project Management (APM)
• Institute of Sustainability & Environmental Professionals (ISEP)
• British Tunnelling Society (BTS)
• 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).

STRABAG’S Recruitment & Selection Process

• Application
• Online assessment
• Shortlisting
• Graduate Assessment Centre

Role Requirements

• 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)
• Participate & support 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