Graduate Electrical Engineer

Are you a recent graduate looking to build a career in electrical design? Are you a natural problem solver? If so, we have a great opportunity for you as a Graduate Electrical Engineer. 

What you'll do

Our engineering and construction teams are responsible for delivering water treatment, wastewater and network projects across our region. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career working as part of our design team, which delivers innovative and sustainable solutions that provide the required environmental improvements. 

As part of the team, you will use your electrical technical skills and practical knowledge to support the development of best value designs. 

You will work on specific engineering tasks or projects as directed and take responsibility for the technical and administrative aspects of small to medium-sized projects or sections of larger projects. These projects generally form part of the capital delivery programme at water treatment, wastewater treatment and network pumping sites. 

You will support team members in activities including: 

• technical engineering assessments of sites and design options
• collecting site electrical information from our databases and analysing this information to inform the basis of the design 
• undertaking site surveys and investigation works across our region 
• attending workshops and regular design meetings to review design proposals and to consider issues such as buildability, commissioning, and stakeholder needs 
• collaboration throughout the design process with our civil, mechanical and electrical engineering teams, providing design input and advice where appropriate 
• working closely with all stakeholders in the project team to ensure the right solution is delivered 
• investigating and applying innovative and sustainable approaches to help the client drive efficiency 
• developing and delivering design deliverables, specifications, schedules, calculations, and drawings at various design stages.

What you'll need

You will be professionally qualified in electrical engineering and have a 2:1 or higher degree qualification. 

In addition, you will need: 

• an interest in electrical equipment and control system design 
• to be working towards incorporated or chartered engineer status  
• a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel 
• good communication skills 
• a full UK driving licence, as you will be required to drive as part of this role.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.