Graduate Electrical Site Engineer

Department: Electrical

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: South East England

Reporting To: Site Electrical Managers

Description

The Graduate Site Electrical Engineer will support the delivery of electrical engineering activities on municipal, industrial process, and water projects across the UK. This is a hands-on, development-focused role designed to provide exposure to site installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities while building practical experience under the guidance of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities: Electrical Installation

• Assist with the installation of LV systems, lighting, power distribution, and control equipment.
• Support the supervision of subcontractors and site electricians, ensuring adherence to drawings and specifications.
• Assist senior engineers with the commissioning and testing of electrical systems and equipment.
• Learn to perform functional tests and record results accurately.
• Support troubleshooting and minor fault-finding activities under guidance.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities and understand operational requirements of installed systems.
• Gain practical experience in interpreting design documents and schematics.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Learn and adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures on site.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and following safe work practices.
• Ensure electrical works are compliant with UK standards (BS7671/IET Wiring Regulations).
• Help prepare commissioning reports, test certificates, and other documentation.

Stakeholder Support

• Support the project team with site documentation, including as-built drawings, cable schedules, and inspection reports.
• Attend site meetings, taking notes and reporting progress to senior engineers.
• Develop understanding of site workflows and multi-disciplinary coordination.

Professional Development

• Develop practical understanding of electrical engineering under the guidance of Senior Site Electrical Engineers.
• Work towards professional development objectives aligned to ICE, or similar institutions.

Key Interfaces:

Internal Interfaces

• Senior Site Electrical Engineers
• Project Managers
• Design & Engineering Teams
• Health & Safety Team
• Procurement / Logistics Teams

External Interfaces

• Clients / Site Owners
• Contractors / Subcontractors

Core Values

Uphold and promote the Company's Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Bachelor's degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and relevant health & safety regulations.
• Working toward or eligible for IEng/CEng registration.
• Internship, placement, or project work providing hands-on site or lab electrical experience.
• Assisting in LV system installations, wiring, or control panel commissioning.
• Experience adhering to safe working practices and following risk assessments on site or during projects.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams or assisting engineers on collaborative projects.

Desirable

• NEBOSH, IOSH, or CDM awareness training.
• Foundation knowledge of project management principles, e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation.
• Participation in projects related to water treatment, pumping stations, or industrial process facilities.
• Experience preparing drawings, reports, or technical documentation during projects or placements.
• Exposure to working on live construction sites or assisting with contractors under supervision.

Benefits

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly encourage employees to gain professional qualifications and fully support individuals on their journeys towards chartership.

Our company benefits package includes.

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance (some levels)
• Mentored support within our 'Career Development Association', to work towards chartership
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Flexible working based on a 'core hours' system
• 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
• Hybrid working
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free onsite parking
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus