Graduate Electrical Engineer

Electrical, Electronics, C&I.

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott MacDonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth.

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What you’ll do

  • Prepare outline and detailed electrical engineering designs and calculations. 
  • Produce technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules 
  • Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond. 
  • Prepare documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments 
  • Positively engage with the Client, managing relationships and adopting a One-Team approach to support them in achieving their aims. 

What you’ll need

  • Graduated or due to graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng) or a post graduate qualification (MSc)  
  • Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members. 
  • Excellent written communication and attention to detail, and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing 
  • Methodical approach to problem solving 

What's in it for you

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace. 

  • 33 days' annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days (maximum 45 days)
  • Private health care and a health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs
  • Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms
  • Flexible pension contributions matched by employer up to 7%
  • Access to our Early Career Professionals network
  • Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered
  • Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose - on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make.

Agile working

We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Location
    Durham
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Disciplines Accepted...
  • Control & Instrumentation
  • Electronic/Electrical

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