Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water / Infrastructure

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Today
£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Salary

£30,000 – £35,000 pa

Seniority
Entry
Posted
24 Jul 2026 (Today)

Graduate Electrical Engineer - Water / Infrastructure
£30,000-£35,000 + Progression + Training + Hybrid Working + Car Allowance Scheme + Bonus + Company Benefits
Chelmsford

Are you an Electrical Engineering graduate looking to develop your technical and practical skills while working on live water infrastructure projects?

Do you want structured training, support from experienced engineers and exposure to electrical design, installation, testing and commissioning from the beginning of your career?

On offer is the opportunity to join a growing engineering consultancy delivering multiple projects across the Thames Water framework. The company will provide full training, hands-on support and relevant industry qualifications, including site and safety courses such as SMSTS where required.

In this role, you will support experienced engineers with the delivery of electrical projects across multiple sites. You will assist with design work, equipment inspections, installation, testing and commissioning while helping to produce technical reports and project documentation.

You will attend sites approximately two to three days per week, gaining practical experience across live schemes while learning the technical standards, safety procedures and project-delivery processes used throughout the water industry.

This role would suit a graduate with a degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation or a related subject who wants to build a long-term career in water and infrastructure engineering.

The Role:

  • Support the delivery of electrical engineering projects across the Thames Water framework

  • Assist with electrical design, installation, equipment testing and commissioning activities

  • Attend project sites two to three days per week alongside experienced engineers

  • Produce technical reports and project documentation while completing relevant industry training

The Person:

  • Graduate Electrical Engineer, Trainee Electrical Engineer or similar

  • Degree or HND in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Instrumentation or a related subject

  • Interested in practical, site-based water or infrastructure projects

  • Commutable to Chelmsford

Reference: BBBH25121F

Keywords: Graduate Electrical Engineer, Trainee Electrical Engineer, Junior Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering Graduate, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Water Industry, Thames Water, Infrastructure, Electrical Design, Commissioning, Installation, Equipment Testing, ICA Engineer, Instrumentation Engineer, Control and Automation, Site Engineer, Project Engineer, Technical Documentation, Chelmsford, Essex

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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