About this role
Graduate Electrical Engineer
We're looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and help support our water team on a projects across East Sussex, part of our Southern Water portfolio. Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more https://jobs.kier.co.uk/benefits/
Location: Falmer, East Sussex
Starting Salary: £31,000 per annum with possible car allowance of £4,750 or company car depending on eligibility
Pathway: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k
Starting date: September 2027
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for various projects.
Your day to day will include:
- Assisting in the design and development of electrical systems for projects.
- Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Collaborating with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
- Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.
How does the graduate scheme work?
When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
You can find more details about our schemes here.
What are the benefits for you?
Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong interest in electrical engineering and project management.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Recruitment timeline
October 2026: Initial applications
November 2026: Application reviews
January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early
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Location: Falmer
Vacancy ID: 12630
Background check: None
Closing date: 6 Nov 2026
Contract type: Graduate
Working hours: Full Time
Flexible working: Yes
Flexible working could include part time, job share, condensed hours, or flexible start/end times.
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