United Infrastructure Ltd

A graduate-focused role in Engineering, combining overhead line design, project lifecycle involvement, and construction support within a UK infrastructure company, with a pathway to professional chartered status.Company DescriptionUnited Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system. The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.Job DescriptionJoin United Infrastructure! It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society. United Infrastructure is recruiting for Graduate OHL Design Engineers to join UI Power Transmission & Distribution UK in the Overhead Lines Design Engineering team based in the UK. The office locations available are Glasgow and Horsham.United Infrastructure has been supporting electricity transmission in the UK since the original creation of the National Grid in the 1960s. We have continued to operate in Construction, Maintenance and Consulting for the building and developing of high voltage transmission and distribution assets. As part of the current necessary investment to develop the UK transmission assets to connect new renewable energy sources and improve the security of the electricity network, there is currently a boom in resources needed. The investment and development plans of our clients will grow rapidly over the next few years and extend through to 2050. .As a United Infrastructure Graduate, you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. The RoleUnited Infrastructure is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in Overhead Line Design Engineering to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors that we support. As a Graduate OHL Design Engineer, you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills.You will focus initially on the technical design of the assets, but rapidly engage and develop in supporting and planning the construction alongside our operational teams. Our Engineering team supports Tendering, Material Procurement and Control, improving safety by design and finding new ways to ensure we develop sustainable construction projects; as well as ensuring our design outputs support the efficient construction of your designs. Due to the nature of contracts we deliver, you will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, developing your skills, and building a career; this will help you develop the necessary attributes you need to demonstrate meeting the Engineering Council requirements for Chartered Engineers.What we offer within our Graduate Programme: A structured and accredited development program within your chosen discipline and business unit.Technical and personal development: you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities. Support throughout your career: you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program. Flexible benefits package: inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.Early Careers Network (ECN): join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units.Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession. Within your role you will be supported to develop your skills so that you can be responsible for:Complete overhead line design studies to support construction and consultancy projects.Set up and develop transmission line models.Produce electrical line performance assessments and all electrical safety studies.Produce or utilise OHL support models within the transmission design models.Evaluate, select, and quantify transmission line components on projects.Support safety by design assessments throughout the design process.Integrate and support the development of innovation within project solutions.Create design deliverables to confirm the outputs of the engineering studies to internal and external stakeholders.Ensure, as far as practicable, that all assigned work is carried out in compliance with the agreed budget and programme.Keep up to date with all technical quality management procedures, developments and specifications related to the discipline work scope. QualificationsWho we are looking forWe are looking for graduates with a desire to learn and a sound understanding of engineering. The ideal candidates should have a BEng or MEng degree in a suitable Engineering discipline including, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical. You will enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset. We are keen to hear from strong engineers who want to build a rewarding career for themselves. Many of you may not have thought about how the transmission assets are designed and constructed, but we are able to give you a fantastic opportunity to be part of this sector. The development journey we need to take our graduates on covers all aspects necessary to support professional recognition for UK institutions like the ICE, IET and IMechE. We have graduates that have followed this path and now occupy senior roles in our company and throughout the sector. Skills And QualificationsYou may read these details and are potentially thinking about not applying due to not having every single skill, knowledge or experience listed, and that’s understandable. However, we’d still like to hear from you. At United Infrastructure, we understand and acknowledge that everyone is different, and we are committed to equal opportunities and want to access all of the talent that is out there. We are committed to attracting a broad range of skills, knowledge and experiences and embrace differences. So even if you feel you don’t have everything listed, but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge, or skills to help us unlock solutions to the world’s most critical challenges….do apply.Expected: Minimum 2:1 degree - BEng or MEng degree in a suitable Engineering discipline including, Civil, Structural, Mechanical or Electrical.Strong technical skills in the production of engineering designs.Fluent spoken and written English language.Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams.Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments.The right to work in the UK.Applicants must have proof of Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK 

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A graduate-focused role in Electrical Engineering, combining cable design, project lifecycle involvement, and construction support within a large UK infrastructure company. Ideal for graduates seeking career progression toward Chartered Engineer status in power transmission and distribution.Company DescriptionUnited Infrastructure is a UK-based infrastructure services company delivering critical energy, power, water, telecoms and social infrastructure projects. Following the acquisition of Wood’s UK Transmission & Distribution business, United Infrastructure has strengthened its capabilities in power engineering, construction and asset optimisation, supporting grid resilience and the transition to a low-carbon energy system.The company partners with public and private clients to deliver safe, sustainable and future-ready infrastructure across the UK.Job DescriptionJoin United Infrastructure! It’s a future for all of us. We aspire to shape a better tomorrow by unlocking solutions that address the biggest challenges facing our clients and our society.United Infrastructure is recruiting for Graduate Cable Design Engineers to join Power Transmission & Distribution Cable Design Engineering team based in the UK. The office locations available are Glasgow and Horsham. Preference may be given to applicants able to work from the Glasgow office.United Infrastructure has been supporting electricity transmission in the UK since the original creation of the National Grid in the 1960s. We have continued to operate in Construction, Maintenance and Consulting for the building and developing of high voltage transmission and distribution assets. As part of the current necessary investment to develop the UK transmission assets to connect new renewable energy sources and improve the security of the electricity network there is currently a boom in resources needed. The investment and development plans of our clients will grow rapidly over the next few years and extend through to 2050. As a United Infrastructure Graduate you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients.The RoleUnited Infrastructure is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in Cable Design Engineering in order to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors that we support. As a Graduate Cable Design Engineer, you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills. You will focus initially on the technical design of the assets, but rapidly engage and develop in supporting and planning the construction alongside our operational teams. Our Engineering team supports Tendering, Material Procurement and Control, improving safety by design and finding new ways to ensure we develop sustainable construction projects; as well as ensuring our design outputs support the efficient construction of your designs. Due to the nature of contracts we deliver, you will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, developing your skills, and building a career. This will develop the necessary attributes you need to demonstrate to meet the Engineering Council requirements for Chartered Engineers. Within your role you will be supported to develop your skills so that you can be responsible for:Produce UGC systems design studies under guidance to support construction and consultancy projects including: Cable System Design Summary reports. Cable Rating reports. Cable Bonding scheme and Induced Voltage calculations. Cable Forces calculations in different installations and operation scenarios. Cable Sizing calculations. Cable Pulling design and calculations. Cable Installation Design and review of drawings. Select materials and accessories and produce the Bill of Quantities for the project and tenders. Coordinate with suppliers, review of products designs and type test certificates, and support procurement team for technical aspects. Interface with other UI teams (such as OHL, Substations and Protection teams) and different parties on the project. Support the Operations team during construction period. Duties may vary due to level of candidate expertise, responsibility, and ongoing work requirements.  Who we are looking forWe are looking for graduates with a desire to learn and a sound understanding of engineering. The ideal candidates should have a degree in BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or MEng in Electrical Engineering, enjoy problem solving / troubleshooting, detailed analysis, willing to embrace new ideas, and most importantly take on assignments where the approach or solution isn’t known at the outset. We are keen to hear from strong engineers who want to build a rewarding career for themselves. Many of you may not have thought about how the transmission assets are designed and constructed, but we are able to give you a fantastic opportunity to be part of this sector. The development journey we need to take our graduates on covers all aspects necessary to support professional recognition for UK institutions like the ICE, IET and IMechE. We have graduates that have followed this path and now occupy senior roles in our company and throughout the sector. What we offer within our Graduate Programme: A structured and accredited development program within your chosen discipline and business unit.Technical and personal development: you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities. Support throughout your career: you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant. Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business.Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program.Flexible benefits package: inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle.Early Careers Network (ECN): join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units.Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.QualificationsMinimum 2:1 degree - BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or MEng in Electrical Engineering.IChemE accredited degree course.Strong technical skills in the production of engineering designs.Fluent spoken and written English language.Ability to work as part of a dispersed and remote team and be able to communicate through collaboration software such as Microsoft teams.Ability to work in multi-disciplinary team environments.The right to work and remain in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.

Posted 12 days ago

A graduate-friendly, full-time programme in commercial management within utility infrastructure, combining on-the-job learning, leadership and technical training, and career progression. Ideal for graduates seeking a long-term career in construction, project management, and commercial operations.Company DescriptionUnited Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.  Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face. Our company is split into two business areas: Utility Infrastructure – Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.Social Infrastructure - Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a graduate to join our Utility Infrastructure - Water team.United in the way we think – united in the way we work. Join us at United Infrastructure and work in partnership with our clients to deliver critical infrastructure across the UK.  As a Graduate at United Infrastructure you will learn something new every day and develop your skills and knowledge in the construction industry in a supportive environment with an approachable team. You’ll get a generous holiday allowance, Christmas shutdown, and a tailored benefits portal that allows you to choose the right benefits for you.Day-to-day, you’ll be assisting the Commercial Team, assessing subcontractor applications, processing payments, and working on any potential negotiations or commercial issues that pop up. You’ll assist with tender applications, and help prepare monthly valuations, reports and variations.  Our graduate programme lasts for two years, and you will have a tailored development pathway aligned to your discipline. You will attend virtual and in-person events across the two years to enable you to develop and hone your business and leadership skills, in addition to your technical skills through working towards professional accreditation.You’ll be supported to develop both professionally and personally, and wherever you want to take your career, hard work will be rewarded with progression opportunities in a variety of pathways.  QualificationsIn order to be successful in this role, we would like you have already achieved, or be predicted to achieve by the start date:Minimum 2.2 Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management Good IT skills and able to use Microsoft Office packages e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel etc.Good organisation, time management and communication skills.Driving licence or be actively working towards achieving thisYou must also be available to start full-time work by September 2026 and have:The commitment to live and breathe our company values during your work and studies.The motivation and dedication to successfully complete your graduate programme.Join us at United Infrastructure today and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK. 

Posted 12 days ago