Graduate Electrical Engineer

Operating within a multidisciplinary engineering team across the South West region, this entry-level position focuses on conducting site surveys, performing engineering calculations, and developing sustainable, best-value electrical and power distribution design solutions under the mentorship of a Project Engineer.

We are seeking two motivated, proactive individuals who are eager to immerse themselves in our electrical engineering team and develop their skills on the job.

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will work under the guidance of a Project Engineer, supporting the delivery of technical solutions that meet the project brief. You will help ensure all outputs are fit for purpose, meet required specifications, and remain compliant with company standards.

What you'll do

As part of the team, you will use your academic, technical skills and practical knowledge to support the development of best-value designs.   

You'll also:

• undertake site surveys and investigation works across our region  

• carry out engineering calculations and the optioneering of solutions   

• attend workshops and regular design meetings to review design proposals and consider issues such as buildability, commissioning, and stakeholder needs   

• collaborate throughout the design process with our civil, mechanical and electrical engineering teams, providing design input and advice where appropriate   

• investigate and apply innovative and sustainable approaches to help the client drive efficiency.  

You'll also be key in assisting the Project Engineer in identifying the project phases and elements, and highlighting the resources required to enable project delivery.

What you'll need 

You will be professionally qualified in, or working towards, an electrical or power-related discipline and have a 2:1 or higher degree qualification in a relevant field. 

If you are still working towards your qualification, you will need to be ready to start by September 2026.

You'll also have: 

• a proactive, flexible and can‑do approach with a willingness to challenge norms and drive continuous improvement 

• strong organisational skills and confident decision‑making abilities 

• excellent presentation, IT, and communication skills

• a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves travelling across the south west.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.

• Career progression and professional development opportunities.

• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.

• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.

• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).

• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.

• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.

• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).

• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.

• One paid volunteering day each year.

• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.

• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.

• Support from trained mental health first aiders.

• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur.

The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West

• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community

• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors

• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space

• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.