Graduate EC&I Engineer

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GHD’s Graduate Program is designed to develop future leaders and technical specialists across the Water, Energy, Industrial, Property and Buildings sectors both in the UK and overseas.

Ready to kickstart your career and make a difference in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation Engineering? If you are a recent graduate or will be graduating in 2026, we want YOU to join our dynamic team at GHD.

During our two‑year global graduate development programme, Graduate Engineers will work with our Engineering teams, developing skills across a wide variety of projects. Your contribution will have a positive lasting benefit to the environment and our communities. You will refine decision‑making, communication, technical and leadership skills through mentoring, development activities and exposure to diverse projects.

Based in either our Chester or Manchester office.

Initially you will be involved in:

• Delivering technical assignments, work elements, work packages and project engineering design activities under supervision
• Numerical analysis, design calculations and preparation of technical reports and drawings
• Use of software to undertake engineering design
• Site visits and design team meetings as required
• Working alongside senior engineers and consultants to successfully deliver projects in a team environment
• Applying your acquired skills and knowledge in a range of environments

• An honours degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering or Instrumentation & Control Engineering or other related subject
• Understanding of the application of Engineering principles and design development
• Be a problem solver and collaborative teammate with good communication skills

• A competitive salary
• A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
• Enhanced parental leave
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
• Access to our Employee Network Groups
• Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
• Team‑led flexible working
• Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team
• International, multi‑cultural team of highly motivated individuals
• An exciting referral program; bring people with you!

Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion lie at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy, ensuring every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We recognise the value that diversity brings to solving challenging client problems.

Inclusion is hugely important to us, and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.

Please note that for graduate positions, we do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Ready to start your career and make a difference? Please hit the apply now button, and if your application is successful, a member of our team will reach out to you.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognise the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Civil Engineering, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Environmental Services