Graduate - Assistant Design Manager - High Voltage; Power

London

At Baker Hicks we deliver creative design, engineering and project delivery solutions together with our clients. Shaping a healthier, sustainable and safer world.

Are you eager to launch your engineering career with a consultancy that embraces innovative thinking, technical curiosity, and meaningful impact?

From developing engineering solutions for complex, high-security sectors; to construction management, project delivery, and compliance; our multi-disciplinary design and engineering teams work alongside leading global firms to bring visionary projects to life. We are dedicated to delivering solutions that are efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable.

If you’re a passionate Graduate ready to make a meaningful impact across diverse industries and cutting-edge projects, we’d love to have you on our team!

About Our Graduate Programme

At Baker Hicks we offer a dynamic two-year Graduate scheme - an exceptional launchpad for your career as a future Assistant Design Manager.

Our program uniquely combines technical expertise with professional development through two enriching learning journeys. You'll dive into hands-on experiences alongside our industry-leading teams, equipping you with the essential skills and knowledge to thrive in your engineering career.

From day one, you'll benefit from a personalised on-the-job training plan tailored to the HV department. This approach will not only allow you to apply your technical knowledge in real-world settings but also provide ongoing support from experienced professionals.

You’ll actively contribute to a variety of projects, gaining invaluable experience every step of the way. We are also committed to enhancing your essential soft skills, ensuring you develop a well-rounded skill set that complements your technical abilities with effective communication, collaboration, and leadership.

💼 What You’ll Be Doing

• Developing awareness and knowledge of the design lifecycle and information management standards.
• Supporting document control, drawing reviews, managing RFI’s (requests for information) and design issue logs with support from the team.
• Working with the senior design manager to proactively drive the design forward, to meet client requirements.
• Demonstrating reliability and attention to detail in checking and coordinating deliverables.

🧠 What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for passionate and driven individuals who see Design Management not just as a profession, but as a calling. If you’re committed to delivering exceptional work, eager to embrace new challenges, and motivated by opportunities to grow and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Our clients are at the heart of everything we do - so if you bring a proactive mindset and a positive, can-do attitude, you’ll thrive here.

• 2:1 in a relevant engineering degree, such as Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering.

⭐ What We Will Offer You

• Mentorship and support towards chartership - We offer tailored mentorship and structured support to guide you through becoming professionally chartered, including access to experienced professionals for advice and coaching. You’ll build a strong portfolio, prepare for assessments, and develop key competencies while gaining hands-on experience across diverse, technically complex projects in multiple sectors.
• Exposure to high-profile and technically challenging projects - Immerse yourself in a variety of innovative, technically challenging, and high-impact projects that will sharpen and advance your skills. Our work spans multiple sectors, providing exposure to landmark designs and pioneering industry approaches.
• A friendly, supportive, and ambitious team culture – You’ll join a team that values collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. We foster a friendly, inclusive environment where your ideas are heard, and your growth is a shared goal. You’ll be surrounded by people who are passionate about what they do and driven to make a difference.

📩 Shape your future with us - where your creativity, drive, and aspirations make a difference.

Apply now and engineer a better…