Graduate Site Electrical Engineer

Department:
Operations Management/Site Operations Management

Location:

South East England

Join Trant Engineering and help shape the delivery of complex, high-impact projects.

Trant Engineering is a leading EPC contractor with a strong reputation for delivering innovative engineering solutions across the UK and internationally. With over 1,000 employees and a £150m turnover, we’re growing—and now looking for a Graduate Electrical Site Engineer to play a key role in our project delivery teams.

As a Graduate Electrical Site Engineer you'll be supporting the delivery of electrical engineering activities on municipal, industrial process, and water projects across the UK. This is a hands-on, development-focused role designed to provide exposure to site installation, commissioning, and maintenance activities while building practical experience under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Assist with the installation of LV systems, lighting, power distribution, and control equipment.
• Support the supervision of subcontractors and site electricians, ensuring adherence to drawings and specifications.
• Assist senior engineers with the commissioning and testing of electrical systems and equipment.
• Learn to perform functional tests and record results accurately.
• Support troubleshooting and minor fault-finding activities under guidance.
• Assist with preventative maintenance activities and understand operational requirements of installed systems.
• Gain practical experience in interpreting design documents and schematics.

• Learn and adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures on site.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and following safe work practices.
• Ensure electrical works are compliant with UK standards (BS7671/IET Wiring Regulations).
• Help prepare commissioning reports, test certificates, and other documentation.

• Support the project team with site documentation, including as-built drawings, cable schedules, and inspection reports.
• Attend site meetings, taking notes and reporting progress to senior engineers.
• Develop understanding of site workflows and multi-disciplinary coordination.

• Develop practical understanding of electrical engineering under the guidance of Senior Site Electrical Engineers.
• Work towards professional development objectives aligned to ICE, or similar institutions.

• Senior Site Electrical Engineers
• Project Managers
• Design & Engineering Teams
• Health & Safety Team
• Procurement / Logistics Teams

• Clients / Site Owners
• Contractors / Subcontractors

• Uphold and promote the Company's Core Values - Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability.

• Bachelor's degree, HNC, or HND in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of BS7671 (IET Wiring Regulations) and relevant health & safety regulations.
• Working toward or eligible for IEng/CEng registration.
• Internship, placement, or project work providing hands-on site or lab electrical experience.
• Assisting in LV system installations, wiring, or control panel commissioning.
• Experience adhering to safe working practices and following risk assessments on site or during projects.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams or assisting engineers on collaborative projects.

• NEBOSH, IOSH, or CDM awareness training.
• Foundation knowledge of project management principles, e.g., PRINCE2 Foundation.
• Participation in projects related to water treatment, pumping stations, or industrial process facilities.
• Experience preparing drawings, reports, or technical documentation during projects or placements.
• Exposure to working on live construction sites or assisting with contractors under supervision.

At Trant Engineering, we deliver complex, high-value engineering and construction projects across the UK. From process and water treatment to energy infrastructure upgrades, we play a key role in delivering and protecting critical national infrastructure – shaping the systems that communities and industries…