Graduate - Engineering (Electric)

Job Location

Woolpit

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Salary: £33,270

Contract type: Permanent

Posting End Date: 02/10/2026

At BUUK Infrastructure, our vision is to be the leading utility partner to accelerate the UK towards net zero for all our customers. Our group of companies has been the major drive for change and innovation over 30 years.

We provide a supportive environment that is committed to enabling our people to be the best – ensuring they feel proud to be themselves and part of BUUK Infrastructure.

Purpose of this role

To gain broad based experience within BUUK whilst contributing to day-to-day business activities. Graduates may be streamed to either construction, electricity, water, fibre, or heat networks on a three-year scheme while working towards IEng and CEng status.

Your key responsibilities are

• Undertake tasks and projects that will give practical experience within the utilities industry.
• Rotate throughout different departments to explore other roles and gain a rounded experience.
• Maintain a record of experience and learning while working towards professional engineering status.
• Visit and work within other BUUK offices throughout the UK, undertaking site visits when required.
• Develop an understanding of wider business functions and how they operate together.
• Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Any other duties as required by the manager.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in an appropriate Engineering based discipline and have achieved (or be working towards) a minimum 2:1 grade.

Experience/Knowledge

• Team player/experience in working as part of a team.

Abilities/Skills

• Demonstrate strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening skills, the ability to build rapport.

Desirable

• CSCS or equivalent.
• Experience within the utilities industry.
• Awareness of Health and Safety Procedures.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programmes or equivalent.

Conditions of Employment

You are required to have your criminal records checked through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to handling and processing sensitive customer data.

You will hold a driving licence or be in the process of obtaining one.

What can you expect from us

• Cost of living annual pay review.
• Company pension contributions up to 10% if employees contribute 5%.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays with the ability to purchase an additional 2 weeks.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• To say thank you, each time you successfully refer someone you will receive a referral payment of £1000 (net of tax).
• Hybrid working for eligible roles.
• Development opportunities to reach your career aspirations.

BUUK has an award-winning culture. We care about your wellbeing and safety as we all deserve the right to go home safe, every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we respect each other and advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all we do.

Research shows that women and people from different underrepresented backgrounds often only apply for a job if they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. If you would like to be a part of our team and you meet many, but not all of our requirements for this role, please apply. You can also ask us about flexible working options.

Please note we reserve the right to close the role early. Therefore, if you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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