Key Takeaways
- Join Kier as a Graduate Electrical Engineer in Falmer, East Sussex.
- Earn a starting salary of £31,000 per annum, with potential to reach circa £38k.
- Undertake a 2-year programme designed to help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
- Applications open in October 2026, with a start date in September 2027.
About the Role
We're looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Infrastructure team and support our water team on projects across East Sussex, part of our Southern Water portfolio.
What will you be responsible for?
As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for various projects. Your day to day will include:
- Assisting in the design and development of electrical systems for projects.
- Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports.
- Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
- Collaborating with project managers, architects, engineers, and contractors to facilitate effective communication and problem-solving.
- Assisting in the preparation of technical reports, documentation, and project updates.
How does the graduate scheme work?
When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
What are the benefits for you?
- Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
- Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
- Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
- Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2027, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Strong interest in electrical engineering and project management.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Recruitment timeline
- October 2026: Initial applications
- November 2026: Application reviews
- January 2027 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres
It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations we reserve the right to close adverts early.