Graduate Electrical Engineer

Edinburgh
£27,000 - £30,000

An established and well-regarded multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is looking to appoint a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join their Edinburgh office.

Based in a vibrant city-centre location, the team offers a collaborative and supportive environment, working across a diverse range of sectors and projects. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your career within a business that places strong emphasis on technical excellence and professional growth.

The Role

This position is ideal for a graduate looking to begin their career in building services engineering. The successful candidate will support the delivery of electrical design solutions across a variety of projects, gaining exposure to all stages of the design and construction process.

Working alongside experienced engineers, you will contribute to projects from initial concept through to completion, while benefiting from structured mentorship and ongoing training.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and delivery of electrical building services
• Support concept and scheme design stages (RIBA Stages 2 & 3)
• Contribute to detailed design development (RIBA Stage 4)
• Produce drawings and technical documentation
• Collaborate with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams
• Attend client and project meetings
• Support site inspections and installation monitoring
• Ensure work is delivered in line with quality standards and project deadlines

Technical Exposure

• Electrical services design and calculations
• Use of industry-standard software (e.g. CAD, Revit, design tools)
• Preparation of technical reports and documentation
• Understanding project delivery across all RIBA stages
• Involvement in post-contract and site-based activities

About You

• Degree qualified in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Ideally some relevant placement or internship experience
• Working towards professional accreditation (e.g. CEng)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
• Willingness to travel to project sites where required

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 33 days annual leave, including public holidays and additional time off over the Christmas period
• Option to purchase up to an additional week of annual leave
• Long service holiday rewards, increasing entitlement with tenure
• Company pension scheme via salary exchange (employer contribution above minimum levels)
• Payment of one professional membership per year
• Health cash plan and employee assistance programme, including access to counselling services
• Cycle to Work and home/technology purchase schemes
• Opportunity to work from an alternative location (UK or EU) for up to one week per year
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Enhanced family leave benefits (subject to length of service)
• Life assurance cover (3x salary)
• One paid day per year dedicated to charitable work
• Structured training, mentorship, and support towards chartership
• Clear career progression within a supportive and collaborative environment

If you are interested in this Graduate Electrical Engineering position, please contact Callum via callum.jones@aztrum.com