Graduate Electrical Design Engineer 2025

Equans is looking for a Graduate Electrical Design Engineer (Decarbonisation & Energy Solutions) to join our team in London or Manchester. This is a full-time role. On offer is a competitive salary, company vehicle, and benefits package.

The Graduate Electrical Design Engineer will support the Electrical design team in delivering sustainable and energy-efficient solutions across a variety of decarbonisation and retrofit projects.

This role offers hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, working on low-carbon electrical systems such as solar PV, battery storage, LED lighting, and building power infrastructure.

Through mentorship and structured development, the graduate will gain technical, commercial, and project delivery skills, working in line with industry standards and best practices, while contributing to the UK's net-zero targets.

What will you deliver?

Electrical design engineering

• Assist in developing electrical system designs across RIBA Stages 2–4 under supervision.
• Support modelling and analysis of building systems using tools such as IES and Energy Pro.
• Contribute to preparation of design documentation, specifications, and schematics.
• Help ensure designs meet relevant standards and client expectations (CIBSE, MCS, PAS 2035).

Bimcad and coordination

• Support BIM and CAD activities, ensuring accuracy and consistency of models.
• Coordinate with design team colleagues to support integrated design delivery.
• Participate in design coordination meetings, capturing minutes and follow-up actions.

Learning and development

• Attend technical and project meetings to gain exposure to real-world engineering challenges.
• Engage in structured learning activities and CPD.
• Shadow more senior engineers and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Project involvement

• Support the team in preparing reports and calculations for planning, procurement, and delivery.
• Undertake site visits to understand practical design considerations and commissioning.
• Assist with data analysis and technical research to support business cases and proposals.

Team contribution

• Actively participate in collaborative team discussions and workshops.
• Support administrative and quality processes within the design workflow.
• Display a positive, solutions-oriented attitude and willingness to learn

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefit package, which includes;

• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are you?

Experience

• Relevant academic project experience or placement/internship in electrical or building services design is desirable.
• Exposure to HVAC, heat pump technologies, or energy efficiency concepts is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (BEng or equivalent).
• Commitment to working towards Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE or IMechE.
• Willingness to pursue Retrofit Designer Certification (support provided).

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers' needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

Whats next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.