Mott MacDonald

Graduate Electrical Engineer

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Graduate Electrical Engineer

Mott MacDonald Bentley is a fully integrated design and build business combining the design expertise of Mott MacDonald with the contracting experience of JN Bentley, operating across water, energy and environment sectors throughout the UK. With an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, Mott Macdonald Bentley cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. 

What you’ll do 

Prepare outline and detailed electrical engineering designs and calculations. 

Produce technical and commercial specifications, drawings and schedules 

Work closely and collaboratively with the commercial and construction teams to develop efficient, practical and safe solutions throughout design stages, construction and beyond. 

Prepare documents, reports and health and safety risk assessments 

Positively engage with the Client, managing relationships and adopting a One-Team approach to support them in achieving their aims. 

What you’ll need 

Graduated or due to graduate with a degree in Electrical Engineering (BEng) or a post graduate qualification (MSc)  

Excellent verbal communication skills, which allow you to confidently liaise with clients and team members. 

Excellent written communication and attention to detail, and be able to demonstrate accurate technical drawings and good report writing 

Methodical approach to problem solving 

What’s in it for you 

In addition to our bespoke Early Careers Development Programme designed to accelerate your growth, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your wellbeing inside and outside the workplace. 

33 days annual leave plus the option to purchase additional days (maximum 45 days) 

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Private health care and a health cash plan to help manage everyday medical costs 

Exclusive high street discounts across retailers and gyms 

Flexible pension contributions matched by employer up to 7% 

Access to our Early Career Professionals network 

Internal Development Scheme to support and guide you through your journey to becoming Chartered 

Tools and resources to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing 

Here, you’ll build a career with purpose—on projects that make a real difference. And you’ll be part of a team that invests in your future. 

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald. Mott MacDonald Bentley is a joint venture business, established in 1999 between civil engineering contractor JN Bentley and global management consultancy, Mott MacDonald.

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers fully integrated design and build services to its clients, combining the contracting expertise of JN Bentley and the design specialisms of Mott MacDonald.

This role is employed by Mott MacDonald but will involve working across the joint venture business, both with Mott MacDonald and JN Bentley colleagues.

About Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy.

Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities.

A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.  Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities.

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We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion A Mott MacDonald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect.

Even if you don’t meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here: https://www.mottmacbentley.co.uk/people.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call 01756 691572 or email recruitment@jnbentley.co.uk to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here: Equality, diversity and inclusion - Mott MacDonald

Agile working We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business. 

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Skills

Electrical Engineering Design
Technical Specifications
Technical Drawing
Report Writing
Problem Solving
Client Relationship Management
Health And Safety Risk Assessment
Verbal Communication
Written Communication