Vital Energi Graduate Intake 2025

Join our graduate programme and help make a positive impact to the world we live in.

Who are Vital Energi? We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We are proud to deliver exciting, ground-breaking projects that are making a difference to communities, and we need your help so we can continue to deliver initiatives which protect our planet for future generations.

The Opportunity

It’s our people that make Vital Energi special, and we recognise the potential and new perspectives that graduates can offer to our business. Investing in talented individuals is essential for continuing to drive innovation and growth, and in turn we’re committed to providing you with the support and opportunities needed to succeed. As we continue to grow and diversify our renewable energy portfolio, we are now on the lookout for our next cohort of enthusiastic graduates to kickstart your career journey and make a difference to our future energy provision.

Vital Energi’s Graduate Programme

Our Graduate programme provides a structured pathway to develop your career in the energy sector. Our Graduates are part of a rotational programme across different business areas where you will experience the full lifecycle of our business; from winning new work to understanding how an energy centre works. You’ll work on ‘live’ projects from design through to delivery, be supported by industry experts working within a tailored training plan and gaining the knowledge and experience needed to progress into leadership roles.

Your career beyond our Graduate programme

Once you’ve completed the formal 22 month graduate rotational programme you will be promoted into a role within your specialism, depending on the business stream you are part of. We will continue to support technical and business skills training and any further qualifications desired; ensuring your growth and knowledge enhancement continues for years to come. To aid your professional development you’ll receive regular performance feedback, and work with your line manager towards promotions, enabling you to continue to progress.

Entry Requirements

• You will need to have or be on track to achieve a degree qualification (or equivalent) in any subject area; ideally in a STEM or business management related specialism.

What are we looking for?

• Individuals who have the motivation and ambition to be part of the sustainable energy sector.
• Are problem solvers with great attention to detail, committed to delivering high-quality work.
• Have the ability to build relationships, communicate and work collaboratively.
• Are willing and committed to travel and work away from home when and if required.

We recognise the value for our Early Career colleagues of being in the office environment from the beginning of their programme. As a new graduate, you will be based in the office to support your learning, development, and progression. This will enable you access to support from managers, collaborate with colleagues as well as grow your network across Vital Energi.

The Package

• We have regional offices in Blackburn, London & Scotland (Bellshill) or site-based opportunities.
• Salary circa £30,000 - £33,000 (dependent upon experience and location). Some salaries may flex depending on the job role/ location.
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days Bank and Public holidays.
• Additional holidays awarded in line with length of service.
• Flexible working patterns.
• EAP/ Cashplan offered to all- supporting our employee’s health & wellbeing.
• Onsite gym (Blackburn office) and discounted gym membership across the UK.

Application Process

Applications for this exciting opportunity should be sent to the email address provided, and will close on Wednesday 11th June. Interviews and assessments will be held week commencing 23rd June, in one of our 3 office locations: Head Office - Blackburn, Lancashire, our London Office or our Strathclyde Office in Scotland.

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements. Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.