Graduate Electrical Engineer

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Building a sustainable tomorrow What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path—one that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there. BAM UK&I are looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site M&E Engineer with day-to-day project delivery
• Review design and building services installations on site
• Manage outstanding works with subcontractors
• Establish MEP requirements in quality plans for design, build, and test
• Record and monitor design changes; ensure proper review before approval
• Keep as-builts up to date
• Coordinate designs with civils, buildings, MEP, and specialist systems
• Produce technical queries (TQs) as required
• Attend meetings with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors—representing BAM’s interests
• Expedite procurement and report on progress
• Prepare method statements and schedule installation activities
• Organise commissioning activities and act as BAM’s witnessing agent

Your team

You will work closely with the Site M&E Engineer, supporting design management, construction, and commissioning activities. As your confidence grows, you’ll take on more responsibility with guidance from your mentor. You’ll gain exposure to a wide gamut of mechanical and electrical systems, building a strong foundation for your career.

What’s in it for you?

You will join our structured Graduate Programme, that will provide you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes professional development with an experienced team of subject matter experts in your chosen field.

Benefits

• Company car / allowance OR travel allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday increasing with length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 days on top)
• Career breaks
• 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day
• Employee assistance programme
• Family friendly policies
• Flexible working
• Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid membership to professional institution
• Living away allowances

What do you bring to the role?

• Completed degree in Mechanical or Building Service Engineering in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026 (other relevant disciplines may also be considered)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
• Commitment to working towards your professional development journey

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe. We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

Application process

Applications are now open, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible—please answer all questions set out in the application form. As well as an updated CV we require a cover letter that sets out your career aspirations and your interest in BAM Nuttall as an employer. For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Lyle Morgan by emailing earlycareersuk@bam.com. BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at any time you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

BAM is a company that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome all applications and are an equal opportunity employer. We provide an inclusive recruitment and onboarding process and celebrate individuals who are committed to furthering a diverse and inclusive workforce.