Electrical Engineer, Infrastructure Development

Position: Electrical Engineer, Infrastructure Development

Location: South Shields

Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £32,500

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing technical support to the Infrastructure Development team, assisting with technical solutions, specifications, and drawings for engineering projects

• Supporting the development of engineering solutions that help the business grow, working closely with colleagues across different areas

• Helping prepare specifications and tender documentation, and getting involved in contract discussions

• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting for electrical capital projects

• Working within multi-disciplinary teams on a wide range of engineering activities

• Supporting the monitoring of contractor and sub-contractor performance

• Assisting with the project management of electrical maintenance and repair works

• Ensuring health, safety, and environmental considerations are built into project work

• Contributing ideas to help continuously improve how the Infrastructure Development team works

What We're Looking For

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivlent)

• Graduates or those with some early hands-on experience in electrical systems - placements, internships, or junior roles all count

• An interest in power distribution systems and electrical networks, including substations, transformers, switchgear, and power generation. Prior exposure through study or work experience is a plus

• A genuine enthusiasm for infrastructure and engineering, with a willingness to learn from experienced colleagues

• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team

• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a commitment to high standards and safety

What You'll Get

• Hands-on experience across a variety of live infrastructure projects from day one

• Structured mentoring and support from experienced engineers within the department

• The chance to build a genuine career path within a growing infrastructure team

• Exposure to the full lifecycle of engineering projects - design, procurement, delivery, and beyond