Graduate Electrical Design Engineer
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“Eligibility to work in the UK.”
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Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£58,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2123 (97% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,700, and COFFEY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
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What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2123 Electrical engineers Most likely code | £41,100 | £47,000 | £52,900 | £58,700 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Role Summary:
The postholder will collaborate with Senior Electrical Engineers, Project Engineers, Design Managers, and other engineering disciplines to support the MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation) design and project teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the delivery of Electrical, Instrumentation, Control & Automation (EICA) preliminary and detailed design for water and wastewater treatment plants.
- Contribute to the design and specification of electrical components for process equipment, including pumps, control panels, instrumentation, and automation systems.
- Assist in the development of single line diagrams, cable schedules, and equipment layouts from process and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
- Participate in the preparation and review of technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, and contract documents.
- Support project delivery activities, including site visits, inspections, and commissioning of electrical installations.
- Build relationships with supply chain partners (products/services) and customers.
- Apply appropriate software and engineering standards to provide effective solutions and achieve project objectives.
- Adopt relevant standards in design to streamline engineering tasks and ensure compliance.
- Support the development of commissioning documents and project-specific records under guidance.
- Assist with project administration, including progress tracking, commercial reporting, and programme management.
- Ensure health & safety, ethical, and quality requirements—both legislative and company-specific—are fully respected and integrated into all activities.
- Undertake continued professional development (CPD) and keep informed of emerging industry trends and technologies.
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Effective time management and communication skills.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office and 2D/3D CAD software.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritise conflicting deadlines.
- Strong communication skills to build relationships and explain technical concepts.
- Eagerness to learn, adapt, and work in a team-oriented environment.
- Understanding of project management principles.
- Report writing skills.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Full UK driving licence (or ability to obtain one within a reasonable timeframe).
Desirable Criteria
- Courage to challenge status quo when driving innovation
- Some travel required across Coffey sites
- Some understanding of construction industry
- Develop and maintain basic commercial awareness
- Undertake continued professional development (CPD).
- Keep informed of emerging industry trends in technology.
About us
Coffey is a water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist operating in every major construction sector throughout Ireland and the UK. Passionate about quality and efficiency, this passion drives our belief in delivering projects with the best workforce. The hallmarks of our work are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and the highest level of safety and quality. We pride ourselves in nurturing an environment that empowers critical thinking, creative problem-solving, customer focus, efficiency and flexibility.
Coffey values are at the heart of everything we do – Do the right thing, Do it better, Do it together.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Electrical engineers (SOC 2123) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~36k in sample- Middle half £41,392–68,380
- Median £55,432
- Going rate £58,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £41,100–52,900
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. COFFEY CONSTRUCTION LIMITED holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2123 going rate of £58,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.