We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks team based in Falmer, East Sussex, on a summer placement. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our placement programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career. Location: Falmer, East Sussex (Travel required to Kent, Sussex and Hampshire) Contract: 12 months - 40 hours per week Salary: £12 per hour Start date : July 2025 What will you be responsible for? Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here. As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be assisting in the design, development, and implementation of mechanical systems. Your day to day will include: Assisting in the design and development of Electrical systems for projects. Supporting the preparation of detailed drawings, specifications, and reports. Conducting site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements. Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies. How does a placement work? Kier is committed to encouraging talent and providing opportunities for growth and development. When you join, you will be enrolled onto o ur summer placement scheme. The programme will take 8-weeks to c omplete and has been designed to immerse yourself in the world of construction, you'll get to see your learnings in real world situations and gain practical experiences to support the rest of your degree. Benefits for you Practical experience : gain valuable hands-on experience in your field. Skill improvement : develop technical and professional skills. Networking : build professional relationships and expand your network. Career insight : gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths. Employment opportunities : increase your chances of securing a further placement, or graduate opportunity, at Kier or elsewhere. What are we looking for? We're on the lookout for students undertaking a degree in Electrical Engineering, who can join us on an 8-week placement across July - August. You must be returning to university upon completion of your placement. The role of Electrical Engineer is great for you if: Interested in Electrical engineering and project management. Excellent organizational and time management skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Willingness to learn and develop new skills. Hold a full UK driving licence. Rewards and benefits We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here. Diversity and inclusion Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. We look forward to seeing your application to join the constructionrevolution joinkier Recruitment timeline October 2024: Initial applications November 2024: Application reviews January 2025 onwards: Virtual and in-person assessment centres