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Wood is recruiting for a Graduate Cable Design Engineer to join Wood Transmission & Distribution UK Ltd in the Cable Design Engineering team based in the UK. The office locations available are Glasgow and Horsham. Preference may be given to applicants able to work from the Glasgow office.

Wood has been supporting electricity transmission in the UK since the original creation of the National Grid in the 1960s. We have continued to operate in Construction, Maintenance and Consulting for the building and developing of high voltage transmission and distribution assets. As part of the current necessary investment to develop the UK transmission assets to connect new renewable energy sources and improve the security of the electricity network, there is currently a boom in resources needed. The investment and development plans of our clients will grow rapidly over the next few years and extend through to 2050. To find out more: Keeping the power flowing in remote Scotland | Wood (woodplc.com)

As a Wood Graduate, you will join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. 

The Role

Wood is deeply committed to the development of their people and recognises the importance of growing a talented team of professionals with expertise in Cable Design Engineering in order to ensure the future success of the organisation and the Energy and Materials sectors that we support.

As a Graduate Cable Design Engineer, you will have exposure to different parts of the business gaining vital skills. You will focus initially on the technical design of the assets, but rapidly engage and develop in supporting and planning the construction alongside our operational teams. Our Engineering team supports Tendering, Material Procurement and Control, improving safety by design and finding new ways to ensure we develop sustainable construction projects; as well as ensuring our design outputs support the efficient construction of your designs. Due to the nature of contracts we deliver, you will be involved in the whole project lifecycle, developing your skills, and building a career; this will help you develop the necessary attributes you need to demonstrate meeting the Engineering Council requirements for Chartered Engineers.

What we offer within our Graduate Programme: 

A structured and accredited development program within your chosen discipline and business unit. Technical and personal development: you will have access to a wealth of technical and personal development resources and opportunities.  Support throughout your career: you will be assigned a buddy, and departmental manager to ensure your professional development and achieve chartership status where relevant.  Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the different Energy and Materials market sectors. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business. Competitive salary with incremental increases as you progress within the graduate program.  Flexible benefits package: inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle. Early Careers Network (ECN): join your peers within our ECN and have the opportunity to support and share ideas with other recent graduates across our business units. Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession.