Graduate Engineer (Electrical)

Please note that this vacancy may be closed early if a sufficient number of applications are received. 

About the Role

This role is a development opportunity for an engineering graduate (Electrical) to gain practical experience to support their theoretical knowledge. This role will work within the Asset Management team to help develop and implement capital projects, while meeting quality, environmental and all health and safety standards. Projects will be based across the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s diverse estate which include office buildings, Ferry terminal buildings, bus station hubs, tunnel infrastructure and other transport related facilities. 

This is a 2 year fixed term role

 

About the person

The ideal candidate would hold a Degree or equivalent Qualification in Electrical Engineering.

They will have excellent IT skills and be a good communicator.

Candidates must have a flexible and can-do approach that would support the organisational behaviours of LCR first, Respect and Action Focussed.

If you think you match the job description and our values then click on the link to apply, indicating how you meet the person specification.

 

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

 

Staff benefits

• •‍Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •‍Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •‍Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

 

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all candidates who met the essential criteria in the job description and who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.