2026 Graduate Building Services Engineering

Laing O'Rourke; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company is seeking an Assistant Building Services Engineer to support mechanical, electrical, and public health installations throughout construction projects. This role includes assisting in project delivery and requires flexibility for potential travel to various project sites across the UK. Candidates must have a degree in Building Services Engineering or Architectural Engineering and strong numeracy and literacy skills. The company emphasizes professional development through a comprehensive graduate programme.

Qualifications

• Studying for or have obtained a Building Services Engineering and Architectural Engineering degree.
• Studying a degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation.
• Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the engineering and management of MEP installations during construction.
• Ensure technical excellence and effective delivery of projects.
• Support digital engineering methods and sustainable technologies.

Skills

Strong numeracy skills

Strong literacy skills

Flexibility to work away

Education

Building Services Engineering degree

Architectural Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

An Assistant Building Services Engineer assists in the engineering and management of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) installations throughout the lifecycle of construction projects. They sit within the MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation) Technical Function of the business.

For successful candidates, initial experience will be obtained across the MEP disciplines before focusing on either mechanical, electrical, or public health engineering in line with their existing qualifications.

The Assistant Building Services Engineers help to ensure technical excellence and the safe and effective delivery of projects through design, procurement, technical appraisal, installation, commissioning, and handover stages.

Off‑site manufacturing solutions, Digital Engineering methods and sustainable technologies are at the forefront of how we deliver projects and trainee Building Services Engineers are key to help drive this for MEP works.

Location

As a project‑led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.

Degree Subjects

Building Services Engineering and Architectural Engineering

Professional Accreditation

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

The Laing O'Rourke Graduate Development Programme – What can you expect?

Our graduate programme is designed to embrace and develop your capabilities. Most importantly, you will be encouraged to continue learning throughout your career. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your personal development and the achievement of professional accreditation as a priority.

Our programme will give you the practical experience, technical learning and professional development while being part of the most exciting construction and infrastructure projects in the UK.

Our Application Process

We Are Committed To Providing a Clear And Supportive Recruitment Journey. Here Is What You Can Expect When Applying For One Of Our Graduate Opportunities

• CV Submission – Submit your CV for review. We will assess your application against the entry criteria for the role you are applying for.
• Online Assessment – You will complete a series of assessments designed to understand how you approach workplace situations, your preferred ways of working, as well as exercises to evaluate your critical thinking and numerical reasoning skills.
• Video Interview – At this stage, you will have invited to record responses to two questions set by our hiring team. You will have sufficient time to prepare and ensure you present yourself confidently.
• Assessment Centre – Our in-person assessment centres, held at a LOR office, provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your skills through a combination of individual tasks, short interviews, and group activities. This is also a chance to experience our culture first‑hand.
• Outcome – We aim to provide feedback and communicate the outcome of your assessment centre within two weeks.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close a role once enough candidates have applied. We encourage all applicants to apply as early as possible so you don't miss the opportunity to be considered.

Entry Requirements

• Studying for or have obtained a Building Services Engineering and Architectural Engineering degree
• Studying a degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation
• Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher
• Entry degrees will be listed within each of our graduate vacancies and differ from role to role
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Flexibility as you may be required to work away
• Eligible to work in the UK