2027 UK Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineering Career Path

Mott MacDonald; Leeds; Presencial; GBP 28 000 - 38 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Mott MacDonald in the United Kingdom is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineer to help design mechanical systems that keep buildings safe, comfortable, and sustainable.

You will work across project stages with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for healthcare, education, commercial developments, transport hubs, and net-zero projects. This graduate role supports your growth from day one and aligns with our employee‑owned ethos.

Qualificações

• Less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements).
• Bachelor and Master degree obtained no earlier than 2025 or expected.
• Eligibility to achieve UK security clearance.
• Show genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald.

Responsabilidades

• Support the design and specification of mechanical building services systems (HVAC, water, public health).
• Assist with calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to sustainability and decarbonisation strategies for net-zero targets.
• Use industry software and digital tools to develop and coordinate designs.
• Collaborate with electrical, structural, civil, architectural and sustainability specialists.

Conhecimentos

Proactive initiative

Clear communication

Written communication

Structured analytical thinking

Formação académica

Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Energy Engineering

Sustainable Building Design

Building Environment Engineering

Related discipline

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Application process

• Online strengths-based assessment
• Application form

CVs and cover letters are not required as part of the application process. Candidates will be assessed through a single-stage strengths-based interview.

Start your career with a global, employee‑owned consultancy where your work can make a real difference. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside experts, contribute to meaningful projects, and have the support, learning opportunities, and experience needed to grow your career from day one.

Job Description

At Mott MacDonald, we believe every project is an opportunity to improve society. As a wholly employee‑owned business, we're committed to creating outcomes that benefit our clients, communities, and the environment.

As a Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you'll play a key role in designing the systems that make buildings safe, comfortable, efficient, and sustainable. Working alongside multidisciplinary teams, you'll help deliver innovative solutions for some of the world's most complex and high‑profile projects, from healthcare and education facilities to commercial developments, transport hubs, defence infrastructure, and net‑zero developments.

This is more than a graduate role. It's an opportunity to develop your technical expertise, work on meaningful projects, and build a rewarding career where your growth and wellbeing are supported from day one.

The Opportunity

Building services engineering is at the heart of creating sustainable, high‑performing buildings. As part of our Building Services team, you'll contribute to the design of mechanical systems that enhance building performance while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

You'll gain exposure to all stages of project delivery, from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operation.

What You'll Do

• Support the design and specification of mechanical building services systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), domestic water, and public health systems.
• Assist with the preparation of calculations, technical reports, drawings, and specifications.
• Contribute to sustainability and decarbonisation strategies, helping clients achieve net‑zero carbon targets.
• Use industry‑standard software and digital engineering tools to develop and coordinate designs.
• Work collaboratively with electrical, structural, civil, architectural, and sustainability specialists to deliver integrated solutions.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, surveys, and commissioning activities.
• Assist in analysing building energy performance and identifying opportunities for improved efficiency.
• Support project planning, programme management, cost control, and client interactions.
• Develop an understanding of relevant legislation, standards, building regulations, and industry best practice.

Candidate Specification

At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in.

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a bachelors and a masters degree (obtained no earlier than 2025) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Building Services Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Energy Engineering
• Sustainable Building Design
• Building Environment Engineering
• Or a closely related discipline

This opportunity will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or lived in the UK for five years or more.

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this by highlighting any relevant experience or interests - such as modules you've studied, previous work experience, or any research you've undertaken about our company, values, and projects.

We personally review every completed application form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage and kindly ask you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

We are looking for graduates with the following strengths:

• Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Delivers high quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
• Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.

UK Immigration

Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024.

Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our graduates and therefore we are looking for a long‑term relationship with our graduates. For this reason, we cannot accept applications from candidates who would be working under the Graduate visa route or other time‑limited visas, (irrespective of visa duration), due to their temporary nature and the requirement for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route in future.

We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.

AI Usage

At Mott MacDonald, we see the value AI can bring, but we take a people‑first approach to hiring. While AI tools can help candidates prepare and build confidence, every application and hiring decision is reviewed by our recruitment and hiring teams. We encourage the responsible use of AI while ensuring we get to know the real person behind the application.

Accessibility

We want you to feel supported and able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to make applying or interviewing with us more accessible, please contact us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to discuss how we can help.

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