Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Tetra Tech Europe; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe invites graduates to join a two-year Graduate Scheme focused on mechanical building services engineering. You will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and a tailored development plan while contributing to projects across education, healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors.

Work alongside experienced engineers, deliver innovative building systems solutions, and progress toward chartership within a supportive, collaborative environment that values wellbeing and

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.
• Hybrid role based in Birmingham or Manchester.
• Experience/interest in mechanical and electrical systems for building services.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of projects for building services.
• Produce technical drawings and calculations meeting industry standards.
• Attend client meetings and site visits, collaborate across disciplines.
• Receive mentorship from senior engineers and participate in a structured development programme.

Skills

Teamwork collaboration

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineer

Tetra Tech 2027 Graduate Scheme: Your Launchpad to a Consultancy Career

Join our two-year Graduate Scheme and kickstart your career with hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and a tailored development plan. You'll work on a variety of real-world projects, develop both technical and professional skills, and be encouraged to share your ideas and shape your future.

The Role

We're seeking talented graduates to join our Building Services team in Birmingham or Manchester. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to the design and delivery of building systems that support healthier, more sustainable environments. From education and healthcare to commercial and residential developments, you'll help shape spaces that are comfortable, efficient and future-ready.

As a Graduate Mechanical Building Services Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the technical delivery of projects. You'll gain hands-on experience delivering innovative solutions that integrate mechanical and electrical systems. We're passionate about reducing environmental impact and meeting the evolving demands of modern buildings through smart, sustainable design.

You'll collaborate across disciplines, attend client meetings and site visits, and produce technical drawings and calculations that meet industry standards. With mentorship from senior engineers and access to a structured development programme, you'll build the skills, confidence, and experience needed to progress toward chartership and beyond.

What To Expect

• Mentorship & Support: Learn from experienced professionals and receive guidance from a dedicated technical mentor in your chosen discipline.


• Structured Learning: Benefit from a blend of formal training, project-based learning, and self-directed study.


• Personal Development: Build your consultancy skills through a mix of technical and interpersonal training, with regular feedback and reviews.


• Community: Start with a central induction alongside your graduate peers and become part of a collaborative, supportive network.

Programme Highlights

• Central induction and ongoing support from your line manager and mentor.


• In-depth technical training in your core discipline, plus exposure to 15 technical and 8 interpersonal topics.


• Quarterly development reviews to track your progress.


• Opportunities to shadow senior colleagues and contribute to diverse projects.

Your Pathway: You'll be assigned a location, cost centre, line manager, and a 'home' technical discipline based on your qualifications and business needs. If you wish to explore a different discipline at the end of the programme, we'll consider this based on your interests and business requirements.

Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Partnership

As part of the scheme, you'll have access to the CMI Foundation Chartered Manager pathway through flexible, online Bite Size programs. Choose from a range of topics—including Managing Change, Leading in a Digital Age, Conflict Resolution, Project Management, and Data-Driven Decision Making—to build your leadership and management skills.

CMI Bite Size Benefits

• Short, focused modules you can complete at your own pace.


• Practical insights to strengthen your management capabilities.


• Internationally recognised certification upon completion.


• Option to progress to a Level 5 Award in Leadership and Management.

Each program consists of three concise modules (totalling 85-135 minutes), scheduled in your second year. Complete activity sheets to demonstrate your learning and earn your Foundation Chartered Manager certification.

Qualifications

Must have achieved, or be on track to achieve, a relevant degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering.

Working Environment

This is a hybrid role with three to four days per week in the Birmingham or Manchester office. You'll enjoy a collaborative environment that values technical excellence and work-life balance. We place a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.