Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services)

Morgan Hunt UK Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured graduate development

Dedicated mentoring

Support toward professional accredit

Exposure to high-profile projects

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Limited is recruiting a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) on behalf of a respected UK MEP consultancy. This entry-level role offers hands-on project exposure, mentorship, and a clear path to professional accreditation within a collaborative team.

You will design mechanical building services systems and work with senior engineers across commercial, healthcare, education and residential sectors, developing a broad technical skill set from day one.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or expected).
• Genuine interest in mechanical building services design.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of mechanical building services systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, public health).
• Support production of calculations, technical reports, specs and drawings.
• Work closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams through all project stages.
• Attend site visits and client meetings to gain practical experience.
• Learn industry standards, regulations and best practices while developing technical expertise.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality engineering solutions across projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Proactive learning

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Building Services Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to kick-start your engineering career with one of the UK's most respected building services consultancies?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established, nationally recognised MEP consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering innovative and sustainable engineering solutions across a diverse range of sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Mechanical Design Engineer (Building Services) to join a supportive, collaborative team where your development is a genuine priority.

From day one, you'll be given the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, gaining hands-on experience alongside experienced engineers who are invested in your success. Whether it's commercial developments, healthcare, education, residential or public sector projects, you'll develop a broad range of technical skills and build a strong foundation for your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting with the design of mechanical building services systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and public health services.
• Supporting the production of calculations, technical reports, specifications and design drawings.
• Working closely with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams throughout all project stages.
• Attending site visits and client meetings to gain practical project experience.
• Learning industry standards, regulations and best practice while developing your technical expertise.
• Contributing to the delivery of high-quality engineering solutions across a varied project portfolio.

What We're Looking For

• A degree (or expected degree) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in mechanical building services design.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

What's on Offer

• A structured graduate development programme with dedicated mentoring.
• Clear progression opportunities and support towards professional accreditation.
• Exposure to a wide variety of high-profile projects across multiple sectors.
• Ongoing technical and professional training.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to build your career with a recognised industry leader that invests in its people.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.