Graduate Mechanical & Electrical Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland Enabling Services Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction and civil engineering company is seeking a Graduate Mechanical & Electrical Engineer. Join their structured Graduate Programme that supports your learning and development with mentorship from subject-matter experts. Ideal candidates will have a completed degree in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant discipline) and strong communication skills. This role offers exposure to a range of projects across the UK and emphasizes professional growth within an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Company car allowance or travel allowance

Matched pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday increasing with service

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Degree completed in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026.
• Commitment to professional development journey.
• Alignment with values: collaboration, reliability, inclusiveness, ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide M&E engineering advice for pre-qualifications.
• Support estimators for tender pricing.
• Participate in commercial and technical evaluations.
• Assist site managers with M&E advice.
• Manage M&E activities according to procedures.
• Undertake M&E and process design when necessary.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desire to learn and grow within the industry

Education

Completed Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or relevant disciplines)

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if your next step led further than you thought? With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path—one that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

BAM UK&I are looking for a Graduate Mechanical & Electrical Engineer based in Scotland.

Making Possible

Provide M&E engineering advice to the business development department in support of pre‑qualifications.

Assist in providing M&E engineering support to estimators for the pricing of tender opportunities, including selection of potential M&E sub‑contractors and equipment suppliers.

Assist in undertaking the commercial and technical evaluation of returned enquiries, including risk identification.

Assist in providing M&E advice to site managers.

Assist in undertaking the management of the company’s M&E activities in accordance with company procedures.

Assist in undertaking the M&E and process design where appropriate for a particular project opportunity.

Develop and maintain up‑to‑date M&E and process engineering knowledge.

Assist in maintaining a good working relationship with all stakeholders.

Maintain records to support activities.

Your team

Join BAM and be part of a company delivering world‑class construction and civil engineering solutions across the UK. We work on a wide range of projects—from sustainable infrastructure and commercial buildings to complex civil works—combining technical expertise, innovation and a commitment to quality.

You will be part of a collaborative, supportive team where your skills and ideas make a real impact. We offer opportunities to develop your career, work on challenging projects and contribute to solutions that improve communities and the environment.

If you are motivated, ambitious and passionate about building excellence, this is your chance to join BAM.

What's in it for you?

You will join our structured Graduate Programme, providing you with support for all your learning and development needs. This includes Professional Development with an experienced team of subject‑matter experts in your chosen field.

• Company car / allowance OR Travel allowance
• Matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday increasing with length of service
• Holiday Purchase Scheme (up to 5 days on top)
• Career breaks
• 2 wellbeing days and 1 volunteering day
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family‑friendly policies
• Flexible working
• Access to retail discount platform (BAM Benefits)
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
• A supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid membership to professional institution
• Living away allowance

What do you bring to the role?

• Completed Degree in Mechanical Engineering in the last 2 years or due to complete in 2026 (other relevant disciplines may also be considered)
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry.
• Commitment to working towards your Professional Development journey.
• Alignment with our values: collaboration, reliability, inclusiveness, and ownership.
• Potential for personal growth and development in the role.