Graduate Mechanical Engineer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Stantec as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Manchester and be part of their 2025 Graduate Programme. You will contribute to innovative engineering solutions on live projects across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on sustainability. The position offers a supportive work environment and various professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or building services engineering required.
• Keen interest in the engineering industry and sustainable practices.
• Previous work experience is less important than potential.

Responsibilities

• Working on live projects from start in various sectors like healthcare and education.
• Mechanical services design and calculations including HVAC systems.
• Site visits and stakeholder meetings to ensure project alignment.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Time Management

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's in Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

3D BIM Software

Job description

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible.

Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

Your role:

We are looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to be based in either our Leeds or Manchester office, joining our 2025 Graduate Programme.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our progressive, award-winning Mechanical & Electrical Engineering team delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society. As a team which specialises in the delivery of building services, energy and sustainability services, we offer a fresh approach by getting involved early, working collaboratively with the design team, guiding design development and using our expertise to help clients make key decisions – an approach that always results in a building that delivers.

You’d be:

• Working on live projects from the start in a variety of sectors from healthcare to education

• Mechanical services design and calculations

• Working with supervisors on scheme design concepts

• Using Revit and 3D BIM modelling software in design production

• Design co-ordination with other professional disciplines

• Producing detailed designs and drawings

• Input into or development of energy and sustainability strategy and dynamic thermal modelling

• Participating in design team and client meetings

• Undertaking site visits or surveys

• Researching and implementing new technologies

• Continuous CPD and learning opportunities

• Your typical work might include Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems, above ground drainage systems and hot and cold-water services.

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a degree and/or master’s qualification in a relevant mechanical engineering, electrical engineering or building services engineering subject, and a keen interest in our industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-

• A Striver: Exhibiting ownership, consistently delivering on tasks and objectives. You’ll be motivated and proactive in your tasks, having the desire to make a real difference.

• A Collaborator: You’ll love to work effectively with lots of different people at different levels, all inputting their part towards a shared goal.

• A Planner: Organising and managing your own activities, dealing effectively with multiple priorities with a structured approach.

• An Adapter: Able to remain calm in new situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.

• A Multi-Tasker: Thinking about more than one task at a time, while still having an eye for detail.

• A Problem-Solver: You’ll love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary

• Private medical insurance

• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance

• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec

• Professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.

• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!

Interviews for this position are anticipated to take place in July/August 2025. Please note that this is a tentative schedule, and the exact dates may vary.

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team

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