Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Building Services)

Sweco; Maidenhead; Hybride; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible and hybrid working

Private Medical Insurance

Pension contribution

Discretionary Annual Bonus

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle2Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit

Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme

Tree planting for new starters

Résumé du poste

Sweco is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services division in the UK. You’ll contribute to high-profile projects, develop energy-efficient designs, and work with world-class architects and engineering teams.

You’ll gain a two-year blended learning experience, with structured masterclasses, mentoring, and opportunities for professional accreditation, while enjoying a permanent position and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree relevant to the role you’re applying for.
• Less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.
• Driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Must be able to work in the UK without restrictions; this is a permanent role.

Responsabilités

• Work as an integral team member on prestigious UK construction projects.
• Carry out thermal analysis and ventilation load assessments.
• Compare design proposals and develop building systems with the design team.
• Develop the building energy strategy for low-carbon designs.
• Write technical reports, drawings and specifications; visit sites.
• Use AutoCAD and Revit for CAD tasks.

Connaissances

Degree relevance

UK work eligibility

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Formation

Relevant degree

Outils

AutoCAD

Revit

Description du poste

Job Description

Let’s transform society together

We are Sweco.

We are Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment and regulatory consultancy.

We are future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers and lifestyle improvers.

We are #DifferenceMakers.

And we are now taking applications for the Autumn 2027 cohort of our Early Careers Graduate Scheme.

Now recruiting: Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our Building Services Division.

Uniquely, we recruit to role – and right now we’re looking for Graduate Mechanical Engineers to join our innovative Building Services division. Given Sweco’s global recognition as a successful Building Services Consultant, and our history of delivering the world’s most sustainable buildings such as the Bloomberg European headquarters and achieving the highest ever BREEAM score, we’d like to hear from graduates that share our ethos and values but are driven to truly transform the world around them.

What does the role involve?

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Work as an integral team member on some of the most prestigious construction projects in the UK, working alongside world class architects and innovative engineering teams.


• Carry out thermal analysis and assessment of ventilation requirements to determine loads for central plant and systems.


• Compare alternative mechanical design proposals and develop the building with the design team to incorporate passive and active design solutions.


• Develop the building energy strategy to adopt appropriate sustainable and low carbon mechanical design systems.


• Select appropriate plant and equipment to develop mechanical plantroom configurations.


• Write technical reports, design presentations and prepare tender drawings and specifications.


• Use thermal modelling software and CAD including AutoCad and Revit.


• Visit construction sites and witness system commissioning.

Who are we looking for?

Our unique, personalised programme is designed for passionate, forward-thinking graduates who want to change the world around them, who will thrive in a dynamic team environment, and who are hungry to collaborate not only with fellow graduates, but also with mentors and leaders across the business.

What do you need to apply?

We want to hear from you if you…

• Have a degree relevant to the role you’re applying for.


• Have less than 12 months of relevant work experience (excluding placements).


• Are confident using Microsoft Office and other relevant digital tools.


• Are driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.


• Can work in the UK without restrictions either now or in the future. This is a permanent role, and we’re looking for candidates who can grow their careers with Sweco without a time limit.

What’s in it for you?

Our Graduate Scheme offers a two-year blended learning experience, with a tailored programme delivered virtually and face-to-face. You’ll have the chance to network and grow with the 2027 cohort. Personal growth will be supported by our Early Careers team, mentors and subject matter experts from across the business.

Structured masterclasses focus on Internal Insight, Skills Development, and Subject Matter Expertise, helping fast-track your development as you pursue professional accreditation. The programme builds your confidence early in your career and gives you a platform for genuine impact within Sweco.

You’ll receive a permanent position with an industry-standard salary and benefits package, including 25 days holiday, a great pension and life assurance.

Read what our previous graduates have to say about their experience on the careers section of our website.

Please note, we will hold an assessment centre for this position in January / February 2027.

All applicants will be contacted regardless of the outcome. We provide feedback to all attendees of interviews or assessment centres but are unable to offer personal feedback at the application stage.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)


• Competitive pension contribution


• Life Assurance


• Private Medical Insurance


• Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme


• Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)


• Cycle2Work Scheme


• Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice)


• Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)


• Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme


• We plant a tree for all new starters!