Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (London/Reading)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join their Building Services team as part of the 2026 Graduate Programme. The successful candidate will design and deliver mechanical systems focusing on sustainability within an innovative environment. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required, along with skills in adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline required.
• A keen interest in the buildings industry is desirable.
• Applicants must be able to adapt to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver mechanical components of HVAC and public health systems.
• Consider sustainability and environmental impact in designs.
• Gain exposure to BIM modelling and building regulations.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline

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.

We're looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for our Building Services team to be based in Reading or London, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your mechanical engineering expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

In this role, you will help create a comfortable environment by designing and delivering the mechanical components of systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), public health (drainage and water services), and renewable energy systems, whilst retaining a focus on the sustainability and environmental impact of each design. You will be exposed to BIM modelling, building physics, collaboration and co-ordination and gain detailed knowledge of building regulations and industry guidance.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Take a look at our Buildings service line: Buildings (stantec.com), and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec | Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience.Along with your Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and a keen interest in the buildings industry, we’d love to receive your application if you are:-

• An adapter: you’re able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other’s perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: you 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 a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive 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 gain professional chartership
• 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!

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