Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (Manchester)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for its Manchester office. You will work on diverse projects, focusing on sustainable solutions while collaborating closely with other professionals. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and exhibit skills in adaptability, perseverance, collaboration, and problem-solving. This role offers a competitive salary and a permanent employment contract within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Income protection

Life assurance

Professional progression plan

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or building services engineering.
• Strong interest in building services and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects in various sectors.
• Conduct mechanical services design and calculations.
• Collaborate on scheme design concepts.
• Use Revit and 3D BIM software in designs.
• Undertake site visits as required.

Skills

Adaptability

Perseverance

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Revit

3D BIM modelling 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.

We're looking foraGraduate Mechanical Engineerto join our progressive, award-winningMechanical & Electrical Engineering teamin ourManchesteroffice, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme, where you'll be delivering sustainable projects for our communities, planet and society.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team which specialises in the delivery of building services, energy and sustainability services, where 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.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment andwill benefit from strong support from both office and technical colleagues, as well as significant guidance from senior staff within our open and collaborative culture.

Your role:

• Working on live projects fromthe start in a variety of sectors from healthcare to education
• Mechanical services design andcalculations
• Working with supervisors onscheme design concepts
• Using Revit and 3D BIMmodelling software in design production
• Design co-ordination with otherprofessional disciplines
• Producing detailed designs anddrawings
• Input into or development ofenergy and sustainability strategy and dynamic thermal modelling
• Participating in design teamand client meetings
• Undertaking site visits orsurveys
• Researching and implementingnew technologies
• Continuous CPD and learningopportunities
• Your typical work might includeHeating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Control Systems, above grounddrainage systems and hot and cold-water services.

Take a look at one of our projects - Manchester SEMH Schools - MEPDesign,and review the career journey of our Stantecgraduates here:-Stantec| Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we valueyour potential over past experience.Along with a degree and/or master’squalification in a relevant mechanical engineering, electrical engineering orbuilding services engineering subject, and a keen interest in our industry, we’dlove 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 others’ 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 theoffice at least 4 days per week, to ensure that colleagues are able to provide theappropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, includingholiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contractto demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan,supporting you to attain professional status
• A supportive and collaborativeteam environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (seemore on our ERGs here:Stantec Employee ResourceGroups)

Applicants must havean unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite periodwithout limitation.

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

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