Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2027 (Edinburgh)

Stantec; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy and sell

Income protection

Life assurance

Career progression

Job summary

Stantec, headquartered in Edinburgh, invites graduates to join its Mechanical Engineering programme. The role supports building services, energy and sustainability work, contributing to live projects from day one and using Revit and BIM in design production.

The graduate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, receive mentorship, and participate in CPD events while developing professional chartership within Stantec's supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Interest in the Buildings sector and sustainability.
• Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Work on live projects from the start across sectors from healthcare to education.
• Perform mechanical services design and calculations.
• Use Revit and 3D BIM modelling in design production.
• Coordinate design with other disciplines and stakeholders.
• Participate in design team and client meetings.
• Support energy and sustainability strategies and modelling.

Skills

HVAC design

BIM collaboration

Sustainability

Energy modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Revit

Job description

The Opportunity

Join our 2027Graduate Programme as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in our Edinburgh office, where you'll be part of a market-leading Buildings discipline.

As a Stantec Graduate, you'll be part of a team specialising in building services, energy and sustainability, working on projects from an early stage to help shape efficient, sustainable and high-performing buildings. Through collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams, you'll support the development of innovative solutions that help clients make informed decisions and deliver successful outcomes.

You'll develop your expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment, working alongside experienced professionals and a wider graduate cohort. With strong support from technical specialists, colleagues and senior leaders, you'll benefit from structured development, mentorship and learning opportunities within Stantec's open and collaborative culture.

Take a look at our Buildings business line here: Building Design Consulting | Stantec, and review the career journey of some of our early careers professionals here: Career Stories | Stantec

About The Role

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you'll 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.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is with the CIBSE, IET or ImechE.

Your Impact

This role will help create high-quality, sustainable and resilient buildings that deliver positive outcomes for communities and the environment. Working across a range of projects, you will support the design and delivery of safe, efficient and future-ready buildings, helping clients reduce environmental impact, enhance building performance and create spaces that improve the wellbeing of those who use them. Your work will contribute to sustainable development goals, support the efficient use of resources, and help deliver innovative solutions that meet the needs of both clients and local communities.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:

• An Adapter -You'reable to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.


• APerseverer - You stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.


• An Eager Learner - You learn from your experiences and the world around you, using this knowledge to anticipate how situations may unfold.


• 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 the office 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

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

Why Join Us?

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 todemonstrateour 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)

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