Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2027 (Leeds)

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Group income protection and life cover

Permanent employment contract

Professional progression plan

ERGs network

Job summary

Stantec in Leeds is recruiting for a 2027 Graduate Programme Mechanical Engineer. You will join the MEP team within a market-leading Buildings discipline and contribute to shaping sustainable buildings.

You will help deliver projects from concept to completion, preparing calculations, reports, drawings, and coordinating multidisciplinary information while pursuing IEng or CEng status as part of your development journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Interest in working in Buildings sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and delivery of building services projects from concept to completion.
• Prepare engineering calculations and review technical reports.
• Develop design drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project information.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaborator

Problem-Solving

Eager Learner

Perseverer

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Opportunity

With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible.

Join our 2027 Graduate Programme as a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in our Leeds office, where you will be part of a market‑leading Buildings discipline.

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join a collaborative and growing MEP team where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact. You'll be part of a close‑knit Leeds team of 15, supported by a regional network of 20 professionals and backed by a national team of over 200 experts. This structure offers the perfect balance of local team support, regional collaboration, and access to national expertise, providing excellent opportunities for learning, development, and career progression.

You’ll support the delivery of a diverse range of projects across multiple sectors, including retail, manufacturing, logistics, education, healthcare, leisure, and heritage projects.

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 part of the MEP team, you'll support the design and delivery of building services projects from concept through to completion. Typical responsibilities will include preparing engineering calculations, producing and reviewing technical reports, developing design drawings and specifications, and assisting with the coordination of multidisciplinary project information.

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is IEng or CEng status.

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 an engineering related discipline, a knowledge of Microsoft packages, and a keen interest in working in the Buildings sector, you'll be:

• 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.
• 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.

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 )

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 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 want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact and we will talk to you about how we can support you.