Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2027 (Reading)

Stantec; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical insurance

Holiday buy/sell

Group income protection

Life assurance

Permanent contract

Professional chartership support

ERGs network

Job summary

Stantec is offering a 2027 Graduate Programme for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer in Reading. You will join a collaborative local team of around 20 engineers in Reading and work with national Building services professionals on HVAC-focused designs.

You will gain exposure to diverse projects across commercial, industrial, residential and mission-critical sectors, collaborating with architects, structural and electrical engineers to deliver integrated, compliant solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in BEng Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office / AutoCAD.
• Keen interest in working in the Buildings sector.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and analysis of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, through calculations, system layouts and technical assessments.
• Produce and develop coordinated drawings and 3D models using CAD and Revit software.
• Collaborate with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers and other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Attend project and design meetings, contributing to discussions and learning from experienced engineers.
• Undertake site visits, surveys and inspections to gain practical experience of building services installations and construction activities.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications and other project documentation while developing knowledge of industry standards, regulations and best practice.
• Support in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation (CIBSE, IET or IMECHE).

Skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in BEng Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft 365/Office

Job description

The Opportunity

Recruitment is ongoing. The advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

With Every Community, Stantec Redefines What’s Possible.

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

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll join a collaborative local team of around 20 engineers in Reading and 15–20 in London, while benefiting from the support and expertise of a national network of hundreds of building services professionals. Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and Sustainability Engineers, you’ll help develop innovative building designs and collaborate with Structural Engineers, Architects and other specialist disciplines to deliver integrated, high-quality solutions across a range of exciting projects.

Our team delivers projects across a diverse range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, residential and mission‑critical developments, with involvement at every stage of the project lifecycle from RIBA Stages 1–6. As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer, you’ll gain exposure to a broad variety of building types, clients and technical challenges, helping you develop both your engineering expertise and professional skills. Working alongside experienced engineers and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll contribute to innovative building designs that respond to evolving industry demands, changing regulations and increasing sustainability requirements, while helping to deliver efficient, high‑quality and compliant solutions for our clients.

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About The Role

• Supporting the design and analysis of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, through calculations, system layouts and technical assessments.
• Producing and developing coordinated drawings and 3D models using CAD and Revit software.
• Collaborating with architects, structural engineers, electrical engineers and other disciplines to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Attending project and design meetings, contributing to discussions and learning from experienced engineers.
• Undertaking site visits, surveys and inspections to gain practical experience of building services installations and construction activities.
• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports, calculations, specifications and other project documentation while developing knowledge of industry standards, regulations and best practice.
• 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 BEng Mechanical Engineering or Building Services, a knowledge of Microsoft 365 / Office / AutoCAD 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.

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 [email protected] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.