Graduate Mechanical Engineer: Critical Systems

Cundall; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £1,500

Chartered status bonus £2,000

25 days holiday

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

Cundall is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Critical Systems Engineer to join our team in the UK. You will contribute to the design and analysis of building services focusing on sustainability across diverse sectors, including data centres and corporate headquarters.

You will work under experienced engineers and engage with multidisciplinary colleagues to translate client needs into robust, energy‑efficient solutions.

Qualifications

• On target to achieve at least a 2:2 degree.
• Desirable to have or be on course for a BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering.
• Passion for innovative and sustainable mechanical engineering for built environments.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of parametric modelling tools (Grasshopper or Dynamo) or at least one programming language (Python, C#, VB).
• Organised and methodical in task management; meets deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; collaborative with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Undertake mechanical building services design and analysis for projects.
• Translate clients’ needs into designs for buildings, facilities and services (ventilation, cooling, heating).
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across education, healthcare, workplace, retail and data centres.
• Progress toward chartership with supported development programmes.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Sustainability focus

Digital engineering

Education

2:2 degree

BEng/MEng in Mechanical or Building Services Engineering

Tools

Grasshopper

Dynamo

Python

C#

VB

Job description

Cundall is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Critical Systems Engineer to join our team in the UK. You will contribute to the design and analysis of building services focusing on sustainability across diverse sectors, including data centres and corporate headquarters.

You will work under experienced engineers and engage with multidisciplinary colleagues to translate client needs into robust, energy‑efficient solutions.