Graduate Mechanical Engineer (Data Centers)

Reed Talent Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London is seeking a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to support senior engineers in high-quality mechanical designs. This role is ideal for recent graduates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, focusing on building services. The position offers mentoring, professional development, and the chance to work on innovative projects. Ideal candidates should have strong problem-solving, coordination, and technical skills, including proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Structured development and mentoring

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Educational background in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Building Services.
• Graduated within the last two years.
• Basic understanding of interdisciplinary design.

Responsibilities

• Support senior engineers in delivering high-quality mechanical designs.
• Prepare specifications, drawings, and calculations.
• Ensure projects meet client requirements, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Problem-solving

Coordination

Communication

Presentation

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Start your engineering career with Black & White Engineering, a multi-award-winning global MEP design consultancy. With over 300 employees and offices across the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia, and Australia, we deliver innovative and practical engineering solutions across all sectors of the construction industry.

We’re looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary data centre design team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate to begin their journey in building services engineering, working alongside experienced professionals and contributing to real-world projects from day one.

In this role, you’ll support senior engineers in delivering high-quality mechanical designs. You’ll be involved in preparing specifications, drawings, and calculations, while learning on the job and developing your skills through mentorship and a personalised development plan. You’ll help ensure projects meet client requirements, budgets, and schedules, and stay up to date with industry standards and regulations.

We’re seeking someone with a degree in Mechanical Engineering with a strong focus on Building Services and has ideally graduated within the last two years. You’ll bring a basic technical understanding of interdisciplinary design, strong problem-solving and coordination skills, and good communication and presentation abilities. Computer literacy, including AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, is essential. If you’re a student member of a relevant professional body such as ASHRAE, CIBSE, or IET, that’s a plus.

At B&W, you’ll work with award-winning teams on global projects, benefit from structured development and mentoring, and be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture. If you’re ready to build your future with us, we’d love to hear from you.