Overview
Our Graduate Building Services Engineers transform empty buildings into safe, comfortable, and visually appealing spaces. Working across mechanical and electrical disciplines, they ensure buildings are efficient, sustainable, and compliant with health and safety standards.
What You'll Do
* Design systems that make buildings functional and livable.
* Deliver cost-effective, sustainable solutions.
* Work on UK and international projects across sectors like defence, transport, energy, healthcare, and more.
Notable Projects Include
* HS2 and Royal Navy Britannia College
* Somerset Energy Innovation Centre (Hinkley Point)
* Everton and Anfield Stadium developments
* One Nine Elms – Europe’s tallest residential building
* Major hospitals including Guy’s and St Thomas’
* Advising the UK Government on Net Zero Carbon policy
Specialisms
* Electrical Engineering: Power, lighting, fire detection, alarms, and security systems.
* Mechanical Engineering: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and water services.
Candidates with degrees in Electrical or Mechanical engineering should apply to the matching specialism. Those with alternative degrees (e.g., architectural engineering and building services) can choose based on their skills and interests.
As part of your application, we will ask you to select your preferred opportunity based on the sub-sector and location. Some opportunities may require eligibility for security clearance. Security clearance typically requires UK nationality or residence in the UK for five years or more.
We have opportunities in the following locations: Altrincham, Bristol, Glasgow and Tadley.
Candidate Specification
At Mott MacDonald, we’re looking for curious, motivated graduates who want to make a real difference. All opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum; some opportunities require a master’s degree. To be eligible, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree discipline such as Architectural Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (degree obtained no earlier than 2024 or expected).
* Architectural Engineering
* Building Services Engineering
* Mechanical Engineering
* Electrical Engineering
In your application, demonstrate genuine interest in the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting relevant experience or studies, modules, prior work, or company research.
We review every completed application with a human-led process and do not use AI tools for screening. Answer each question with authenticity to share your real self.
We Are Looking For Graduates With The Following Strengths
* Proactively takes initiative to complete tasks efficiently and independently.
* Communicates effectively and clearly with clients and colleagues.
* Delivers high-quality written work with strong attention to detail and clarity.
* Demonstrates a structured and analytical approach to problem solving.
We support flexible working. Please ask about flexibility at interview stage.
Mott MacDonald Ltd. is not accepting sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route for now. We welcome applicants through alternative immigration routes that do not require Skilled Worker sponsorship.
Development and Benefits
A graduate position should be more than just a job. You’ll receive training, a mentor, and join a three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future.
Join us to access benefits such as:
* Biannual salary reviews for the first three years.
* A competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of salary.
* A flexible benefits scheme to suit individual needs.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are central to our business. We promote an inclusive environment and fair employment procedures.
We embrace agile working and trust you and your manager to determine how you work best.
Location
Locations include Altrincham, Glasgow, Reading, Bristol. Contract: Permanent; Work Pattern: Full Time; Market: Energy; Discipline: Building services.
Recruiter contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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