Job Description
Shape the spaces where life happens. Build a better tomorrow. At Mott MacDonald, we believe buildings are more than structures – they’re places where people thrive. As a Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of transforming empty shells into vibrant, safe, and sustainable environments. You’ll help design the systems that power, protect, and illuminate the spaces we live, work and connect in.
Your Purpose
You’ll contribute to the functional design of buildings, ensuring they’re not only efficient and cost‑effective but also comfortable, inclusive, and inspiring. From lighting and power to fire detection and security systems, your work will directly impact the wellbeing of communities and the sustainability of our planet.
What You’ll Be Part Of
* HS2 and Royal Navy Britannia College – shaping national infrastructure and education.
* Somerset Energy Innovation Centre – supporting the UK’s clean energy future.
* Everton Stadium & Anfield upgrades – enhancing iconic sporting venues.
* One Nine Elms – contributing to Europe’s tallest residential building.
* Guys and St Thomas’s Hospitals – improving healthcare environments.
* Government Net Zero Carbon Policy – influencing national sustainability strategy.
Why Join Us?
* Growth & Development: You’ll be supported by mentors and peers who care about your success. Our graduate programme is designed to help you grow technically, professionally, and personally.
* Teamwork & Collaboration: You’ll work in inclusive, multidisciplinary teams that value every voice and celebrate shared achievements.
* Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs and can thrive.
* Integrity & Trust: We uphold the highest standards of ethics and responsibility in everything we do.
* Wellbeing & Support: Your wellbeing matters. We foster a culture of care, flexibility, and balance.
* Impact & Purpose: Your work will make a real difference—to people, communities, and the planet.
Candidate Specification
To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a master’s degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or be expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:
* Building Services engineering
* Electrical Engineering
* Energy and Building Services Engineering
* Engineering & Architectural Design
Some opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance. Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or have lived in the UK for five years or more.
In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald by highlighting any relevant experience or interests – such as modules you’ve studied, previous work experience, or any research you’ve undertaken about our company, values, and projects.
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.
About Your Development
A graduate position should be more than just a job. That’s why with our graduate roles we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge you need to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you’ll receive training, be assigned a mentor, and join our three‑year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating Your Future – designed to give you the skills and tools necessary for a long‑lasting successful career here at Mott MacDonald.
You will have the opportunity to make a difference; learn more about Our Purpose and the difference we can make!
Your Benefits
* Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews.
* A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard.
* Contributory pension up to 7% of your salary.
* A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer to suit your specific needs.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Agile Working
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.
More About Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.
Job Details
Location(s): Cambridge, Bristol, Glasgow, London, Croydon, Edinburgh, Cardiff, Belfast.
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Buildings
Discipline: Building services
Job Ref: 11660
Recruiter Contact: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
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