Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2027

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.

The Opportunity

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

As a Graduate Engineer, you'll join our integrated MEP team of 25 mechanical, electrical, public health and Revit professionals based in London. Working closely with our Reading MEP team, you'll be part of a collaborative regional network delivering complex, multidisciplinary projects across London and the South East. With access to specialist expertise and the support of Stantec's wider disciplines, you'll gain valuable experience, develop your technical skills and contribute to projects that make a real difference.

Our team works across a diverse portfolio of projects spanning the commercial, healthcare, residential, education and secure government sectors, with involvement throughout the project lifecycle from RIBA Stages 1-6. As a graduate, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of building types, clients and design challenges, helping you develop a broad range of technical and professional skills. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you'll contribute to projects that respond to the construction industry's evolving challenges, including changing regulations, increasing client expectations and the drive to deliver sustainable, high-quality solutions efficiently and compliantly.

About The Role   

As a Graduate Mechanical Engineer you'll: 

• Support the design and coordination of mechanical building services systems, including HVAC, domestic water services and public health systems, across projects from RIBA Stages 1-6.
• Assist with the production of engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications and drawings using industry-standard software, with guidance and mentoring from experienced engineers.
• Attend design team meetings, site visits and client meetings, gaining exposure to multidisciplinary project delivery and technical coordination.
• Contribute to the preparation of design deliverables, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards, Building Regulations and Stantec quality procedures.
• Work collaboratively with mechanical, electrical, public health, sustainability and BIM specialists to develop coordinated, efficient and sustainable engineering solutions.
• Develop your technical, commercial and professional skills through on-the-job learning, structured training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Participate in Stantec's graduate development programme and receive support in working towards professional registration with CIBSE and the Engineering Council.
• Take ownership of your own development, proactively seeking opportunities to learn from colleagues and contribute to a wide variety of projects across different sectors. 

We are committed to supporting employees in achieving relevant professional qualifications and accreditation. The applicable professional qualification for this role is with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers or Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers. 

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.  

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

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

We offer multiple start dates throughout next summer in June, July, August and September.

Please note: we recruit on an ongoing basis and therefore may close this role before the stated closing date so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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