2026 UK Graduate Building Services Engineer: Energy

Please note you may only submit one application for our graduate opportunities. Once submitted, changes or new applications cannot be made — unless new vacancies open in the new year.  

To avoid missing out on your preferred role, we recommend applying as early as possible, as positions will close once filled. 

Turn your ambition into action—apply now and shape your future with us.  

Job Description: 

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 of our opportunities will require you to be eligible to achieve security clearance, this is shown in the selection choices.  Security clearance is dictated by the types of projects we work on and normally requires you to be a UK British national or lived 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.  Join our purpose-driven teams where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your work enhances the world we live in. 

All our opportunities require a relevant bachelor’s degree as a minimum requirement, some of our opportunities will also require a master’s degree - this will be reflected in the list of opportunities available in our application form.   

To be eligible for this opportunity, you will have less than 12 months’ relevant experience (excluding placements) and have a degree (obtained no earlier than 2024) or expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:  

• Architectural Engineering  

• Building Services Engineering  

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Electrical Engineering 

In your application, you should aim to demonstrate your genuine interest in both the opportunity and in joining Mott MacDonald. You can do this 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 personally review every completed application we receive as our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools and kindly expect you not to either. We want you to answer each application question with authenticity so we can get to know the real you. Joining us a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story 

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. 

As we want the best people for the role, we support flexible working.  Please ask us at interview stage about any flexibility you may need. 

A graduate position should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. 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 the training you need. You will be assigned a mentor, who will guide you to meet the objectives of your professional training needs.  You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future, which is 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!  

You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get: 

 
•    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: we have the best people on our team, and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future. 

•    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.