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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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 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.

Altrincham, Bristol, Glasgow and Tadley

At Mott Mac Donald, 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 Mac Donald. Highlight 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. Join us as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

• 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.

Mott Mac Donald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. Our ethos is to develop, train and retain our…