Graduate Electrical Engineer: Building Services

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Shape the spaces where life happens. Build a better tomorrow. At Mott Mac Donald, 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.

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.

Our projects span the UK and beyond, across sectors including defence, transport, energy, healthcare, and residential. You’ll collaborate with diverse teams on high-impact initiatives such as:

• 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.

• 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.

We have opportunities in the following locations:
Cambridge, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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.

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 expected to achieve one of the following degree disciplines:

• Building Services engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Energy and Building Services Engineering
• Engineering & Architectural Design

Some of these 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 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 Mac Donald. 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 form we receive as this part of our selection process is entirely human led – we do not use AI tools at this stage 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 as a graduate is your opportunity to shape your own story.

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