Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer

Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer (Sustainability Focus)

Location: Regional Projects
Company: Tier 1 Building Services Contractor (£80m+ Annual Turnover)
Sectors: Commercial | Education | Healthcare | Life Sciences | Public Sector

Overview

A Tier 1 building services contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £80 million is seeking a motivated Graduate Mechanical Project Engineer to join their growing sustainability and project delivery team.

This role is designed for a graduate who wants to build a long-term career in mechanical building services while specialising in low-carbon design, sustainable construction and energy-efficient building solutions. You will be exposed to high-value, technically complex projects and supported through structured training and development.

The Role

Working closely with Senior Project Managers and Engineers, you will support the delivery of mechanical services packages while developing specialist knowledge in sustainability and modern low-carbon technologies.

You will be involved in:

Supporting the coordination and delivery of mechanical building services packages

Assisting with sustainable design solutions and low-carbon strategies

Working with technologies including heat pumps, energy-efficient HVAC systems, renewables and BMS integration

Monitoring site progress, quality and installation standards

Supporting commissioning, testing and handover documentation

Learning cost control, procurement and project reporting

Liaising with design teams, subcontractors and suppliers

What They're Looking For

Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or similar

Strong interest in sustainability, carbon reduction and energy efficiency

Understanding of HVAC and building services principles

Good communication and organisational skills

Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What's On Offer

Structured graduate training programme

Clear development route into Project Engineer / Project Manager roles

Exposure to Tier 1 projects and modern low-carbon technologies

Competitive graduate salary

Travel expenses covered

Pension scheme

Bonus potential

Long-term career security with a major national contractor

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate who wants to develop into a future leader in sustainable building services.

If you're looking to start your career in a business that is actively shaping the future of low-carbon construction, this role offers the platform to do exactly that