Mott MacDonald
2026 UK Graduate Electrical Engineer: Building Services - London
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2026 UK Graduate Electrical Engineer: Building Services - London
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Graduate Electrical Engineer – London
Be part of a company that shapes the spaces where life happens. Shape today. Build for tomorrow.
At Mott MacDonald, we believe that buildings are more than structures—they are places where people thrive. As a Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer, you’ll drive innovation in functional design, transforming empty spaces into vibrant, energy-efficient, and sustainable environments.
The Opportunity
As a Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer, your work will be central to designing systems that ensure safety, comfort, efficiency, and sustainability in buildings. You’ll play a critical role in:
- Lighting, power, fire detection and security systems that shape where people live, work, and connect.
- Projects across multiple sectors, including transport, energy, healthcare, and residential developments.
What You’ll Work On
Our teams deliver ambitious, high-impact projects that shape the future:
- Quality and safety enhancement at HS2 and Royal Navy Britannia College.
- Defence, transport, and education infrastructure.
- Collaboration with Somerset Energy Innovation Centre for the UK’s clean energy transition.
- Everton Stadium and Anfield upgrades, increasing iconic sporting venue capacity.
- Investment in One Nine Elms, Europe’s tallest residential building.
- Healthcare improvements at Guys and St Thomas’s Hospitals.
- UK Government Net Zero Carbon Policy visioning.
Why Join Mott MacDonald?
We believe in growth through purpose and async values. Our graduate experience focuses on:
- Growth & Mentorship – Personal and professional development supported by mentors.
- Collaborative Work culture – Inclusive, diverse teamwork celebrating diverse contributions.
- Diversity & Inclusion – Commitment to belonging and equal representation.
- Integrity & Trust – Ethical decision-making at every level of our operations.
- Wellbeing – Balanced working practices, emphasis on flexibility, and support for healthy lifestyles.
- Impact & Purpose – Real-world projects making meaningful environmental and community contributions.
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Program Highlights:
- 3-Year Early Career Program – Accelerating your Future aims to enhance both technical skills and broader career competencies.
- Dedicated Mentorship – Personal support via mentors aligned with your professional goals.
- Competitive Industry Salary – Your remuneration will align with the current market standards.
- Salary Reviews – Biannual raises for the first three years.
- Pension Contribution – Up to 7% of salary commitment to your future retirement.
- Flexible Benefits – Tailored employee benefits package covering fitness, lifestyle, travel, and more.
Our Ethos
As a global engineering consultancy, we unfortunately do not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship due to the recent regulatory changes. Although, we strongly encourage applications from those qualified under other UK immigration routes, as long as they do not restrict a long-term career with our firm.
Lifetime Learning: Our commitment is to mold graduates into future leaders — investing time, resources, and opportunities for development. We assume a synchronous hypothesis that a lasting relationship is key, hence by choice, we do not pursue short-term roles under the Graduate Visa or other time-bound routes.
Candidate Specification
We are seeking bright and ambitious graduates aligned with our company’s core values. You will have:
- Recently completed a Master's degree (2024 or after) or be due to after this academic year across one or more of the following disciplines:
- Building Services Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy and Building Services Engineering
- Engineering & Architectural Design
- Less than 12 months relevant work experience (excluding embedded academic placements).
- UK intension to stay long-term: Due to the nature and sensitivity of project involvement (such as those tied to the UK Government), security clearance may be necessary. This means candidates will typically need to be a UK national or reside in the UK for a minimum of 5 years before applying.
Please include:
- (Project/Personal) statements detailing your interest in our projects and company values—whether it be recent modules read or participation in workshops.
- Any highlighting of your developmental skills over standard training requisites.
Qualities We Value
In your application and interview process, showcase:
✔ Proactive independent task management and initiative. ✔ Effective communication with both clients and peers. ✔ Precision, thoroughness, and clarity in written work. ✔ Structural analytical approach to problem-solving.
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Company culture & opportunities
- Agile Working – Align workload with your personal commitments while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Enrichment beyond work – Building a diverse range of sports clubs and social groups (e.g. charity work, annual sports day events) fostering camaraderie and networking emblematic of practices at child, Senior Offices.
Employee Discount Scheme: Enjoy discounts on cinema trips, merchandise, travel allowances, and utility bills.
Importance of Inclusion – Commitment to an environment where all talents are provided a platform to thrive, while promoting fair and diverse practices.
Our Core Purpose & Values
We are proud stewards of engineering, management, and development consulting. Our commitment spans encompassing global growth, societal benefits, and operational excellence through:
- Tremendous respect for diversity – Meeting unique needs of individuals is a priority.
- Purpose-driven understanding – Society’s future improvement lies in a driving synergy between social and environmental sustainability.
Embracing our principles of:
- Progress – Evolution through harmony with change.
- Respect – Supporting all colleagues in achieving a common objective.
- Integrity – Uncompromising ethical standards in all competencies.
- Excellence – striving for limitless standards in our role as innovators.
About the Practice
Working at Mott MacDonald means being at the forefront of industry innovation. Our approach harmonizes social impact in every project, championing progressive technology integration.
Key interests: Building services, sustainable design, digital progress, and community impact.
Location & Contract Details
Location: London, UK Type: Permanent (Full-Time) Discipline: Building Services Engineering Role: Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer
Salary band: £27,000 to £29,000
Contact: If you have questions about our early careers opportunities, reach out: earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com
Join us in crafting the spaces of tomorrow – a space where aspirations meet reality. 🌱🏗️
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