Dornan
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programme
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Company: Dornan
Role: Mechanical Building Services Engineering Graduate Programme
Location: Projects will be based in London or across the UK.
Salary: £34,000
Start Date: June or September 2027
Application Deadline: Applications will close on a rolling deadline
About Dornan:
Dornan are well-established mechanical, electrical and HVAC engineering and construction company, with major project experience across a wide range of sectors in UK, Ireland and Mainland Europe.
For decades, the company have been creating simple solutions to complex engineering problems for some of the world's most admired companies.
Whether it's building state-of-the-art data centres or life sciences facilities, they are consistently delivering for their clients.
The Role:
Join Dornan's Mechanical Building Services Engineering Graduate Programme to work on live projects with experienced engineers and gain exposure to chilled water systems, ventilation, BMS, refrigeration, sprinkler systems and more!
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This Programme ensures that graduates gain experience in all areas of mechanical engineering within a live construction setting.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Assisting with the preparation of reports and studies including cost estimates, project schedules and tender schedules.
- Assisting with the preparation of technical and contract documentation.
- Preparing method statements and risk assessments with the construction team.
- Carrying out Quality Control through inspections and snagging.
- Assisting projects with financial control of contracts.
Why should you apply:
Accelerate your career through Dornan's structured Graduate Programme, real project responsibility, expert guidance, training and professional development:
- Gain hands-on mechanical engineering experience on live projects, working with chilled water, ventilation, BMS, refrigeration and sprinkler systems and many more.
- Build strong technical and project delivery skills across design coordination, programming, quality control, testing and commissioning.
- Work alongside experienced engineers, clients, design teams and contractors to solve technical challenges and keep projects moving.
- Develop valuable commercial and planning experience through cost control, tender analysis, variation management and progress reporting.
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Who can apply:
- Working towards, or have already attained, a Mechanical or Building Services Degree (Level 8).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Application process:
- Application reviewed.
- Successful candidates invited to interview in December 2026.
- Formal offers will be issued in January and February of 2027.
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