Graduate Mechanical Engineer - Buildings - 2026 (London/Reading)

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Application Deadline: Recruitment is ongoing.Please apply as soon as possible as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

We're looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer for our Building Services team to be based in Reading or London, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme.

As a Stantec graduate, you will collaborate with your team and wider cohort, developing your mechanical engineering expertise within an exciting and creative interdisciplinary environment.

In this role, you will help create a comfortable environment by designing and delivering the mechanical components of systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), public health (drainage and water services), and renewable energy systems, whilst retaining a focus on the sustainability and environmental impact of each design. You will be exposed to BIM modelling, building physics, collaboration and co-ordination and gain detailed knowledge of building regulations and industry guidance.

You will join a supportive and successful team with exciting career opportunities, gain great client exposure and professional development and work in an innovative and collaborative environment.

Take a look at our Buildings service line: Buildings () , and review the career journey of our Stantec graduates here: Stantec Career Stories

About you:

At Stantec, we value your potential over past experience. Along with your Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline and a keen interest in the buildings industry, we'd love to receive your application if you are:-

• An adapter: you're able to remain calm in new and changing situations, comfortably switching between a variety of dynamic and exciting tasks.
• A Perseverer: you stay composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• A Collaborator: you work effectively with lots of different people, considering other's perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• A Problem-Solver: you love to give your thoughts based on what you see, being unafraid to challenge conventional thinking.

Please note, we ask our graduates to come into the office a minimum of 4 days per week, to ensure that you receive sufficient time with your team and receive the appropriate level of support.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy and sell, group income protection and life assurance
• Permanent employment contract to demonstrate our commitment to your long-term career at Stantec
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership
• A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups )

Applicants must have an unconditional right to live and work in the UK for an indefinite period without limitation.

Please take a look at our Graduate FAQs ( Graduate Application FAQs ) if you have any questions. We look forward to receiving your application!