Job Title: Graduate Building Services Engineer

We're looking for bright and committed graduates who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.  

Role Overview

An Assistant Building Services Engineer assists in the engineering and management of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) installations throughout the lifecycle of construction projects.  They sit within the MEICA (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls & Automation) Technical Function of the business.

For successful candidates, initial experience will be obtained across the MEP disciplines before focusing on either mechanical, electrical, or public health engineering in line with their existing qualifications.

The Assistant Building Services Engineers help to ensure technical excellence and the safe and effective delivery of projects through design, procurement, technical appraisal, installation, commissioning, and handover stages.

Off-site manufacturing solutions, Digital Engineering methods and sustainable technologies are at the forefront of how we deliver projects and trainee Building Services Engineers are key to help drive this for MEP works.

Location  

As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to relocate to project sites across the UK. 

Degree Subjects   

Building Services Engineering and Architectural Engineering

Professional Accreditation  

CIBSE, IMechE, IET

Entry requirements

We are looking for graduates who meet the following criteria: 

Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable Full mobility as you may be required to relocate for your role Strong numeracy and literacy skills A degree course with a clear route to professional accreditation Your degree classification should be 2:2 or higher Entry degrees will be listed within each of our graduate vacancies and differ from role to role

 

The Laing O'Rourke Graduate Development Programme - what can you expect?

Our graduate programme is designed to embrace and develop your capabilities. Most importantly, you will be encouraged to continue learning throughout your career. You will be stretched, challenged and supported by a business that views your personal development and the achievement of professional accreditation as a priority. 
  
Our programme will give you the practical experience, technical learning and professional development while being part of the some of the most exciting construction and infrastructure projects in the UK.    

 

 **The Graduate Development Programme will commence in September 2025**