Graduate Building Services Engineer

Tetra Tech Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical consultancy is seeking a Graduate Building Services Engineer to join their teams in Leeds, Manchester, or Edinburgh. In this role, you will engage in engineering design, assist in contract administration, and collaborate on diverse projects across various sectors. Applicants should have a minimum 2.1 degree and strong communication skills. The company promotes flexibility and offers support for early career professionals.

Benefits

Mentoring and Chartership support

Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 degree in Building Services Engineering or a related subject (MSc or MEng).
• Previous technical / industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in design reviews and verification checks.
• Support in the delivery of diverse projects.
• Provide technical assistance to the M&E Engineering team.

Skills

MS Office skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Minimum 2.1 degree in Building Services Engineering or a related subject

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Overview

Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy providing data-driven water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe. We deliver locally with global backing and support. Our people are at the heart of what we do, promoting collaboration, innovation, and performance. In a graduate role you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with training to develop core professional skills and support to grow in your chosen discipline.

Our early careers programme offers connections across the region/business, mentoring, Chartership support and bonuses, among other opportunities.

Role Details

Role Title: Graduate Building Services Engineer

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh

Job Description

Turning the shell of a building into a fit-for-purpose environment requires mechanical and electrical engineering solutions that enhance operation, comfort and safety, including power, lighting, and security systems. At Tetra Tech, we design and manage the installation of building services engineering solutions for a range of projects, from new builds to refurbishments, while meeting sustainability and Net Zero Carbon requirements.

We have opportunities in our Manchester, Edinburgh or Leeds offices for a Graduate Building Services Engineer. You will join an established team of engineers working on a variety of building types across sectors including life sciences, defence, commercial, education, industrial, residential, leisure, healthcare and retail, with both public and private clients. Our portfolio includes laboratories, government projects, universities, workplace solutions and decarbonisation initiatives. You will integrate into local teams and collaborate with colleagues in other offices as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Engineering designs
• Assist in design reviews and verification checks
• Assist in the contract administration of projects
• Support in the delivery of diverse projects
• Provide technical assistance to the M&E Engineering team
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and stakeholders

Qualifications / Skills

• Minimum 2.1 degree in Building Services Engineering or a related subject (MSc or MEng)
• Previous technical / industry experience
• MS Office skills
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD or Revit is advantageous but not essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated; suitable for newly qualified graduates
• Suitability for security clearance

Application Closing Date: 31 October 2025

Assessment Centre: February 2026

Working Approach

We value flexibility where possible and focus on outputs and outcomes. Collaboration, face-to-face meetings, and on-site work are important for these roles, while recognising the need for adaptable working arrangements.

Equal Opportunities

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010. We are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process to enable you to perform at your best.