We're looking for Graduate Construction Building Services Engineer to join our construction team based in Plymouth.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career.
Location: Plymouth - you will be required to work both in the office and on various site projects.
Contract: Permanent, full time - 40 hours per week
Salary: £29,250
Start date: September 2025
What will you be responsible for?
Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here .
As a Graduate Building Services Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and management of essential building systems, including mechanical, electrical systems. This role is designed for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in construction management.
Your day to day will include:
* Assisting in the design, development, and coordination of building services systems.
* Work closely with senior engineers to develop and refine design concepts that meet client specifications and comply with industry standards.
* Preparing detailed design drawings, specifications, and documentation using CAD and BIM software.
* Conducting site visits and surveys to gather data, assess project needs, and ensure designs are implemented correctly.
How does the graduate scheme work?
When you join, you will be enrolled onto our graduate scheme. The programme will take 2 years to complete and has been designed to equip you with the skills you need to excel in your chosen profession and help you achieve professional membership or chartership.
You can find more details about our schemes here .
Benefits for you
* Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
* Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
* Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
* Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for?
We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in building services engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. or a related field.
The role of Building Services Engineer is great for you if:
* Strong interest in building services engineering and a passion for sustainable design.
* Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) and other relevant engineering tools.
* Basic understanding of building services systems, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Must hold Full UK Drivers Licence
Rewards and benefits
We are proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a variety of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here .
Diversity and inclusion
Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here .
We look forward to seeing your application to join the #constructionrevolution #joinkier
Recruitment timeline
October 2024: Initial applications
November 2024: Application reviews
January 2025 onwards: Virtual / in-person assessment centres