Graduate Design Engineer - MEP

Join Introba, a global team of engineers, designers, and consultants shaping the future. Together, we elevate human experiences, build resilient communities, and protect the planet. Our Living Systems approach creates dynamic, smart, and connected environments.

With more than 1,000 team members across five countries, we are driven by curiosity, inspiring change and empowering changemakers. We provide world-class building system engineering design, analytics, and consulting services, focusing on net-zero-first solutions using digital and AI technologies. Our culture of innovation ensures that we tackle complex challenges with sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. Our clients' projects are our passion.

Job Summary

To support the whole project consultancy process day to day by providing design input. Through good communication represent the company on projects with periodic quality review by others. Work to enhance the reputation of Introba Consulting for delivering Building Services Excellence through knowing and performing the Company’s technical duties, processes and standards. Graduates will rotate through mechanical, electrical, sustainability, fire and public health disciplines.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Prepare and issue detailed design drawings in sketch and formal drawing format suitable for presenting finished information to Clients and other design professionals and contractors.
• Routine project activities such as filing, documentation, document issue, posting etc. in line with the Team needs.
• Adequately communicate by verbal, graphical and written means, technical points, thoughts and ideas to other staff, professionals and clients.
• Carry out calculations and select appropriate equipment in line with Company key skills list.
• Compile complete packages of tender information.
• Design and detail straightforward engineering systems.
• Graduate Electrical Engineers will undertake electrical network calculations using AMTECH software and lighting calculations using Dialux.
• Graduate Mechanical Engineers will undertake environmental analysis including: energy performance analysis, MEP systems simulation, compliance analysis against UK and international energy codes (Part L, ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G), daylight, sun/shade, glare, external microclimate, CFD.
• Maintain and/or develop a broad understanding of sustainability issues as they relate to the built environment including application of LEED, BREEAM, FITWEL and other international benchmarking systems.
• Develop building models including the use of building simulation software and Revit draughting software.
• Illustrate concepts and prepare written reports.
• Attend routine site meetings and carry out site surveys. Monitor and report on the quality and progress of work on site.
• Prepare budget costs and produce designs to meet agreed budget.
• Work within team environment and be able to instruct support staff in their work as it relates to the projects under the Engineers control.
• Act professionally with all parties on the clients work so as to develop the company’s reputation.
• Achieve continued professional development in areas relevant to the achievement of personal objectives and as a contribution to those of the company.
• Contribute to the development of the company so as to enhance its reputation, such as social value, corporate social responsibility, CIBSE YEN, young engineer groups, LETI and attending UK-Green Building Council events.
• Co-operate with and support other teams and Company staff in a pro-active way so that their objectives are met.
• Self-development and company support to undertake graduate training plan to achieve CEng status.
• Carry-out Project/Team Specific activities as defined from time to time by Supervisor.
• Maintain and/or develop a broad understanding of sustainability issues as they relate to the built environment including application of BREEAM, FITWELL, LEED, Passivhaus, WELL and other international benchmarking systems.
• To contribute to and be involved in circular economy workshops and preparing circular economy reports.
• Undertake embodied carbon studies and identify opportunities to provide a reduction in embodied carbon both for whole life and MEP equipment.
• To undertake embodied carbon and LCA R&D, if required, to further improve and develop Introba’s service offerings.
• Advise other Construction Team Professionals on their own activities related to design.

OUTPUTS

• Accurate delivery of work.
• Timely delivery of the quantity of work set by supervisor.
• Quality targets met in accordance with Company standards.
• Expand work related knowledge.
• Study to meet CPD objectives.
• Create a CIBSE record of your training to help you towards eventual CIBSE Chartership if desired.

Additional Information

KEY SKILLS

• Engineering degree (Masters Degree’s in Mechanical or Electrical engineering).
• Team focused approach to working.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A keen interest in sustainability.
• Confidence to work both independently and within a team environment.
• An analytical and organised mind.
• Proficient in using Microsoft’s Office Suite.
• Experience using CAD tools and packages, Revit and AutoCAD are preferred.
• Experience of thermal modelling software such as IESVE is preferred.
• A basic knowledge of environmental assessment methods such as BREEAM, LEED is desirable.

As an Introba team member, you'll enjoy competitive pay, top-notch wellbeing benefits, and a mental health support programme. Our hybrid work model and flexible hours promote a healthy work-life balance. We invest in your career growth with peer mentoring, soft skills training, CPD programmes, and individual development plans supported by a generous training budget. Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for us. Our Employee Resource Groups offer social, educational, and outreach opportunities. Sustainability drives our work. We've spearheaded initiatives like LETI and authored guides for CIBSE towards a zero-carbon future. As a leader in our industry, we also offer competitive salaries, benefits, and professional development incentives. If you’re looking for a career that combines your passion for innovation with an environmental purpose, we encourage you to join our change-making team.