2026 Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health Engineering Graduate - MEP Services - London

At Mace Construct, we are construction experts on the ground. We harness knowledge, experience and relationships to enhance every part of the construction journey. Understanding and delivering on the ambitions of our clients. Enacting real and lasting change for our industry. On our two-year Graduate Programme, you’ll contribute to meaningful projects from the very start. Whether it’s shaping sustainable places, creating smarter infrastructure, or helping clients solve complex challenges, you’ll play a real part in projects that make a lasting difference – to people, to places, and to the planet.

The Opportunity

• Role: Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineering Graduate
• Start date: Early September 2026
• Location: London

At Mace Construct, you’ll be at the heart of bringing projects to life through hands-on delivery. Working on live construction sites, you’ll help turn complex and innovative designs into reality – ensuring they’re built safely, on time, and to the highest standards. Our site teams typically start early and finish in the late afternoon, so adaptability and enthusiasm are key. It’s a progressive environment where you’ll see the results of your work taking shape every day.

Our Specialist Services team delivers best-in-class engineering and logistics solutions that raise the bar on quality, safety and sustainable delivery. Our in-house Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) experts add value from the earliest design stages through to planning and delivery, helping clients save time, reduce cost and make quicker decisions. By combining technical expertise with trusted supply chain partners, we provide a full-service solution for some of the UK’s most complex projects. Join us in Specialist Services and you’ll help deliver innovative solutions at the heart of projects that shape skylines and communities.

What you’ll do

In Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) you will support the design delegated elements of MEP systems to concept stage meeting business, statutory legal and contractual requirements for Government programmes with an ensuing role of Technical Assurance. Driving self-development of technical skills and understanding. Some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the engineering team to develop and understand the protocols, processes and technical aspects of the overall role.
• Ensuring training requirements are kept up to date and statutory and regulatory requirements are explored.
• Supporting and engaging with business improvement directives where applicable.
• Providing support and analysis with company directives around C2P, digital and net zero carbon.
• Utilising knowledge and experience in architectural design to support and assist the team/area to deliver team key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Working alongside more senior architectural design roles, providing necessary support and assisting in the delivery of team/area objectives.
• Undertaking mentoring and/or shadowing of more experienced architectural design roles to facilitate further learning and higher-level knowledge and skills.
• Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

You will also work towards gaining professional membership of a professional association, fully funded and supported by us with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

What we can offer you

Our two-year Graduate Development Programme gives you structured on-the-job training and the chance to take on meaningful work from day one. You’ll learn alongside experienced professionals, be supported by skilled mentors and peers, and gain exposure to different areas of our business as you grow your career. Alongside your development, you’ll receive a wide range of benefits, including:

• A permanent role from the moment you join
• Taxable travel allowance to cover expenses between your home and workplace (Mace Construct only)
• Fully funded professional membership of an association relevant to your role
• 22 days annual leave + bank holidays + 2 further ‘Mace Days’ off + 3 extra days over Christmas, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Volunteering day each year
• Pension scheme (with up to 7% matched funding from Mace Construct)
• Life assurance, private medical insurance cover, and annual health assessment
• Season ticket loan, cycle to work and green car scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts and savings portal for hundreds of retailers, gyms, cafés, restaurants, and cinemas
• A range of other adaptable benefits to suit you

About You

A future or recent graduate with a bachelor’s degree or higher in any subject. 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications). Given the nature of our work, adaptability is key. Our projects and clients are based in various locations, so you should be prepared to travel frequently to different project sites or Mace Construct offices. A positive and adaptable approach to travel is therefore essential, as it may be a regular part of your role. To support this, Mace Construct offers travel expense reimbursements for business travel, including mileage, public transport fares, and, where necessary, accommodation.

We’re Looking For Ambitious People Who Want To Make a Difference – Proactive And Curious Individuals Who Are Keen To Learn, Ask Questions, And Share Ideas. You’ll Stay Agile In Ever-changing Conditions, Collaborate With Diverse Teams, And Deliver With Integrity While Living Our Values And Demonstrating The Behaviours And Competencies That Help Us Shape The Industry.

Values, Behaviours and Competencies

• Values – safety first, client focus, create opportunity, integrity
• Behaviours – curious, collaborators, contributors, champions of inclusion
• Competencies – build effective teams, embrace change, solve problems, build trusted relationships

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We respect equality, value diversity and encourage individuality – accepting and appreciating all views and beliefs and providing an environment for ideas to come alive. Our strength lies in broad perspectives, diverse experience and global expertise. It’s why we continue to grow and the basis of our reputation as a leading construction expert. Our Employee Resource Groups – focused on gender, LGBTQ+, ethnicity, disability, parents, and military – bring colleagues together to connect, share experiences, and drive change. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer, a champion of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme, and signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and Business in the Community’s Race at Work Charter. Our commitment has been recognised with the Clear Assured Gold Standard for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

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Help us shape the world of tomorrow

If you’re ready to build a career while making a real difference for our clients, communities and society, we want to hear from you. Join us in turning ambitious ideas into reality and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible – apply today via the link on this page. We review applications on a rolling basis and may close a role once enough candidates have applied. To give you the highest chance, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, even if a deadline has been advertised.