Graduate Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

Supports the design and project management of mechanical building services across a diverse property portfolio while working towards Chartered Engineer status.

Job Introduction

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Building Services Engineer (Mechanical) to join our Building Engineering services Projects team! If you are looking to develop your Mechanical engineering skills in building services design and project management then this could be the role for you! Any relevant building services work experience would be advantageous but is not essential. 

What can we offer?

We are fully committed to helping you develop and gain Chartered Membership of the CIBSE  by providing an excellent structured Graduate programme to help you become a professionally qualified Building Engineering services Engineer. 

We can offer a broad range of experience across our vast building's portfolio and some external clients. Projects range from refurbishments through to new build projects. Our properties include over 18000 residential properties, 800 corporate assets, commercial office buildings, leisure and educational facilities.  As well as unique and historical buildings such as the Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth Guildhall.

Who is the person?

• Have an accredited undergraduate degree or an accredited Post-Graduate Diploma or Masters in mechanical engineering.

• Have a passion for Buildings and engineering and be keen to develop a career in Building Engineering Services.

• Be able to seek out relevant knowledge, learn quickly and have an excellent work ethic to ensure objectives are met.

• Be an excellent communicator, not afraid to ask questions when necessary and be able to work well in a team environment.

• Be extremely organised and display excellent attention to detail.

• Have basic CAD skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft packages.

• Either have a full driving licence and provide a car for work or have a commitment to learn to drive, as you will be visiting various sites across Portsmouth and will need to be able to travel effectively between them

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals.