Graduate Building Services Engineer (Mechanical)

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 electrical 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 or IET 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.

Check out the full job profile attached at the bottom of this page for more details!

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. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

Additional Information

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please call Harvey Bevan on 07961 476592 or email harvey.bevan@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Assessment day and interviews are expected to be held w/c 3rd August 2026

Our recruitment process

Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.

If you need additional support looking for roles, you may be eligible for help under our Connect to Work programme, for more information please visit Connect to Work - Portsmouth City Council