Graduate Programme - Property & Buildings - Building Specialists

Overview

2026 Graduate Programme - Building Specialists - Fire, Energy Solutions & Facades duates join Building Specialists teams, with opportunities across Fire Engineering, Digital Services, Façade Engineering and Energy Solutions. The programme is designed to develop technical and professional skills through mentored, multidisciplinary work on landmark projects and a blend of on-the-job experience and formal development.

• Work in multidisciplinary teams on exciting and innovative projects across Building Specialists services.
• Assist in applying specialist knowledge to solve client problems and bring the latest techniques to design and compliance challenges.
• Be embedded in teams and mentored by experienced professionals, gaining exposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions.
• Contribute to day-to-day activities within your service area, such as producing reports, preparing design notes, coordinating with other disciplines, attending design team meetings, and site visits as required.
• Support the delivery of projects in areas including Fire Engineering, Digital Services (BIM/ISO
  19650), Façade Engineering, and Energy Solutions (heat networks).

• Fire Engineering: design of fire protection systems, escape strategies, smoke control, sprinkler systems, and fire safety compliance reports.
• Digital Services: BIM implementation, information management and digital transformation across projects.
• Façade Engineering: building envelope design, thermal modelling, material studies, and collaboration with architects and contractors.
• Energy Solutions: heat networks development, modelling, site visits, and coordination with project teams.

• Graduated with at least a 2:2 in a master's or bachelor's degree in engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or related field.
• Interest in Building Specialists services, building systems (lighting, security) and digital Engineering/BIM.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills in BIM coordination and digital project delivery.
• Understanding of engineering or construction design processes and curiosity about new technologies.
• Enthusiasm for creativity and problem solving, with the desire to contribute new ideas.
• Ability to start work in April or September 2026.

• Candidates must complete the application form in full and answer all questions. A skill enabler assessment may follow as part of the recruitment process.
• Application timelines and further information are available via the Graduate brochure or Graduate website links.
• Early Careers opportunities include support for professional registration and mentoring; applicants are encouraged to explore chartered status with relevant bodies.

• Two-year Graduate Development Programme with blended learning, mentoring, and on-the-job experience.
• Work-life balance options, hybrid working, and flexible arrangements where possible.
• Support for health and wellbeing ( Thrive programme, Virtual GP, menopause support, gym benefits).
• Development opportunities, nursing pathways to chartered status, and a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Note:

This description reflects the information provided in the original posting. For full details, please consult the official Graduate brochure or Graduate website pages.