Graduate Tunnel Ventilation Engineer

Right now we're looking for a Graduate Mechanical Engineer to join our team of bright professionals in Tunnel Ventilation. From your first day, you'll join an unrivalled community of experts, where everyone is supported in their career path and encouraged to work towards a professional qualification.

The Opportunity

You will help us to deliver effective and professional services for a range of varied and high-profile clients. While you'll have a great deal of responsibility from day one, we'll give you the chance to take on more as you progress and broaden your skills. You will focus on mechanical design and analysis of tunnels and underground / subway networks including; rapid transit systems, rail, automatic people movers, road tunnels, and utility, water and cable tunnels.

Our projects are often international, giving you the chance to experience other work cultures and countries.

The person is expected to have a good comprehension of aerodynamics and thermodynamics, numerical analysis and simulation, such as CFD. Experience of tunnel ventilation is not required. Knowledge of design projects would be beneficial. You may also be involved in other aspects of mechanical systems design for buildings, including ventilation systems, heating, piped services etc.

You will provide support to team members to deliver an effective and professional service to our clients. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of our design teams, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experts in the following fields: Architecture, Electrical Engineers, Environmental Services Engineers, Fire Engineers, Acousticians, Tunnelling and Geotechnical Engineers, and Project Managers

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

• Master's degree in Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, alternatively Physics or Applied Mathematics.
• Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by the Engineering Council or other accrediting body
• graduate membership of an appropriate professional institution such as the IMechE or be prepared to join a relevant professional body
• Possess a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Good understanding of aero-thermodynamics, numerical analysis and simulation, such as CFD
• Some experience with coding languages such as MATLAB, Python, Power BI or Visual Basics Excel
• Artificial intelligence to help with repetitive data processing automation of data processing
• Enthusiasm for a career in building and infrastructure (station and tunnel) design, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work
• Analytical thought process
• Presentation & communication skills
• Seek to improve existing ways of working, exploring AI or finding other efficiencies in processes
• The aptitude to work on your own initiative and be proactive

We're Looking For
Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.

Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.

Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.

Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.

Advert closing date: 6th December 2025
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

Location Preferences
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Duplicate Applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.

Eligibility
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work permanently in the UK without our sponsorship