Job Description

Description

Title:

Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Graduate)

Discipline:

M&E

Sector:

Built Asset Consultancy

Location:

Birmingham (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas:

Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow.

Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.



RLB is a great place to start your career in the built environment. We're proud of how we guide, mentor and support people from the earliest stages of their careers, laying the foundations for their future success.

RLB's Future Professionals programme, our development scheme for graduates, is designed to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders. This comprehensive scheme spans two years for graduates, providing structured training support every step of the way, and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects.

Participants receive mentoring from chartered professionals and additional training focused on both soft and technical skills, ensuring they are well-equipped to achieve their career and chartership goals.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Key Responsibilities

Role Overview

As a graduate engineer you don't need to come with prior experience, we'll teach you everything you need to know. Your role will focus on building services engineering, which means designing and helping to deliver the systems that make buildings safe, comfortable, and efficient (such as heating, cooling, ventilation, and water systems).

From the start, you'll be involved in a variety of tasks that will give you a solid grounding in mechanical design. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who will guide you through real projects, explaining not just what to do but also why it matters. You'll also be supported by a dedicated mentor and supervisor to make sure you're learning, building confidence, and progressing at the right pace.

This role is about growing your skills step by step, you'll learn by doing, asking questions, and being part of a supportive team.

Role Responsibilities

On a typical day you can be exposed to:Assisting in the development of our projects through the different design stages Developing analytical and design skills Producing designs, calculations, sketches, diagrams, design intents and final working drawings for various elements of the building services under the supervision of an experienced engineer Collecting and analysing data under the supervision of an experienced engineer Using various tools at your disposal to solve engineering problems Attending meetings and workshops with other design professionals such as architects, building surveyors & Cost Managers. Liaising with other disciplines within the project team to coordinate designs Performing work in accordance with agreed upon budget and timescales under supervision Contributing to hazard elimination and reduction Conducting site visits during the construction phase of projects to inspect the works Contributing to a wide range of projects as the work load dictates
Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.


QualificationsA degree (or equivalent qualification) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, including materials, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Proficiency in CAD software (REVIT, AutoCAD, or similar). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. A proactive, can-do attitude and a willingness to learn. Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills Ability to work in a team environment and independently A friendly, ambitious and confident individual with a flexible and resilient approach

Benefits

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:
Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages. Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days. Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes. Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers. Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes. Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions. Exceptional Exposure - You'll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions. Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com

About Rider Levett Bucknall

With a network that covers the globe and a heritage spanning over two centuries, Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent organisation in cost management and quantity surveying, project management and advisory services.



Our achievements are renowned: from the early days of pioneering quantity surveying, to landmark projects such as the Sydney Opera House, HSBC Headquarters Building in Hong Kong, the 2012 London Olympic Games and CityCenter in Las Vegas.



We continue this successful legacy with our dedication to the value, quality and sustainability of the built environment. Our innovative thinking, global reach, and flawless execution push the boundaries. Taking ambitious projects from an idea to reality.