Salary: £33,000 - £35,000, based on skills and experience
Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Contract: Permanent, full time
Are you a recent graduate or soon to graduate with a passion for electrical building services and sustainable design?
Join Align Property Services as a Graduate Electrical Building Services Engineer and start your career in a supportive, multi‑disciplinary consultancy where you’ll gain real project experience from day one.
Based in Cumbria, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical skills while working on a wide variety of building projects that make a genuine impact on local communities.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of North Yorkshire Council, we’re one of the largest and most respected building design consultancies in the North of England. Our collaborative, forward thinking team delivers a wide range of services, including:
- Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
- Civil, Structural, Highways & Drainage Engineering
- Architecture & Sustainability
- Building Surveying & Project Management
- Transport Planning, Bridges & Estate Management
From small scale surveys to multi-million-pound developments, including schools, fire stations, care homes, and heritage buildings, our projects are as varied as our clients. With a strong and growing pipeline across both public and private sectors, there’s never been a better time to join us.
Want to learn more?
Further information and project case studies can be found on our website and in our quarterly newsletter
What you’ll be doing
The Cumbria team continues to deliver a dynamic and meaningful programme of work, with recent success marked by the completion of the Maryport Activity Centre refurbishment as part of a wider regeneration initiative with Cumberland Council. Building on this momentum, the team is now preparing tenders for several local projects aimed at enhancing the area for both residents and visitors. Meanwhile, our dedicated M&E team is managing £6M worth of planned Fabric and M&E maintenance across Westmorland and Furness Council’s corporate and educational estates, ensuring essential infrastructure is maintained to the highest standards.
On site, progress is underway on a vibrant café and community hub on Walney Island, the refurbishment of the Coroner’s Court in Workington, and a fresh office space for Cumbria Youth Alliance.
Additionally, the team is delivering vital school extensions for multiple local authorities, reinforcing their commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure across the region and ensuring the buildings where our children are educated are safe, modern, and efficient.
As part of working on projects like these, your day-to-day work will include:
- Supporting the design and delivery of electrical building services projects
- Working alongside senior engineers on single‑discipline and multi‑disciplinary schemes
- Getting involved in design, site inspections, surveys and client meetings
- Developing your skills with industry‑standard software and BIM tools
What We’re Looking For
- A Degree (or HNC) in Building Services Engineering or a related discipline
- A keen interest in electrical services design and the built environment
- Someone who is eager to learn, proactive, and ready to take ownership of your development
- A strong communicator who enjoys working as part of a team
- A full UK Driving License with the ability to travel across the area
For more information on the role requirements and responsibilities, please read the job description
Why join Align?
- Structured support and mentoring from experienced Building Services Engineers
- Exposure to real projects across all RIBA stages, not just shadowing
- Work as part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team
- Early responsibility with guidance to build confidence and competence
- Commitment to training, CPD and career progression towards Chartership
- The chance to live and work in the beautiful Lake District and wider Cumbria
When you join us, you become part of a team that values your contribution. We offer a supportive, professional environment where you’ll have the tools and training to thrive. Everyone here plays a vital role in delivering the high-quality services we’re known for, and we make sure our people feel valued and respected.
In return for your commitment, we offer:
- A competitive salary up to £35,000 per year, dependent on your skills and experience
- Enrolment on to a company pension scheme which we will contribute up to 6%
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays with opportunity to purchase up to 10 additional annual leave days per leave year.
- Hybrid working to support you in a healthy work-life balance.
- Professional development through varying project work
A benefits scheme which includes a good maternity leave package, cycle2work scheme and our online voucher portal giving access to discounts from leading retailers to help you- on shopping, days out, or nights in.
- Stability in your role - public sector security in a private sector industry
How to Apply
We’re looking for someone who thrives on challenge, brings fresh thinking, and is committed to continuous professional development. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on the places where people live, learn, and work, this is your opportunity!
Please send your CV and Supporting Statement to Danielle McDowell (Resourcing Specialist) at [email protected]
To discuss this position in more detail, or for any other questions, please get in touch with Danielle on 07977743718.
Closing date: Midnight on Monday 27th of July 2026
Interviews are planned to take place throughout the recruitment process, if you would like to apply, please do so now and we will respond to you quickly. We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
Please note, we do not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK
