This is an entry-level role focused on developing skills and experience.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT & ROLE
BESA’s voice as an engineering focussed organisation and role in advancing technical standards, compliance and competence is recognised by stakeholders across the built environment. We actively engage with government departments, policy makers and regulatory bodies, contributing to the development and implementation of programmes that deliver safer, sustainable, functional and resilient building services systems.
BESA produces a range of technical publication, specifications and guides that are trusted by clients, specifiers, contractors and set the benchmark for what good practice looks like. BESA’s members play an active role in the development of this body of knowledge, through their participation in committees, specialist forums and working groups. In addition, BESA actively supports its members through its technical helpdesk, responding to queries raised across a broad range of engineering topics.
To ensure BESA continues to lead the way in raising technical standards within an evolving regulatory, technological, economic and societal landscape, we are looking for a Graduate Building Services Engineer to join our in-house technical team.
We provide a hybrid working model, where employees can divide their time between working from home (2–3 days) and working in the office (2–3 days) each week on full completion of training, creating a balance of flexibility and collaboration.
Technical support
Assist in drafting, updating and maintaining technical guidance, compliance frameworks, and member resources.
Support the interpretation of standards, regulations, Approved Documents, and industry specifications.
Contribute to technical research projects, literature reviews, and evidence gathering.
Help prepare technical presentations, bulletins, diagrams, and visual explainers for events and training.
Member and stakeholder engagement
Respond to basic technical queries from members under supervision.
Support technical committees, working groups and taskforces (agenda prep, minutes, follow-up actions).
Assist in consultations by summarising regulatory proposals and gathering member feedback.
Data, quality and digital tools
Maintain structured datasets, including regulatory requirements, product performance data, compliance frameworks.
Support development of digital tools, decision trees and technical resources for members.
Contribute to quality assurance of technical publications and digital content.
Communications and outreach
Draft technical news items, LinkedIn posts, or briefing notes.
Assist in preparing conference materials, webinars and training content.
Help translate technical content into contractor friendly formats.
Attend industry events and forums, to support knowledge gathering, future learning and network development.
Qualifications Essential
Degree in building services engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, or similar
Knowledge & Experience Desirable
Familiarity with UK building regulations, standards bodies (BSI, CIBSE, IET, BESA, etc.) or construction industry processes.
Experience of CAD/BIM/design software or viewers, data analysis tools, or technical writing.
Personal Attributes
Technical aptitude – comfortable applying STEM based concepts, interpreting drawings, specifications, standards, and data even if not yet an expert.
Curiosity and learning mindset – motivated by understanding how systems work, why standards exist, and how policy affects practice.
Analytical thinking – able to break down information, standards and data, compare requirements, and spot inconsistencies.
Attention to detail – especially important when working with standards, compliance frameworks and technical publications.
Professionalism and stakeholder awareness – confident engaging with members, committees, stakeholder groups, and industry partners.
Organisation and reliability – able to manage multiple tasks, track deadlines, and maintain version control on documents.
Behaviours
At BESA, we expect all colleagues to demonstrate behaviours that support our culture and values. In this role, the following behaviours are especially important:
Customer Empathy – We anticipate and address customer challenges to foster connection and meaningful experiences with them
Accountability – We keep our word and deliver the results we promise, holding others to account to do the same. We actively manage potential consequences and take ownership to address them.
Continuous Improvement – We are deeply curious to understand how things work for our customers, industry and organisation. We challenge the status quo and look to enhance and evolve everything we do.
Agility – We respond and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances.
Commerciality – We make informed decisions that enable profitable and/or sustainable growth.
Care – We create an environment where people feel valued and heard, providing a sense of belonging.
Closing Date: 7th June 2026
1st Interview Date: w/c 15th June 2026
2nd Interview Date: tbc
We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy once we receive a strong pool of candidates!
Don’t meet every single requirement? At BESA, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're enthusiastic about this role but your experience doesn't match every requirement perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be exactly the candidate we're looking for!
