CIBSE Young Engineers Awards

Daikin

We’re proud to be the headline sponsor of the CIBSE 2026 Young Engineers Awards, supporting the next generation of industry talent. Daikin delivers sustainable, energy-efficient climate solutions and is driving the UK’s low-carbon transition with advanced heat pump technology and a commitment to net zero by 2050. 

CIBSE Patrons

Category Sponsor - Employer of the Year

CIBSE Patrons is a network of businesses who collaborate to give financial, technical and moral backing to a wide range of initiatives led by CIBSE. Members include consulting engineering practices, manufacturers, contractors, and trade bodies. The Patrons’ primary focus is on ‘nurturing talent’: they support a wide range of initiatives designed to attract, encourage and improve the recruitment, development, training and retention of engineers on behalf of the industry at large. This support ranges from the production of careers booklets, to the sponsorship of bursaries, and to their growing role as lead supporter of the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards.

Georg Fischer

Category Sponsor - Undergraduate of the Year

GF has a rich history in industrial innovation since 1802, is actively reshaping itself to become the global leader in Flow Solutions for Industry, Infrastructure and Buildings. GF delivers Excellence in Flow by providing essential products and solutions that enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids worldwide. The portfolio comprises of safe solutions for hot- and cold-water supply and control, noise-reducing wastewater systems, as well as energy-efficient heating and cooling.

Swegon (Graduate of the Year)

Category Sponsor - Graduate of the Year

At Swegon, we believe that indoor environments should make people feel good within the spaces where they spend their time – and feel good within themselves. After all, around 90% of our time is spent indoors. It’s no exaggeration to say that our health, happiness and performance depend on it…. Which is why we engineer HVAC products that are not only highly energy efficient but also easy to combine into systems.

We do it to bring ambitious solutions to life, so that all stakeholders can enjoy the benefits of sustainable buildings. It’s also why Swegon products are designed to be easy to install and commission. And why they are built to last – because good health, happiness and performance should always be a long-term investment.

A true partner, we take responsibility for our role in every project and work to minimise lifecycle costs, reduce complexity and provide competent support – from project start to finish, and beyond. All to help deliver a flexible, health and safe HVAC solution that works exactly as desired. Every time.

Add it all up, and you get indoor environments that let people be at their best, today and tomorrow!

Troup Bywaters + Anders (Apprentice of the Year)

Category Sponsor: Apprentice of the Year

TB+A is a high-performing engineering partnership delivering high quality building services consultancy across the UK and Europe from eight offices. Our purpose is to be a socially responsible and ethical Partnership that is the best at everything we do. As a carbon neutral partnership our operations are aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Soler Paleu

Hospitality Sponsor

S&P Ventilation Systems is the UK division of the Soler & Palau Ventilation Group, the world's leading manufacturer of ventilation and air movement products. With over 35 years of UK expertise, we provide innovative solutions for commercial, industrial, OEM and residential applications. Our portfolio includes more than 10,000 ventilation products, many available for immediate dispatch. Supported by a nationwide team of specialist advisors, we deliver high-performance, energy-efficient solutions backed by exceptional customer service and technical expertise, helping customers create healthier, more sustainable indoor environments while reducing energy consumption.

BCIA

The Building Controls Industry Association is the UK's only association specifically for the building controls and automation sector. In addition to helping shape policy and legislation, the association drives quality standards through industry-leading training provision, raises awareness of how building controls can improve building performance, occupant well-being and help building owners net zero, and represents the industry's interests while supporting members and their employees.

BESA

BESA (Building Engineering Services Association) is a UK-based trade organisation established in 1904, dedicated to advancing the building services industry. It represents contractors involved in the design, installation, and maintenance of engineering systems in the buildings, including HVAC, plumbing, and renewable energy solutions. BESA provides technical guidance, training, and certification schemes to promote excellence, safety, and sustainability across the sector. The association actively engaged in policy development, supporting its members with compliance, industry standards, and best practices. BESA is a trusted voice in the built environment, fostering innovation and collaboration to meet the challenges of modern construction and energy efficiency.

Hays

Hays are a world-wide specialist in recruitment and workforce solutions.  In FY23 we helped c.320,000 white-collar candidates secure their next career move, including c.245,000 Temp & Contracting roles and c.76,800 Perm jobs.

What sets us apart is our knowledge through scale, deep understanding and our ability to meaningfully innovate for our customers. By providing advice, insights and expertise on issues they face today we help them make the right decisions for tomorrow. For our candidates, we’re looking ahead for their careers by offering insights, pathways and support for their ambitions, building our understanding so we can connect them to the right opportunities.

We operate across 22 different sectors across the globe. Our Construction & Property specialism has been a strong bedrock of our services for almost 50 years and we have developed specialist MEP Services within this specialism. This has lead to a long standing partnership with CIBSE. One our most recent new specialisms is sustainability and we’re excited to present roles in net zero and climate change, environmental social governance (ESG), sustainable buildings, energy and carbon management, environmental impact assessment (EIA), biodiversity and air quality, contaminated land, water management and flood risk management.