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Level 6 Building Services Design Engineer Apprenticeship

WATERMAN BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED · LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Location
London
Postcode
SE1 9DG
Salary
Competitive
Duration
5 Years 6 Months
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Degree awarded
Building services engineer (level 6)
Start date
25 August 2026
Application deadline
30 June 2026
Posted
18 May 2026
Vacancy reference
2000032143
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

Building Services concerns itself with the mechanical, electrical and public health design for building projects.

Duties include:

  • Developing sustainable designs and working with architects to provide ventilation, heating/cooling, lighting and power solutions using 3D modelling software
  • The role also covers overseeing the design being constructed and commissioned on site

You will attend the taught elements of your apprenticeship (including 1 day a week studying at London South Bank University and 4 days a week working at our London office).

Tasks include:

  • Developing knowledge and experience with electrical, mechanical engineering and public health
  • Developing knowledge in sustainable and energy efficient solutions
  • Developing skills in using 3D building modelling software such as Revit
  • Being a key member of the team supporting the design development

Working week

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreative

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · 5 including English, Maths and Science · Grade 9-4
Essential
A Level · Maths and a Physical Science · Grade B (in maths) B, C
Essential
BTEC · Engineering · Grade DDM or above

Training & development

You will be studying for a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering at London South Bank University, as well as achieving Incorporated Engineer status with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) at your End Point Assessment. 

In addition to this, at Waterman, you will experience the following continuous learning opportunities:

  • Workplace shadowing
  • Dedicated mentoring
  • Technical skills including software, people skills and health & safety training
  • Periodic in-house training from internal or external resource
  • Webinars and e-learning
  • Development days 
Future prospects
  • An excellent opportunity to first work towards becoming an Incorporated Engineer with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) with full support of a dedicated mentor and line manager and then work towards becoming fully Chartered once the apprenticeship is completed
  • There are excellent opportunities to develop your career within Waterman Group through in-house workshops, online learning, via the annual appraisal process and through CIBSE focused working groups

Things to consider

Please take note of the academic requirements as these are non-negotiable.

About WATERMAN BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets. Founded in 1952, the company has since grown into a leading engineering and environmental consultancy with offices throughout the UK, Australia and Europe.

Website
www.watermangroup.com/
Contact email
apprenticeships@watermangroup.com