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Building Services Engineer Apprentice
Method Consulting Llp · UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL
Location
Swindon
Postcode
SN1 1BY
Salary
£15,600 to £24,784.50 a year
Duration
5 Years
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
2
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Building services engineer (level 6)
Start date
6 September 2027
Application deadline
30 January 2027
Posted
4 November 2026
Vacancy reference
2000062496
About the role
- Design building services systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and water
- Work with architects and engineers to develop efficient and effective building designs
- Create accurate 3D digital models using specialist design software
- Coordinate designs to ensure all systems fit within the building layout
- Check that systems function correctly and meet required standards
- Solve technical problems during the design and coordination process
- Contribute to creating comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient spaces
- Develop professional skills toward becoming a Chartered Engineer
Working week
4 Days in Swindon Office, 1 Day at UWE for Study. Shifts to be confirmed.
Skills
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatienceEnthusiasticStrong Work EthicInterest in engineeringProblem solving
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English Language · Grade 5 or 6 (B)
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 5 or 6 (B)
Essential
A Level · Any subject · Grade B
Essential
A Level · Maths · Grade B
Desired
A Level · Science · Grade B
Training & development
- Five-year fully funded programme
- Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week
- 4 days in the Swindon office at 3 Newbridge Square, Swindon, SN1 1BY
- 1 day at the University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY for study
- Reasonable travel expenses to and from UWE once a week
Future prospects
- Once graduated with your degree, you will be supported to achieve chartership status with the relevant organisation
Things to consider
Please ensure that you apply via the Method Consulting website and not on the government website. Making sure to include your CV (which shows all educational grades and work experience) and a chatty cover letter in PDF format.
About Method Consulting Llp
Method Consulting is a specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy focusing on mechanical & electrical services and sustainability in the built environment.
Using a holistic approach, our common goal is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings through intelligent engineering, expert technical analysis, and sustainable design.
Unfortunately, we are unable to support anyone on a student or temporary visa.