Building Services Design Engineer Apprentice

Summary

At Griffiths Evans, we deliver cutting-edge MEP solutions for exciting projects. Our apprenticeship program lets you earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and essential skills. Join us to work on sustainable design and high-performance building systems while making a real impact.

Wage: £26,000 a year
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Training course: Building services design engineer (degree) (level 6)
Hours: Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 28 March
Duration: 5 years 5 months
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

As an apprentice at Griffiths Evans, you’ll be immersed in real projects from day one, working alongside experienced engineers and designers on innovative building services solutions.

Your week will be a mix of hands-on experience, structured training, and professional development.

Typical Tasks You’ll Be Involved In:

Assisting in the design and development of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) systems for major projects.
Using industry-leading software like Revit and AutoCAD to create technical drawings and 3D models.
Conducting site visits to see projects come to life and gain a deeper understanding of real-world applications.
Collaborating with engineers and project teams to solve design challenges and improve sustainability.
Learning about British Standards, Building Regulations, and the latest industry technologies.
Supporting the production of reports, calculations, and technical documents for clients.
Throughout your apprenticeship, you'll receive structured training, mentorship, and access to industry-recognised qualifications, ensuring you develop the skills and knowledge to build a successful career in engineering and design.

Where you’ll work

COPPERGATE HOUSE

10 WHITES ROW

LONDON

ENGLAND

E1 7NF

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Building services design engineer (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Use a sound, evidence-based approach to problem solving to develop building services engineering design solutions which maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community and meet client, financial and safety objectives. Examples included: Use feedback from previous projects, and in use data from operational buildings, and incorporate lessons learnt into building services designs and management systems with cost benefit analysis
Identify, review and select techniques, procedures and methods best suited to undertake the design of complex building services systems and components. Examples included: comparison and selection of methods for equipment sizing for power systems; assessing the suitability of computational fluid dynamics for understanding thermal and ventilation dynamic characteristics in complex scenarios
Promote the continuous improvement of the design of building services systems and components. This includes using market intelligence and best practice and participating in design reviews and evaluation. Examples include: maintaining awareness of technical developments in equipment such as chillers, boilers and generators; and good practice methods for system configurations and control. Participating in design critiques for the building services strategy at the concept design stage
Manage and apply safe systems of work including responsibility for own obligations for health, safety and welfare issues, assessing and controlling risk, working with health, safety and welfare legislation and best practice. Examples include: Undertaking hazard identification and risk assessment for building services systems involving electricity, gas, rotating plant, refrigerants, hot surfaces, testing and commissioning. Planning suitable access and facilities for operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment
Managing the planning, budgeting and organization of tasks, people and resources through the use of appropriate management systems, working to agreed quality standards, project programme and budget, within legal, contractual and statutory requirements. Examples include: Use employer's quality management system for stage-by-stage project delivery; assessing required person-hours for design, site visits, inspections and witnessing in relation to fees
Manage teams and develop staff to meet changing technical and managerial needs. Examples include: Provide team briefings and guidance on interpretation and application of new energy regulations or employer/institutional design guidance on lighting design
Communicate effectively through reports, drawings, specifications, presentations and discussions with both technical and non-technical people. Examples include: Presenting building services design concepts and proposals to a client using diagrams, data in context and interactive discussions on the intended operational performance and user benefits
Carry out and record the continuing profession development needed to maintain and enhance knowledge and competence as a building services design engineer. Examples include: Learning and evidence records from project activities, such as mechanical/electrical systems design calculations; heating, cooling and power load assessments; lighting calculations; equipment capacities and selection; schematic and layout drawings for mechanical and electrical services; witness reports from commissioning; writing reports; and attendance at seminars, lectures and workshops

Your training plan

You will be based in our London Office

At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying at London South Bank University.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English Language (grade 4-9/A*-C)
Maths (grade 5-9/A*-C)

A Level in:

Any (grade B)
Any (grade C)
Maths (grade B)

T Level in:

Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning (grade Merit or above)

BTEC in:

Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject area (grade DDM - Minimum Merit in Maths)
National Diploma in an Engineering subject area (grade D*D* - Minimum Merit in Maths)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Chemistry OR Physics (grade B)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Tell us about the organisation Griffiths Evans is a forward-thinking engineering and design consultancy specialising in MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) solutions for some of the UK’s most exciting construction projects. From cutting-edge sports venues and entertainment arenas to sustainable build-to-rent developments and clean energy solutions, we help shape the built environment with smart, efficient, and future-proof designs. With a growing team of talented engineers and consultants, we are committed to innovation, collaboration, and delivering high-performance, sustainable solutions. Our work goes beyond just design—we integrate technology, energy efficiency, and smart infrastructure to create spaces that work better for people and the planet. At Griffiths Evans, we believe in investing in the next generation of engineers. Through our apprenticeship programs, we provide hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and a clear career path, ensuring that our apprentices develop the skills and confidence to thrive in the industry. Whether you're passionate about engineering, sustainability, or digital design, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of the built environment.

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After this apprenticeship

This is predominantly an office-based role, using computers for long periods of time. Once you are settled in there will be visits to site, some of which could still be construction sites, others could be finished buildings.

You will work with multiple members of the team on different projects and deadlines, and so communication and prioritisation are key. Initial interviews will take place via Teams and second-stage interviews will be in person at our office.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Griffiths Evans

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY Apprenticeship Team

apprenticeships@lsbu.ac.uk

0207 815 5767

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303076.

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