Building Services Engineering Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Summary

Mott Macdonald are actively recruiting for individuals interested in joining us as a Building Services Apprentice, working on some of the largest and most exciting projects across the UK. We are keen to attract those with a passion for engineering, attention to detail and technical skills to help our projects teams shape the future.

Annual wage

£17,350 a year

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Mott Macdonald offer a host of employee benefits you can join up to once employed. Additionally we have regular pay reviews and a company profit share in March of each year (subject to availability)

Training course

Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm (working hours may vary). Most employees within Mott Macdonald will usually work 2 days from our offices and 3 days at home (this may vary).

35 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

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

Create detailed plans, diagrams, drawings and other documentation
Use CAD and software programme to create plans and design new systems
Utilise and develop Building Information Modelling (BIM) to coordinate systems
Design equipment for use on-site, as and when required
Attend and contribute to meetings internally and externally with clients
Ensure all systems adhere to health and safety requirement
Be able to work flexibly and manage your workload
Have good attention to detail, our clients demand high-quality outputs
Develop designs for engineering services which make buildings a comfortable place to be
Utilise discipline-specific software to aid design development
Utilise 3D drawing software to prepare models and drawings of your design
Assist in advising on optimal energy usage and methods to reduce the environmental impact of the building or structure
Visit sites to inspect works designed by Mott Macdonald
Work alongside other professionals in the built environment, such as engineers, surveyors and architects, as a joined-up team to produce building designs
Assist in producing energy-efficient green buildings and the services which make them comfortable

Where you’ll work

35 Newhall Street

Birmingham

B3 3PU

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

BIRMINGHAM METROPOLITAN COLLEGE

Your training course

Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process

Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions

Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology

Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation

Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.

Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability

Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations

Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects

Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation

Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data

Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information

Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Your training plan

Building Services Engineering Technician level 3 standard which includes Level 4 qualification in Construction and Built Environment
As an apprentice, you will be supported to attend college (London) through virtual/block or day release to achieve your Building Services Engineering qualification
You will also be part of our internal 2 year 'develop your future' training programme and will receive regular support and training throughout your employment
If applicable, we would also support you in applying for professional memberships

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade Grade 4 or C)
Maths (grade Grade 4 or C)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

5 GCSE (grade Grade 5 or 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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Please note this role may require travel outside of the home location. Travel costs, accommodation and food will be provided where needed by the company

About this company

We’re a management, engineering and development consultancy which works on projects across the world. By challenging norms, we like to solve humanity’s most difficult problems. We’re committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of our staff as well as the environment, and communities in which we operate.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

It is expected, that upon completion, apprentices will progress professionally within the role with the option to undertake a Building Services Degree Apprenticeship, alternative higher level qualification or professional membership/chartership.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED

Andrew Challis

earlycareers.recruitment@mottmac.com

+442087742173

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000281313.

Apply now

Closes on Tuesday 31 December

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Company’s application instructions

Please apply directly on our page where you will set up your account, complete our online application form and complete an online assessment test.

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