Apprentice Building Services Engineer

Excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, apprentice engineer to join our building services team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical and BIM/Revit) with a view of choosing their own preferred bias as they reach the end of their apprenticeship.

Requirements

• GCSE in: Any (grade 4/C or above), Any (grade 4/C or above), English (grade 4/C or above), Maths (grade 4/C or above), Science (grade 4/C or above)
• Strong people skills alongside a desire to learn
• Clear, professional communicator (written and verbal), comfortable asking questions and building relationships with colleagues and external project teams
• Initiative and ownership, keeping tasks moving, meeting deadlines, and updating others proactively
• Positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take feedback on board
• Evidence of taking responsibility (school/college projects, part-time work, clubs, volunteering)
• Adaptability and initiative for a busy, deadline-driven office environment
• Commitment, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Confident using Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks:
  • Produce tender information - assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and other information for tender packages
  • Full electrical/mechanical design - assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services
  • Design calculations - produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages
  • Deadlines - support the team with design/admin tasks while managing internal and external deadlines and keeping actions on track
  • Liaise with engineers/technicians to gather information and communicate progress and next steps
  • Assist Principal Engineers - assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support.
  • Utilities - applying for and managing statutory application process
  • Produce professional written outputs (emails, notes, schedules) and represent the business positively with external contacts
• Work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level.
• Be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer.
• Be provided with structured, in-house, training and attend college one day a week.

Benefits

• Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.
• Training course: Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
• Hours: 37 hours 30 minutes a week. Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 and Friday, 08:30 - 14:30.
• Start date: Monday 6 July 2026
• Duration: 2 years 8 months
• After this apprenticeship: The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development.

Application Process

• Training provider: THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
• Training course: Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
• Training schedule: Day release at college. Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus

About TACE

TACE, part of the Contollo Group, is a specialist building-services consulting-engineering practice which serves the public and private sectors with a focus on education, sports facilities, and multi-unit accommodation. A long-standing reputation for high-quality design services and expertise in low and net zero carbon solutions, helping our clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions. Our engineers work collaboratively to understand client perspectives and deliver tailored, commercially sound solutions that align with their environmental and operational goals. Our growth is founded on attention to detail, commitment, and the expertise of our team, resulting in strong client relationships and high levels of repeat business.

• https://www.tace.co.uk/

Contact

• THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
• Apprenticeship Team
• Email: apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk
• Phone: 01618867461
• The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000028650.