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2023 Apprenticeship - Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) Engineer - Heathrow Airport MACE LIMITED

Our impact can be seen everywhere from the skylines that form cities around the world to vital infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play. We are involved with the design, supply, installation and commissioning of all MEP systems whilst studying for the Building Services Engineering Senior Technician L4 apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 20 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 9am - 5:30pm Friday - 9am - 4:30pm. Due to the nature of construction you may be expected to work additional hours. Whilst working on site typical start time is at 8am instead of 9am.

    Total hours per week: 36.5

  • Expected duration

    4 Years

  • Possible start date

    11 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Sep 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Higher
    Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000089405

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

As an Apprentice Building Services Engineer you will be involved in the project management of all MEP related services and any other interfacing trades. Apprentices will be given the opportunity to experience all sectors of the business to gain a solid understanding of the industry whilst become competent and well-rounded in all aspects. Apprentices are given the opportunity to work on exciting projects in and around London gaining experience of managing MEP systems. Modern buildings are full of complex engineering systems from heating and cooling to lighting control, audio visual, IT, power systems as well as Building Management Systems; these systems make up the heart of every building.
 
Responsibilities will include:

  • Being an integral part of the project delivery team specialising in technical services. 
  • Developing and Implementing MEP strategies on a project from pre-construction to post completion. 
  • Actively engaging with a variety of stakeholders including clients, local communities, team members and suppliers.
  • Find solutions to any problems that arise in the construction phase. 
  • Assisting in procurement of the integral parts and packages associated with building services. 
  • Advising the design teams on co-ordination and pre-fabrication of services within building design.
  • Assisting in planning and programming building services within the construction programme
  • Management of sub-contractors/ trades
  • Management of health & safety on site
  • Assisting with the production of monthly project audits and reports
  • Delivering building service engineering for a range of different buildings and clients
  • Commissioning management and witnessing
  • Testing integrated systems including building control sign off
  • Assist in gaining practical completion
  • Managing project close out and the defect period.

This role will be based at Heathrow Airport. You will gain exposure to all aspects of project delivery from concept design, through to construction, commissioning, validation handover and into operation.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Our structured training programme will teach you technical and business skills to help you succeed in your career.

The MEP Assistant apprenticeship will work towards the Building Services Engineering Senior Technician L4 which consists of work-based experience and training.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

We’ll also support you in gaining professional membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Problem solving skills, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 subjects including Maths and English (Grade 4/C) Essential
A Level or equivalent any subjects (Grade 96 UCAS Points) Essential

About the employer

At Mace, we are global experts in shaping the built environment. From development and consultancy, to construction and operations, we connect expertise across the entire property lifecycle to help our clients, people, communities and society achieve more than they believe is possible. You can see our impact everywhere: from skylines that form cities around the world to the infrastructure that communities depend on to live, work and play.

Employer

MACE LIMITED

Address

London Heathrow Airport

Hounslow

TW6 2QF

Contact

emerging.talent@macegroup.com

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Training

Training provider

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Building services engineering senior technician

Level 4 (Higher national Certificate)

Employer's Application Instructions

Our recruitment process comprises an online application form where we'll ask some initial questions about you and your motivations, a video interview so that we can find out more about you, and a virtual assessment day where we get to meet and learn more about each other. If you need any reasonable adjustments to be made at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know and we'll be more than happy to accommodate.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

Apply now

Closing date: 20 Dec 2022