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Building Services Engineering Apprenticeship SMITH CONSULT LIMITED

Building Services Engineering Apprentice - Clevedon, near Bristol, South West. Learn to review, design and implement building lighting, heating, ventilation, power and water services. Use design software to model and create sustainable buildings. Full time role with Uni degree course at UWE. Motivated and enthusiastic applicants. Strong maths ability.

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Closing date: 28 Feb 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £16,000.00

    Salary dependent on education level. Applications welcome from A Level Students and upwards. Performance related bonus each year. EMI share option scheme in place. Uni fees and expenses all paid. Annual progress and salary review.

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm but flexible working available. Weekly day placement at Uni.

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    5 Years

  • Possible start date

    07 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    16 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000107958

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Visit sites and survey buildings/installations with senior engineers
  • Learn to report findings
  • Support engineering team in producing design documents and drawings using AutoCad and Revit
  • Attend meetings and work in teams, alongside MEP Engineers, Building Users, Architects and Structural Engineers
  • Use modelling software to examine building thermal properties and help visualise schemes
  • Attend uni to further qualifications 
  • Carry out uni coursework and assessments/exams
  • Read up and self learn to help support your development
  • Record your continued professional development to support industry membership progression

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

  • BEng(Hons) Buildings Services Degree Apprenticeship with UWE, Bristol
  • Courses are day release. Usually one day a week at uni
  • Depending on the level of qualification already held, degree course is 3 or 5 years
  • A Level students will need to get a C or above in A Level Maths to gain entry to UWE

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following a successful apprenticeship, the candidate will be degree qualified, have several years project experience and be able to progress their professional qualifications to become a Chartered Engineer CEng. 

Engineers follow the industry professional route set out by CIBSE which takes them through from Apprentice, Graduate, Engineer and Senior Engineer onwards to become an Associate and hopefully a company Director in their future career path.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience, Physical fitness, Confident, self motivated

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths, English, Science (Grade 5 and above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science especially Physics (Grade C/D) Desired

Things to consider

This is a mainly office based design role using 2D and 3D design software. A requirement for strong Maths understanding is key to enable you to identify anomalies. You will be expected to visit site and meet clients in meetings so confidence is also key. Great written work will be required in order to present strong reports and specifications.

About the employer

Smith Consult are a friendly & progressive team of design engineers based in Clevedon, south of Bristol. Our company started in 2012 working with many varied clients like schools & universities, police, offices, gyms, hospitals and residential projects. See our website for more info. We have a great opportunity available for an Apprentice Engineer to join and support the team, build a fantastic future for themselves and positively impact construction projects for future users.

Employer

SMITH CONSULT LIMITED

Address

Smith Consult Limited, Unit D St. Davids Court

Windmill Road

Kenn

BS21 6UP

Contact

Melanie Smith

m.smith@smithconsult.co.uk

01934832445

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Training

Training provider

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Apprenticeship standard

Building services design engineer (degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

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