Building Services Degree Engineer apprentice

Summary

This is a 5-year degree apprenticeship where the course will be in a block release.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Undergraduate - £22k to £28k (depending on experience and qualifications)

Training course

Building services engineer (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 08:00 - 17:00. Friday, 08:00 - 16:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Working in the field of designing, installing, and maintaining the systems that support the comfort and functionality of buildings. This typically includes heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, high and low voltage power systems and other essential building systems (such as BMS / Fire Alarm / Security and Data).

Where you’ll work

Unit 9-10, Manor Park
Church Road, Great Barton
Bury St. Edmunds
IP31 2QR

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Building services engineer (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Apply engineering principles to solve broadly defined engineering problems and contribute to continuous improvement: scientific, theoretical, and technical principles.
Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, review and evaluate the results, including when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems or improving the performance of building services engineering components and systems.
Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
Identify, interpret, and compare information in relation to materials, components or parts used in building services engineering.
Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate building services engineering problems.
Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model building services engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of building services engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of building services engineering solutions.
Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against building services engineering project performance criteria.
Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
Apply ethical principles, Identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).
Apply engineering principles to solve broadly defined engineering problems and contribute to continuous improvement: scientific, theoretical, and technical principles.
Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, review and evaluate the results, including when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems or improving the performance of building services engineering components and systems.
Employ mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods, and apply an integrated or systems-based approach.
Identify, interpret, and compare information in relation to materials, components or parts used in building services engineering.
Research, collect, select and evaluate technical literature and other sources of data and information to address, analyse and evaluate building services engineering problems.
Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, policies, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
Select and apply computational and analytical techniques to model building services engineering problems, recognising the limitations of the techniques employed.
Contribute to the design, development and implementation of building services engineering solutions, and evaluate their effectiveness in the context of the whole project life cycle.
Manage and comply with statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation, and contribute to improvements in health, safety and welfare, within their own area of responsibility.
Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks.
Apply principles of sustainable development and evaluate their effectiveness on the whole project lifecycle of building services engineering solutions.
Manage engineering activities that contribute to sustainable development and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
Apply project management techniques, identifying, measuring, recording and reporting progress against building services engineering project performance criteria.
Manage quality processes and contribute to quality improvements.
Plans and manages resources, equipment and technology, to meet project requirements, specifications, costs and budgets and timescales, with an appreciation of statutory and commercial arrangements.
Monitor and manage individual performance, and the input of others, recognising the need to adapt to, and communicate, changing demands.
Comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) requirements.
Communicate in verbal and written contexts using appropriate methods for the audience. Use appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
Apply teamwork and collaboration principles.
Apply ethical principles, Identifying and analysing ethical concerns and making reasoned ethical choices.
Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating, recording and reviewing their continuing professional development (CPD).

Your training plan

Training schedule hasn’t been agreed yet.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Maths (grade UCAS 112)
Science subject (grade Merit or above)

T Level in:

Construction (grade Merit or above)

BTEC in:

Engineering subject (grade Merit or above)
Maths and further maths (grade merit)

Other in:

Building services (grade Pass at EPA)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The position may involve some working away from home (transport & accommodation will be arranged) Driving Licence will be an essential requirement.

About this company

Start your career with us! MARCH® is the leading provider of critical engineering services, supporting the industries we all rely on to improve their infrastructure, process, and digital environments.

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Company benefits

Pension contribution, course fees sponsored, Simply Health Plan, 25 days holiday per annum + 8 days statutory, potential for car allowance in years 3 & 4.

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician Apprenticeship opens up a clear and exciting career path within the Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) division of MARCH. As a valued member of the team, you will have the opportunity to apply for a permanent position and continue developing your skills and experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Our M&E division is involved in a wide range of projects, offering exposure to innovative building services solutions across various sectors. As your experience grows, you could progress into roles such as Building Services Engineer, Mechanical or Electrical Project Engineer, or even explore specialist areas such as sustainability, energy efficiency, or digital engineering.

MARCH is committed to investing in talent. We support continuous professional development through structured training, mentoring from experienced engineers, and opportunities to pursue further qualifications, including higher apprenticeships or degree-level study.

Your career journey with us doesn’t stop at apprenticeship completion- it’s just the beginning.

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