Building Services Engineering Apprentice
BAM CONSTRUCT UK LIMITED
FORE 2, 2, Huskisson Way (B90 4EN)
Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 25 February 2026)
Posted on 22 January 2026
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Summary
Building services engineers are responsible for the heating, water, electrical and telecoms/data systems inside a building. Think of it as being responsible for the heart and lungs of a building. An essential part of the job is to work out ways to lower carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of buildings.
- Wage
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£22,000 a year
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Annual salary review and regular increases
- Training course
- Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, hours between 8.00 and 6.00pm.
42 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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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
You will be working on projects across our southern region which includes the construction of schools and leisure centres as well as construction and refurbishment works.
On these projects you will;
- Assist with the design and development of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
- Use industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) to create technical drawings
- Conduct site visits to assess project progress and resolve issues
- Collaborate with contractors and other engineers
- Learn to ensure compliance with building codes, sustainability standards, and health and safety regulations
Where you'll work
FORE 2, 2, Huskisson Way
B90 4EN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Training course
Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
- Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.
- Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.
- Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
Training schedule
A BAM apprenticeship is a full-time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi-million-pound projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.
Upon successful completion of the 2-year Level 4 programme, you will then have the opportunity to progress on to a 3-year Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, gain a full honours degree.
More training information
Training will be delivered on a day release basis
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
- Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
A Level in:
- 2 x A Level/Btec or T Level in Construction (grade A-C (or equivalent))
- STEM A Level (grade C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.
We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.
With around 6,500 employees, we operate in Construction, Civil Engineering, Ground Engineering, Energy, Property Development, Facilities Management, and Site Solutions. Safety is our top priority—always before profit.
We’re proud to be an award-winning employer to ranked in HigherIns’ Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for three years in a row, Gold Members of The 5% Club for two years, and winners of the Employer Award for Construction Services at the Multicultural Awards 2024 and 2025.
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Company benefits
Online retail discount platform. Volunteering days. Wellbeing days. Professional Development bonus.
After this apprenticeship
At BAM we are committed to investing in your development. Upon completion of our Level 4 apprenticeship, you will receive a promotion and the opportunity to progress on to our Degree programme.
After completing the full 5-year programme with BAM most of our apprentices have their full Degree, relevant professional membership and are earning in excess of £30,000 + company car or allowance!
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000010134.
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Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 25 February 2026)
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