Apprentice Mechanical Project Engineer – Building Services (Level 4)
PRICE BUILDING SERVICES LTD
Recruiting nationally
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026
Posted on 9 February 2026
Contents
Summary
You will support the delivery of mechanical services from design through installation and handover. The role combines practical site project experience and structured technical training.
This is an opportunity for someone organised, interested in engineering, and looking for a long-term career with clear progression opportunities.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)
- Hours
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7.30am to 4.30pm
30 mins lunch.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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5
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
On a day-to-day basis, the apprentice will support the delivery of mechanical building services projects while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers.
Typical tasks will include:
- Assisting with the coordination and delivery of mechanical services on live construction projects
- Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
- Supporting site teams, subcontractors and suppliers
- Attending site meetings, briefings and project reviews
- Monitoring progress against programme and reporting updates
- Assisting with planning, sequencing and logistics activities
- Supporting testing, commissioning and handover processes
- Maintaining accurate project records and documentation
- Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety and quality standards
The apprentice will receive ongoing support, supervision and mentoring throughout the programme to develop both technical and professional skills.
Where you'll work
Various sites around london
Section 106 Eligibility Requirement
Due to Section 106 local employment commitments on our projects, all applicants MUST live in one of the London boroughs listed below:
Camden
Hammersmith & Fulham
Wandsworth
Westminster
Southwark
Lambeth
Greenwich
Kingston upon Thames
Tower Hamlets
Applications from candidates living outside these boroughs cannot be considered.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CROYDON COLLEGE
Training course
Building services engineering craftsperson (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods including method statements.
- Produce risk assessment.
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify and report hazards and risks in the workplace. Take action to mitigate hazards and risk.
- Move, lift and handle materials safely.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards.
- Apply waste management techniques.
- Interpret information from, for example, drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
- Apply design techniques.
- Plan work activities and order.
- Apply resource management techniques and principles when planning work.
- Prepare area of work for setting out and work activities for self and others; carry out prework checks.
- Anticipate and minimise delays to planned work.
- Select materials, components, fittings and bracketry required to complete work tasks.
- Secure and store equipment and tools.
- Carry out pre commissioning activities.
- Fabricate pipework systems including pipe bending.
- Install systems for example cold water, hot water, return, heating, chilled.
- Use pipe-jointing techniques.
- Carry out the testing of a system following installation.
- Diagnose faults on systems.
- Apply electrical safety testing techniques.
- Complete a final quality inspection.
- Apply decommissioning and disassembly practices.
- Complete system handover activities.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Communicate verbally and in written form, including internal and external customers and colleagues, using sector specific terminology.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Record or enter information – paper based or electronic.
- Collaborate with others including customers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, other trades.
- Investigate problems to identify the underlying cause and solution.
- Work within limits of authority and escalate issues.
- Conduct toolbox talks and site inductions.
- Apply configuration techniques.
- Apply commissioning practices and techniques.
- Apply safe working practices and comply with safe working methods including method statements.
- Produce risk assessment.
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Identify and report hazards and risks in the workplace. Take action to mitigate hazards and risk.
- Move, lift and handle materials safely.
- Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and standards.
- Apply waste management techniques.
- Interpret information from, for example, drawings, specifications, and system schematics.
- Apply design techniques.
- Plan work activities and order.
- Apply resource management techniques and principles when planning work.
- Prepare area of work for setting out and work activities for self and others; carry out prework checks.
- Anticipate and minimise delays to planned work.
- Select materials, components, fittings and bracketry required to complete work tasks.
- Secure and store equipment and tools.
- Carry out pre commissioning activities.
- Fabricate pipework systems including pipe bending.
- Install systems for example cold water, hot water, return, heating, chilled.
- Use pipe-jointing techniques.
- Carry out the testing of a system following installation.
- Diagnose faults on systems.
- Apply electrical safety testing techniques.
- Complete a final quality inspection.
- Apply decommissioning and disassembly practices.
- Complete system handover activities.
- Apply team working principles.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
- Communicate verbally and in written form, including internal and external customers and colleagues, using sector specific terminology.
- Use information technology and digital systems. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Record or enter information – paper based or electronic.
- Collaborate with others including customers, colleagues, internal and external stakeholders, other trades.
- Investigate problems to identify the underlying cause and solution.
- Work within limits of authority and escalate issues.
- Conduct toolbox talks and site inductions.
- Apply configuration techniques.
- Apply commissioning practices and techniques.
Training schedule
- Training
- BSE Building Services Technician– Level 4
- Delivered via day or block release at college
- Ongoing on-the-job training and mentoring
More training information
- Skills
- Technical interest in engineering
- Organised and proactive
- Good communication skills
- Personal qualities
- Confident and enthusiastic
- Team-orientated
- Willing to learn and take ownership
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- ENGLISH (grade C /4 or above)
- Maths (grade C 4 or above)
- Science (grade C or 4 or above)
A Level in:
- Any (grade C 4 or above)
- Any (grade C 4 or above)
Desirable qualifications
Other in:
- Heat and Vent (grade Pass)
- Plumbing (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This role involves working on live construction sites, including high-profile commercial projects. Applicants must be comfortable working in a site environment and following strict health and safety procedures.
Other requirements include:
Ability to work safely on construction sites, including working at height where required.
Willingness to comply with all site rules, inductions and PPE requirements.
Understanding that some projects may require security clearance or background checks.
A professional and responsible approach when working on high-profile projects.
Ability to travel to different sites across London.
About this employer
About Price Building Services
Price Building Services is a leading UK mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) contractor, delivering complex building services solutions across major infrastructure, commercial and public-sector projects. We work with Tier 1 contractors and clients on some of the UK’s most high-profile developments, delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable outcomes.
People are at the heart of our success. We have a proven track record of developing apprentices and trainees through structured learning, mentoring and real project experience. Our commitment to skills development, local employment and social value means we don’t just build projects — we build careers and invest in the next generation of industry professionals.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the Level 4 Mechanical Project Engineer apprenticeship, the apprentice is expected to progress into a Project Engineer role within Price Building Services.
With continued experience and development, progression opportunities may include:
- Taking on increased responsibility across project coordination and delivery
- Progression into Senior Project Engineer roles
- Development into Project Management or Engineering
- Management positions
- Further professional training and qualifications in building services or project management
- The apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a long-term career within building services engineering and project delivery
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CROYDON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013859.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026