London Building Services Apprentice

INTROBA CONSULTING LIMITED

London (EC1N 2NS)

Closes on Sunday 17 May 2026

Posted on 11 February 2026


Summary

The Building Services Engineering Design Apprenticeship includes a degree qualification in Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) and a qualification leading towards Incorporated Engineer status. We offer a competitive remuneration package, wellbeing benefits and an EAP to provide mental wellbeing support, guidance and advice.

Wage

£24,500 a year

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The pay may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course
Building services engineer (level 6)
Hours
30 hours a week of work and 1 day spent at University/College. (37.5 hours during University/College holidays).

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

5 years

Positions available

2

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

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

  • Actively participate in the company mentorship program, as a mentee
  • Working towards BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering
    Provide assistance to the team and other Design Staff as follows:

    HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical systems, Lighting, and Plumbing drafting as per mark-ups provided by Design Staff

  • Size Building Services Engineering systems to suit regulations, standards and requirements provided by Design Staff
    Perform calculations for mechanical (heating, cooling and ventilation loads) and electrical (lighting levels, circuit sizing etc)
  • Ensure portions of the Introba ’s quality assurance design requirements are being followed 
  • Ensure Introba ’s drafting standards are being followed 
  • Set up Revit models or AutoCAD drawing files 
  • Maintain AutoCAD files and Revit models 
  • Co-ordinate mechanical and electrical services in drafting software (assistance provided by Design Staff as needed) 
  • Detailed check of work prior to returning finished product to Designer

Where you'll work

150 Holborn
London
EC1N 2NS

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 engineer (level 6)

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What you'll learn

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).

Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. 

More training information

The Building Services Engineering Design Apprenticeship includes a degree qualification in Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) and a qualification leading towards Incorporated Engineer status. Building services engineering covers the design, installation, operation and maintenance of all the things that make a building safe, comfortable, energy efficient and functional. It’s always in demand and set to grow as buildings’ designs evolve to become more sustainable.

Training will be conducted on-site in our London office based in Holborn.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and 3 other subjects (grade A - C (grade 4 or above))

A Level in:

  • Mathematics (grade BBC)
  • Science: either Chemistry or Physics (grade BBC)

T Level in:

Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning (grade Merit or above)

BTEC in:

  • Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject are (grade BTEC Level 3:(UCAS points 128))
  • National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject ar (grade BTEC Level3: (UCAS points:112))

Other in:

Building Services Engineering Technician level 3 (grade Pass or Distinction at EPA)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience
  • Accuracy
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to think technically

About this employer

Introba is a global team of engineers, designers, and consultants shaping the future. Together, we elevate human experiences, build resilient communities, and protect the planet. Our Living Systems approach creates dynamic, smart, and connected environments. With more than 1,000 team members across five countries, we are driven by curiosity, inspiring change and empowering changemakers. We provide world-class building system engineering design, analytics, and consulting services, focusing on net-zero-first solutions using digital and AI technologies. Our culture of innovation ensures that we tackle complex challenges with sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. Our clients' projects are our passion.

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Company benefits

Benefits will be available after a successful probation period.

Includes:

  • Pension scheme
  • Income Protection
  • Life Assurance
  • Optional benefits via flex fund allowance

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion of the apprenticeship and an assessment the next step is Graduate Engineer (Fire, Mechanical or Electrical). 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014250.

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Closes on Sunday 17 May 2026

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