Apprentice Building Services Engineer
TARANIS ENGINEERING LTD
Bristol (BS48 1UR)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 February 2026
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Summary
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice Project Engineer to join our Mechanical & HVAC team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone starting out in their engineering career to gain practical, hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised qualification.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 08:30 to 17:30.
Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 years 8 months
- 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
The successful candidate will work alongside senior managers, project engineers, and subcontractors, supporting the delivery of high-quality mechanical and HVAC installations on a variety of construction projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop an understanding of engineering principles and industry practices.
- Assist with the planning and coordination of mechanical and HVAC works on construction sites, support engineers and project managers in the daily management of projects.
- Learn to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
- Assist with procurement processes, including ordering materials and monitoring deliveries.
- Attend site meetings and support with project updates and record-keeping.
- Observe and take part in inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
Applicants should have:
- A genuine interest in mechanical engineering and building services.
- Willingness to learn and take initiative.
- Good communication and people skills.
- Basic IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office).
- Commitment to completing an apprenticeship programme. Willingness to travel to sites as required.
Where you'll work
8 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road, Flax Bourton
Bristol
BS48 1UR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BATH COLLEGE
Training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
Training will take place one day per week, term time only, at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 2 other subjects (grade 4/C above)
- English (grade 4/C or above)
- Maths (grade 4/C or above)
- Science (grade 4/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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
You may be required to attend other sites, and you will be fully supervised by a Taranis Project Manager.
About this employer
Taranis Engineering is a leading UK mechanical engineering company specialising in the delivery of complex building services installations. Our capabilities span the full project lifecycle — from design development and pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and client handover. Following completion, we provide bespoke maintenance solutions to ensure long-term system performance and reliability. Operating across commercial, industrial, and high-technology sectors, we are committed to safety, quality, and engineering precision in every project we deliver.
After this apprenticeship
The successful candidate is expected to progress to a full building services Project Manager, taking responsibility for their own projects with the option to progress to higher education if desired.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BATH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015295.
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Closes in 28 days (Friday 13 March 2026 at 11:59pm)