Apprentice Building Services Engineer
TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED
Cheadle (SK8 6QL)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 20 March 2026
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Summary
Excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, apprentice engineer to join our building services team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical and BIM/Revit) with a view of choosing their own preferred bias as they reach the end of their apprenticeship.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
- Hours
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08:30 - 17:30, Monday - Thursday.
08:30 - 14:00, Friday.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 6 July 2026
- Duration
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2 years 8 months
- Positions available
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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 applicant will work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level. You will be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer. You will be provided with structured, in-house, training and attend college one day a week. You will assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks, a summary of which is given below:
- Produce tender information – assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and other information for tender packages.
- Full electrical/mechanical design – assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services.
- Design calculations – produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages.
- Deadlines – support the team with design/admin tasks while managing internal and external deadlines and keeping actions on track.
- Liaise with engineers/technicians to gather information and communicate progress and next steps.
- Assist Principal Engineers – assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support.
- Utilities – applying for and managing statutory application process.
- Produce professional written outputs (emails, notes, schedules) and represent the business positively with external contacts.
Where you'll work
Oak Green, Stanley Green Business Park
Cheadle Hulme
Cheadle
SK8 6QL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
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
Day release at college.
Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any (grade 4/C or above)
- Any (grade 4/C or 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
- Organisation skills
- Initiative
- Professional manner
- Dependable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Confident
- Willing to learn
- Confident using Microsoft 365
Other requirements
We’re looking for an apprentice who brings strong people skills alongside a desire to learn. You’ll be a clear, professional communicator (written and verbal), comfortable asking questions and building relationships with colleagues and external project teams. You’ll show initiative and ownership, keeping tasks moving, meeting deadlines, and updating others proactively. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take feedback on board are essential.
Any evidence of taking responsibility (school/college projects, part-time work, clubs, volunteering).
You’ll be working in a busy, deadline-driven office environment, so you’ll need to be adaptable and take initiative. We’ll provide plenty of support and training, but you’ll need to bring commitment, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
About this employer
TACE, part of the Contollo Group, is a specialist building-services consulting-engineering practice which serves the public and private sectors with a focus on education, sports facilities, and multi-unit accommodation. A long-standing reputation for high-quality design services and expertise in low and net zero carbon solutions, helping our clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions. Our engineers work collaboratively to understand client perspectives and deliver tailored, commercially sound solutions that align with their environmental and operational goals. Our growth is founded on attention to detail, commitment, and the expertise of our team, resulting in strong client relationships and high levels of repeat business.
After this apprenticeship
The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk
01618867461
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000022506.
Apply now
Closes in 13 days (Friday 3 April 2026 at 11:59pm)