Apprentice Building Services Design Electrical Engineer
BAILEYGOMM LIMITED
Herts. (SG12 9BA)
Closes in 22 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 2 July 2026
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Summary
Kick-start your engineering career with BAILEYGOMM while studying towards a fully funded degree apprenticeship at the University of Hertfordshire. You’ll work with experienced engineers on real projects, developing skills in electrical building services design, CAD and specialist engineering software.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll earn while you learn and gain a fully funded degree with no tuition fees. You’ll receive mentoring from experienced engineers and work on live projects.
- Training course
- Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Details of working week:
For example, Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 28 September 2026
- Duration
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4 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
- Assist with the design of electrical building services for a range of projects.
- Produce and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Learn to use industry-standard software including Dialux Evo and Trimble ProDesign.
- Support engineers with electrical calculations and technical documentation.
- Assist in the preparation of engineering designs and project specifications.
- Attend design meetings and collaborate with engineers, architects and contractors.
- Visit construction sites to carry out surveys and monitor project progress.
- Develop an understanding of electrical systems, sustainability and energy-efficient design.
- Work alongside experienced engineers to solve technical problems.
- Apply the knowledge gained through your degree apprenticeship to real engineering projects.
- Maintain accurate project records and follow company quality and health & safety procedures.
Where you'll work
39 High Street
Ware
Herts.
SG12 9BA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Training course
Embedded electronic systems design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Design functional electronic systems and circuits from component level
- Utilise modern CAD technology to implement circuit design with understanding of considerations for heat dissipation, electrical interference and other industry specific considerations affecting layout
- Write and document structured code to comply with industry norms and to allow others to understand and subsequently maintain/modify the code
- Utilise modelling techniques for circuit design, embedded software development and thermal management
- Ability to demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of design for market, design for manufacturability, design for testability and design for maintainability
- Ability to develop a test plan for a product that they have developed
- Ability to explain the process by which a product is introduced into production, including what aspects are discussed at what stage and with whom and how development gateways work
- Ability to develop a basic project plan including resource planning, time planning, use of contingencies etc. Also techniques for predicting pinch points and strategies for timescale recovery
- Awareness of international standards and compliance requirements for the products designed by the employer. Ability to discuss the differences between legislative and non-legislative requirements
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge of basic business fundamentals including costs, overheads, gross margin, net margin, profit, and cash
- Ability to demonstrate awareness and understanding of basic health and safety principles both in the general workplace and specific to electronic circuit design
Training schedule
The successful apprentice will complete the BEng (Hons) Electronics Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with the University of Hertfordshire. Training will be delivered through a combination of workplace learning at BAILEYGOMM's offices in Ware and day-release attendance at the University of Hertfordshire, College Lane Campus, Hatfield, AL10 9AB. The apprentice will receive ongoing support and mentoring from experienced engineers, enabling them to apply the knowledge and skills gained at university directly to live engineering projects.
More training information
The apprentice will be enrolled with the University of Hertfordshire, an experienced provider of engineering degree apprenticeships. Training is delivered through a combination of workplace learning and scheduled university attendance. Regular progress reviews will take place involving the apprentice, BAILEYGOMM and the University to ensure the apprentice is supported throughout the programme and remains on track to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Language (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
A Level in:
- Maths (grade B)
- Physics (grade B)
Desirable qualifications
BTEC in:
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
- Initiative
- Willingness to learn
- Time management
- Self-motivated
- Engineering & Technology fan
About this employer
Founded in 1980, BAILEYGOMM is an established engineering consultancy specialising in mechanical, electrical and public health building services design, project management and construction management. Working across a wide range of sectors, we deliver innovative, sustainable engineering solutions for projects ranging from building refurbishments to large-scale developments. As an active member of the CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants Scheme, we are committed to developing future engineers through mentoring, professional development and hands-on experience on real engineering projects.
https://baileygomm.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Competitive salary
Fully funded degree apprenticeship
Mentoring from experienced engineers
Exposure to live engineering projects
Support towards professional registration
Career progression opportunities
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could secure a permanent role as a Building Services Design Engineer. You'll have opportunities to take on greater responsibility, work towards professional registration and Chartership, and continue your development through further qualifications, including a Master's degree.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE
Dominic Whyte-Ifill
D.Whyte-ifill@herts.ac.uk
07513832137
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040488.
Apply now
Closes in 22 days (Friday 24 July 2026 at 11:59pm)