Building Services Engineering Apprentice
TILBURY DOUGLAS CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Salford (M50 3XW)
Closes in 21 days (Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 16 July 2026
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Summary
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. They are currently looking for a Building Services Engineering Apprentice to support the delivery of mechanical and electrical services on our projects, working in live, occupied or fast-track environments.
- Wage
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£20,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
A competitive apprentice salary with progression as you develop
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Two days’ volunteering opportunities per year - Training course
- Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 or 08:30 - 17:00 to be agreed locally.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 August 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
As a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Apprentice, you’ll combine on-the-job learning with formal study, developing the core skills required to support the design, installation and commissioning of building services systems.
You will study towards a Building Services Engineering Level 3 Apprenticeship, with the support of experienced building services engineers and project teams.
Duties will include:
- Support the delivery of mechanical and electrical services for including HVAC, lighting, power, fire, data and life-safety systems
- Assist with site inspections, quality checks and coordination of M&E works within tight programmes
- Help interpret drawings, specifications and technical information in constrained or live environments
- Support coordination of building services with architectural finishes and other trades
- Assist with testing, commissioning and handover of building services systems
- Learn how health, safety and environmental requirements are managed in live or occupied buildings
- Support technical documentation, snagging and as-built information
- Work closely with site managers, designers, subcontractors and clients to help resolve technical issues
- Develop an understanding of how building services contribute to high-quality, compliant and client-ready spaces
Where you'll work
Waterfront Quay
Salford
M50 3XW
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Building Services Engineering Technician Level 3.
Day release at college, one day a week.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Genuine interest in mechanics
- Proactive
- Safety-focused mindset
Other requirements
A full UK driving licence is required (or working towards one by the time you start).
About this employer
Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. Our Engineering teams deliver high-quality, technically complex interior projects across sectors including commercial offices, health, education, defence and specialist environments. Building services play a critical role in ensuring these spaces are safe, functional, efficient and ready for occupation.
As a Building Services Engineering Apprentice, you’ll support the delivery of mechanical and electrical services on our projects, working in live, occupied or fast-track environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience while developing the technical and coordination skills needed for a career in building services engineering within the engineering sector.
Company benefits
We are a Platinum Member of the 5% Club, demonstrating our long-term commitment to earn-and-learn opportunities.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Join Tilbury Douglas and take your first step towards a career in building services engineering.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
Apprenticeships
apprenticeships@tscg.ac.uk
0161 886 7461
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043201.
Apply now
Closes in 21 days (Thursday 6 August 2026 at 11:59pm)