Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Surveyor

ASSET ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Brierley Hill (DY5 1XN)

Closes on Friday 18 December 2026

Posted on 13 October 2026

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Summary

As an M&E Surveyor you will work directly alongside experienced surveyors in the team to learn the inspection, assessment and maintenance planning of mechanical and electrical systems within buildings. This is a hands-on apprenticeship designed to give you genuine responsibility on real projects from the start, supported by formal study.

Wage

£16,500 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. May require evening and weekend travel and occasional work to suit client site access.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 25 January 2027

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

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

  • Support surveyors in conducting inspections and assessments of mechanical and electrical installations, including HVAC, MVHR/heat recovery, BMS, LV electrical distribution, public health, fire detection and suppression, lighting, lifts and other building services.
  • Collect and record detailed asset data on site using AES's digital capture platforms (including GoReport and Asseticom), covering condition, functionality, location, attribute data, photographs and maintenance requirements.
  • Learn to assess systems against health and safety, building regulations, statutory compliance, and sector-specific standards (DfE, HTM, NHS, lender TDD criteria). Identify items that fall short of compliance and require remedial works.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of asset registers, life-cycle cost profiles and PPM schedules, supporting clients in planning for repair and replacement.
  • Support the drafting of survey reports, condition assessments and technical commentary, ensuring data is accurately recorded and clearly presented for client use.

Where you'll work

Dudley Court South
The Waterfront, Level Street
Brierley Hill
DY5 1XN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

GLP TRAINING LTD

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
  • Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
  • Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
  • Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
  • Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
  • Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
  • Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
  • Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

Other requirements

  • Holding a full UK Driving Licence and car.
  • Passing a DBS check.
  • Willingness to travel around the UK and internationally as required.

About this employer

Asset Engineering Solutions Limited (AES) is an independent building services and asset management consultancy founded in 2026. We deliver digital-first condition surveys, asset registers, lender technical due diligence and strategic asset management services to clients across the UK, Europe and North America.

We are an SME with a small, senior core team and a network of vetted survey partners. Every commission is led by a Chartered Engineer with hands-on experience, and our work spans further education, healthcare, retail, leisure, manufacturing and corporate estates.

https://asset-eng.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Following completion of the apprenticeship, we would support you with further learning and progression from assistant to Mechanical & Electrical Surveyor. There is a clear progression following this role and opportunities to become chartered with the IET or CIBSE.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ASSET ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Thomas Oakes

Tom@asset-eng.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000058989.

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Closes on Friday 18 December 2026