UK Degree Apprenticeship Programme: Building Services

These opportunities are for those who have (or working towards) GCSEs or equivalent and looking to undertake an advanced apprenticeship (level 3). The apprenticeship programme typically runs for around five years.

What You'll Be Doing

Building Services

In this team, you’ll help design the systems that make buildings safe, comfortable, efficient and sustainable. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers and other specialists on projects across a range of sectors, gaining experience throughout different stages of the design and delivery process. Our Building Services engineers work across both electrical and mechanical disciplines, including power, lighting and fire detection, as well as heating, ventilation, air conditioning and water services.

• Support the design of building services systems on a variety of projects.
• Assist with engineering calculations, drawings, models and technical documentation.
• Use digital design and BIM tools to help develop coordinated engineering solutions.
• Work with engineers, architects and other technical disciplines.
• Take part in project meetings, site visits, surveys and inspections.
• Develop your understanding of sustainable and energy-efficient building design.

Rail Systems | Electrification & Power

In this team, you'll apply your electrical and building services engineering knowledge to the railway environment. You'll work alongside engineers helping to develop the electrical infrastructure needed to support safe, reliable and efficient rail networks. This provides a different application of the skills you'll develop through your degree, giving you exposure to complex transport infrastructure and multidisciplinary engineering.

• Support the design of electrical power and electrification systems for railway projects.
• Assist with engineering calculations, drawings, models and technical documentation.
• Develop your understanding of how electrical systems support safe and reliable railway operations.
• Use digital engineering tools to support the development and coordination of designs.
• Work alongside rail, civil, structural and other engineering disciplines.
• Develop your understanding of safety, sustainability and technical standards within the rail industry.

Your Development

You'll combine academic study with practical experience, allowing you to apply what you learn at university to real engineering challenges. You'll receive support from experienced engineers and mentors while gradually taking on more responsibility as your knowledge, skills and confidence develop. You will join our three-year early careers soft skills development programme – Accelerating your Future.

What We're Looking For

• A genuine interest in engineering and how things work.
• Enjoyment of maths, science and solving technical problems.
• Interest in electrical systems, sustainable design and emerging technology.
• Curiosity, motivation and keenness to learn.
• Good attention to detail and a logical approach to problem solving.
• Enjoyment of working collaboratively and communicating with others.
• Comfort using digital technology and keenness to develop new technical skills.
• Commitment to balancing academic study with workplace learning.

Benefits

• Financial Wellbeing: Biannual salary reviews for the first three years, pension contributions, life assurance, income protection, flexible benefits, and annual bonus schemes.
• Employee Ownership: Shared success through personal and group performance bonuses, with opportunities to shape the business.
• Health and Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plan, access to menopause experts, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
• Lifestyle: 33 days holiday (increasing to 35 after 5 years), with the option to buy or sell leave, and employee saving schemes and discounts.
• Family and Carers Leave: Enhanced family leave policies, including paid maternity, adoption, paternity/partner leave, and additional paid leave for caring responsibilities.

Agile Working

We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Application Process

• Application form
• Online strengths-based assessment
• Single-stage strengths-based interview

CVs and cover letters are not required.