2025 Building Services Design Engineer - Degree Apprentice

Hoare Lea; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hoare Lea as a Building Services Design Engineer Degree Apprentice in Plymouth, where you'll gain hands-on experience in engineering design while supported by industry leaders. Engage in diverse projects, develop your technical skills, and work towards achieving an IEng status through structured training and mentorship.

Benefits

Structured Career Paths framework

One day of study leave during term time

Qualifications

• Two A levels including Mathematics and Physical Science or equivalent.
• Interest in a career in Building Services Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed designs and drawings.
• Participate in meetings with project teams and clients.
• Prepare engineering system designs on computers.

Skills

Analytical

Problem-solving

Education

Two A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science

Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician

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2025 Building Services Design Engineer - Degree Apprentice, Plymouth

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Hoare Lea

Location:

Plymouth, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

24.06.2025

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Apprenticeships
Building Services Design Engineer Degree Apprentice
(Bournemouth, Bristol, Cambridge, London, Oxford, Plymouth, Reading)

About us

We are an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings.

At Hoare Lea, you feel part of a family. We ensure you receive the best training and development in the industry to set you up for a bright future. We also understand that experiencing different projects helps you discover what suits you best, so all apprentices gain diverse project experience.

Joining our firm offers the chance to contribute to the future of engineering design. Our projects vary in scale, style, and location. We are committed to sustainable design, innovation, and collaboration with forward-thinking clients. You will have the opportunity to work on live projects from the start.

What are we looking for?

Are you an aspiring engineer eager to make a difference? Do you want to grow, learn, and be supported by industry leaders?

Engineering today involves more than just pipes and wires; it encompasses the entire building, from initial client discussions through construction and ongoing performance. We collaborate with architects and other professionals, playing a vital role in building design.

What might you be doing?

As an apprentice, your tasks will vary, exposing you to all aspects of our work to help you discover your strengths. You will learn to:

• Produce detailed designs and drawings
• Use the latest computer modelling software
• Undertake site surveys
• Research innovative technologies
• Participate in meetings with project teams, clients, or end users
• Prepare engineering system designs on computers
• Write specifications
• Monitor construction progress

There may be opportunities to specialise in electrical, mechanical, or digital engineering design.

Why Hoare Lea?

• Collaborate with industry’s best professionals across various built-environment disciplines.
• Work on innovative projects across different sectors.
• Advance your career through our structured Career Paths framework.

We are dedicated to providing the best training and development, ensuring all apprentices gain diverse project experience to discover their preferred specialism. Our projects span various scales and locations, emphasizing sustainability, innovation, and collaboration. You will work on real, live projects from the outset.

Training

You will develop technical and management skills in design and project management. In-house support, mentoring, and supervision are provided. You will have one day of study leave during term time to attend university for your BSc or BEng in Building Services Engineering. The Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship will lead to Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.

The apprenticeship typically lasts several months, depending on prior experience and opportunities to gain comprehensive competence.

What do you need?

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Two A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science, or equivalent
• Or a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician
• Genuine interest in a career within this sector