Building Services Engineer Trainee - Hands-On Project Start

Wates Group

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 22,000 - 28,000

Full time

4 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance
Car allowance
Health & wellness programme
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Birthday Day off

Job summary

Wates Group is offering a Building Services Engineering Trainee position in Birmingham. You will gain hands‑on experience across the design, installation and management of M&E systems throughout project lifecycles. The programme blends practical placement with structured learning and mentoring.

You will develop technical and behavioural knowledge through a hybrid of placements, workshops and qualifications, while advancing in an apprenticeship aligned to your programme. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above by Sep 2027.
  • Two A-Levels at grade D or above by Sep 2027.
  • Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding of how mechanical and electrical building services are designed, coordinated, installed and maintained across a project lifecycle.
  • Review technical information, drawings and specifications to support high-quality building services solutions.
  • Research current technologies and sustainability initiatives to identify efficient project solutions.
  • Monitor project progress and milestones, contributing to team meetings and reviews.
  • Assist in reviewing quality and compliance of installations by subcontractors.

Skills

Teamwork
Communication
Problem solving
Curiosity

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above) by Sep 2027
Two A-Levels (D or above) by Sep 2027

Job description

Wates Group is offering a Building Services Engineering Trainee position in Birmingham. You will gain hands‑on experience across the design, installation and management of M&E systems throughout project lifecycles. The programme blends practical placement with structured learning and mentoring.

You will develop technical and behavioural knowledge through a hybrid of placements, workshops and qualifications, while advancing in an apprenticeship aligned to your programme. Applications close soon.

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