Building Services Trainee Engineer – Apprenticeship

Wates Smartspace

Birmingham

Hybrid

GBP 18,000 - 24,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Wates is offering a Building Services Engineering Trainee programme in Birmingham, UK. You will learn through hands-on experience across the project lifecycle, from design to handover, while contributing to safe, sustainable and efficient building services.

The programme provides mentoring, structured training, and industry-recognised qualifications, with travel across project sites as required. A driving licence and GCSEs are required, with opportunities to pursue chartership.

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade 4/C or above by September 2027.
  • Two A-Levels at grade D or above (or equivalent) by September 2027.

Responsibilities

  • Develop understanding of mechanical and electrical building services design, installation and maintenance.
  • Review technical information, drawings and specifications with project teams.
  • Research current technologies, sustainability initiatives and industry best practices.
  • Monitor project progress, milestones and engineering deliverables.
  • Assist in reviewing quality and compliance of installations by subcontractors.
  • Gain understanding of testing, commissioning and handover activities.

Skills

Curious
Organised
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Communication

Education

GCSE Maths & English (Grade 4/C or above)
Two A-Levels (Grade D or above)
Full UK driving licence

Job description

Wates is offering a Building Services Engineering Trainee programme in Birmingham, UK. You will learn through hands-on experience across the project lifecycle, from design to handover, while contributing to safe, sustainable and efficient building services.

The programme provides mentoring, structured training, and industry-recognised qualifications, with travel across project sites as required. A driving licence and GCSEs are required, with opportunities to pursue chartership.

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