Graduate Apprenticeship – Trainee Building Services Engineer – Glasgow

Brush Transformers; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Brush Transformers offers a Graduate Apprenticeship for a Trainee Building Services Engineer in Glasgow, combining hands-on project experience with university studies. Ideal candidates will be motivated individuals keen on engineering specializing in low carbon building services, with SQA Highers in relevant subjects.

Benefits

Hands-on project experience and mentorship

Competitive salary and employee benefits

Structured career progression

Qualifications

• SQA Highers required including Mathematics and Engineering subject.
• National 5 English at grade C or above needed.

Responsibilities

• Join Graduate Apprenticeship program while studying for BEng (Hons) in Engineering.
• Learn and use engineering design software.
• Assist with calculations, drawings, and site visits.

Skills

Clear verbal and written communication

Confidence with numbers and technical measurements

Organised and methodical approach

Strong time management

Logical thinking and problem-solving

Education

SQA Highers: BBBB including Mathematics, English, and one of Engineering Science, Physics, or Technological Studies

National 5 English at grade C or above (if not held at Higher)

Job description

Graduate Apprenticeship – Trainee Building Services Engineer – Glasgow

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and curious individual to begin a rewarding career in engineering and construction – earning while learning through a Graduate Apprenticeship with University of Strathclyde.

About The Role

Job Summary: We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and curious individual to begin a rewarding career in engineering and construction – earning while learning through a Graduate Apprenticeship with University of Strathclyde.

Key Responsibilities:

• Join our Graduate Apprenticeship programme while studying for your BEng (Hons) in Engineering: Design & Manufacture at Strathclyde University.
• You will be based from our Glasgow office and can specialise in either mechanical or electrical engineering.
• This is a blended learning opportunity combining vocational training with occasional day release.
• The role is office–based and focused on low carbon building services engineering design, with regular site visits to live construction projects.
• The course will start in September 2025.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and use engineering design software
• Review and check technical drawings
• Attend internal design review meetings
• Shadow qualified engineers on live projects
• Join engineers on client site visits and meetings
• Assist with calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Support general office activities such as document management

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience & Skills:

• SQA Highers: BBBB including Mathematics, English, and one of Engineering Science, Physics, or Technological Studies
• National 5 English at grade C or above (if not held at Higher)

Essential Skills:

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Confidence with numbers and technical measurements
• Organised and methodical approach
• Strong time management and reliability
• Logical thinking and problem–solving

Personal Qualities:

• Comfortable working across office, site, and university settings
• Commitment to safety and good practice
• Curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Interest in a long–term career in building services engineering

What We Offer

• Hands–on project experience and mentorship
• Competitive salary and employee benefits
• Structured career progression in a growing business

Closing date for applications will be 11th July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 21st July.

About The Company

RYBKA, part of the BRUSH Group, is a multi–disciplined engineering consultancy practice that specialises in mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) projects in the built environment. With offices across Scotland, RYBKA is recognized for their environmentally friendly projects and cost–effective engineering, which has led to multiple Scottish Design Awards.

With a proven track record of delivering projects across the UK since 1930, RYBKA specialises in transport, hospitality, healthcare, education, commercial, and defence sectors. Key projects include Dunfermline Learning Campus, East Lothian Community Hospital, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Edinburgh Airport Terminal Expansion, and Village Hotels.

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