TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED - Apprentice Building Services Engineer
Oak Green, Stanley Green Business Park, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6QL
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Summary
Excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, apprentice engineer to join our building services team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical and BIM/Revit) with a view of choosing their own preferred bias as they reach the end of their apprenticeship.
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
The applicant will work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level. You will be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer. You will be provided with structured, in-house, training and attend college one day a week. You will assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks, a summary of which is given below:
Produce tender information – assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and other information for tender packages.
Full electrical/mechanical design – assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services.
Design calculations – produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages.
Deadlines – support the team with design/admin tasks while managing internal and external deadlines and keeping actions on track.
Liaise with engineers/technicians to gather information and communicate progress and next steps.
Assist Principal Engineers – assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support.
Utilities – applying for and managing statutory application process.
Produce professional written outputs (emails, notes, schedules) and represent the business positively with external contacts.
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
Your training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Your training plan
Day release at college.
Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Any (grade 4/C or above)
Any (grade 4/C or above)
English (grade 4/C or above)
Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Science (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Initiative
Professional manner
Dependable
Ability to prioritise tasks
Ability to meet deadlines
Confident
Willing to learn
Confident using Microsoft 365
Other requirements
We’re looking for an apprentice who brings strong people skills alongside a desire to learn. You’ll be a clear, professional communicator (written and verbal), comfortable asking questions and building relationships with colleagues and external project teams. You’ll show initiative and ownership, keeping tasks moving, meeting deadlines, and updating others proactively. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take feedback on board are essential.
Any evidence of taking responsibility (school/college projects, part-time work, clubs, volunteering).
You’ll be working in a busy, deadline-driven office environment, so you’ll need to be adaptable and take initiative. We’ll provide plenty of support and training, but you’ll need to bring commitment, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
About this company
TACE, part of the Contollo Group, is a specialist building-services consulting-engineering practice which serves the public and private sectors with a focus on education, sports facilities, and multi-unit accommodation. A long-standing reputation for high-quality design services and expertise in low and net zero carbon solutions, helping our clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions. Our engineers work collaboratively to understand client perspectives and deliver tailored, commercially sound solutions that align with their environmental and operational goals. Our growth is founded on attention to detail, commitment, and the expertise of our team, resulting in strong client relationships and high levels of repeat business.