3 New Bridge Square
Swindon, SN1 1BY

Method Consulting Llp - Building Services Engineer Apprentice

Salary: £15,600 a year
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Apprenticeship
Hours: 37.50
Closing Date: Sun 31 May 2026 - 11:59 pm UTC
Method Consulting Llp - Building Services Engineer Apprentice

Summary

Design the systems that keep buildings comfortable — heating,
cooling, ventilation and water. Use 3D software to turn ideas into accurate digital models that ensure everything fits and works. Collaborate with architects and engineers to create efficient, comfortable spaces. This pathway can lead to becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Annual wage: £15,600 a year
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Training course: Building services engineer (level 6)

Hours
4 Days in Swindon Office and 1 Day at UWE for Study. Shifts to be confirmed.
37.5 hours a week

Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026

Duration: 5 Years

Positions available: 2

Work

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

  • Design building services systems, including heating, cooling, ventilation, and water
  • Work with architects and engineers to develop efficient and effective building designs
  • Create accurate 3D digital models using specialist design software
  • Coordinate designs to ensure all systems fit within the building layout
  • Check that systems function correctly and meet required standards
  • Solve technical problems during the design and coordination process
  • Contribute to creating comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient spaces
  • Develop professional skills toward becoming a Chartered Engineer

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

UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST OF ENGLAND, BRISTOL

Your training course

Building services engineer (level 6)

Your training plan

  • Five-year fully funded programme
  • Full-time role: 37.5 hours per week
  • 4 days in the Swindon office at 3 Newbridge Square, Swindon, SN1 1BY
  • 1 day at the University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol, BS16 1QY for study
  • Reasonable travel expenses to and from UWE once a week

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Language (grade 5 or 6 (B))
  • Maths (grade 5 or 6 (B))
  • Any subject (grade B)
  • Maths (grade B)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

  • Science (grade B)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Enthusiastic
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Interest in engineering
  • Problem solving

About this company

Method Consulting is a specialist engineering and sustainability consultancy focusing on mechanical & electrical services and sustainability in the built environment.

Using a holistic approach, our common goal is to reduce the environmental impact of buildings through intelligent engineering, expert technical analysis, and sustainable design.

https://www.methodllp.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Please refer to our website for the full list of benefits

https://www.methodllp.com/careers/benefits-and-incentives/

After this apprenticeship

  • Once graduated with your degree, you will be supported to achieve chartership status with the relevant organisation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Method Consulting Llp
Sam Winter
[email protected]

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000027557.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

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