Join our team as a Building Services Electrical Engineering Apprentice! You'll gain practical experience in electrical system design and installation while working towards formal qualifications with strong career support.
Training course: Building services engineer (level 6)
Hours
Monday to Friday with flexible start/finish times. Flexible start between 08:00 and 09:30, finishing between 16:30 and 18:00 (includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break daily).
37.5 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 22 September 2026
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
- Assist senior engineers in designing electrical systems, including lighting, power distribution, and safety systems
- Use CAD and BIM software (such as AutoCAD or Revit) to produce and update technical drawings and models
- Carry out electrical load calculations, cable sizing, and energy efficiency assessments under supervision
- Visit project sites to perform surveys, inspect installations, and check progress against technical specifications
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including mechanical engineers, architects, and site contractors
- Maintain clear technical documentation, design logs, and compliance records inline with relevant industry standards and safety regulations
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
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Building services engineer (level 6)
Your training plan
Building Services Engineer Level 6.
- Day-Release College Training: You will attend London South Bank University one day per week to study the academic and theoretical modules of the apprenticeship
- On-the-Job Mentorship: The remaining four days will be spent gaining practical workplace experience at our main office
- Regular Reviews: You will have quarterly progress reviews with your workplace mentor and college assessor to track learning milestones and portfolio building
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade C)
- Mathematics (grade 4)
- Mathematics (grade C)
- Physics (grade C)
Desirable qualifications
T Level in:
- Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (grade Merit)
- DD / DDM (Engineering) (grade Merit)
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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
Other requirements
- Travel to Site/College: Ability to commute reliably to the main office, college/university, and various client construction sites across the region
- Site Work Conditions: Must be comfortable visiting construction sites, wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and adhering strictly to Health & Safety standards
- Right to Work: Must have the legal right to work in the UK and satisfy statutory apprenticeship funding eligibility criteria
- Security & Clearances: May be required to undergo a DBS check or basic security screening depending on specific project and client requirements
About this company
Bradstock Consulting Engineers Ltd t/a MEPS Consulting is a specialist Building Services Engineering and Sustainability Consultancy working across the built environment. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative, energy-efficient, and sustainable engineering solutions for a wide range of commercial, residential, and public sector projects.
We are committed to nurturing emerging talent, providing our apprentices with direct one-on-one mentorship, diverse project experience, and full professional support towards a successful engineering career.
https://www.mepsconsulting.co.uk (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 25 days paid annual leave plus public/bank holidays
- Private Medical Insurance (upon completion of 3-month probation period)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Coverage of approved expenses related to apprenticeship training
After this apprenticeship
- Immediate Role: Transition into a full-time role as a qualified Electrical Building Services Engineer upon successful completion of the BEng Degree Apprenticeship
- Professional Registration: Full support to work towards professional recognition, such as Incorporated Engineer (IEng) or Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with professional bodies like CIBSE or the IET
- Long-Term Growth: Long-term progression opportunities into Senior Electrical Engineer, Lead Design Engineer, and Management/Associate Director roles within MEPS Consulting.
- Specialisms: Opportunities to lead projects in sustainable design, low-carbon technologies, and complex building infrastructure
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BRADSTOCK CONSULTING ENGINEERS LTD
Matthew Bradstock
[email protected]
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000049020.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 07 September 2026
