Fancy joining an award-winning apprenticeship scheme?
As a Building Services Design Engineer you will work within a team of experienced engineers and assist with the design of various installations found in buildings such as the lighting, power and security to bring buildings to life!
Imagine yourself in an amazing building. Take away the lighting, heating, ventilation, lifts, escalators, plumbing, power supply, energy systems and the security and safety systems... All that is left is a cold, dark, empty shell! Without building services design engineers these spaces would not be brought to life!
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of simple calculations
General sizing calculations
Production of manual and CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings
Site visits
Site surveys
Contributing to providing solutions to design problems
Ensuring designs meet required standards following our Integrated Management System
Keeping your training log up to date and attending training/CPDs where appropriate
Supporting the administration of projects
Commit to supporting strategic TB+A sustainability policies and our internal environmental programme objectives
Training Programme Requirements
Commit to goals and objectives of a career development programme including attendance of in-house and external technical and non-technical training
Familiarise and learn about sustainable low energy initiatives and to share this with other members of your team and wider within the Partnership
The Apprenticeship
You will attend college 1 day per week to study for a foundation degree in Building Services with Sustainable Energy at South West College (Dungannon or Enniskillen). In addition, you will develop your professional knowledge and experience within the workplace.
This is a permanent opportunity; the apprenticeship is just the start of your journey to ultimately achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. There will be opportunities to continue academic progression.
Meets the entrance requirements for the course associated with this opportunity - details below, but please verify with course provider for final requirements.
All applications will be individually considered but HLA students must be in full time employment when they commence their studies in September 2025. Successful applicants must have normally studied at level 3 or above for a minimum of two years. Applicants should possess a minimum of five GCSEs grades A, B, C that should include English and Maths or other equivalent qualifications in addition to one of the following:
successful completion of an advanced diploma equating to 48 UCAS points.
successful completion of a BTEC Extended Diploma/Diploma/Sub Diploma/ Certificate in a related subject equating to 48 UCAS points.
Completion of A-level study equating to a minimum of 48 UCAS points;
equivalent qualifications such as Scottish Certificate of Education or International Baccalaureate, a European Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificate with grade C or above in four subjects at higher level equating to 48 UCAS points.
qualifications deemed equivalent to the above;
UCAS tariff score of 48 or above is desired for entry to this program entry can also be made from national certificate/diploma, HE access, NVQ’s (students who hold relevant NVQ level 3 qualification will be considered for admission that is supported by experiential learning) or by the colleges policy relating to APEL.
Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.
To be eligible to commence study on the HLA pathway, applicants must have secured full-time paid employment in a building services engineering related position.
Knowledge - Essential
Knowledge / experience of AutoCAD
Proven hands-on and demonstrable experience in a similar role
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Proficient and accurate typing
Knowledge - Desirable
Proficient in AutoCAD
Knowledge of Revit
Experience within a building services design consultancy
Skills - Essential
Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines
Dealing competently with diverse enquiries and people
Dealing tactfully and diplomatically with confidential information
Good numeracy and literacy
Excellent oral communication with a professional phone manner
Attributes and Personal Characteristics - Essential
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Organised
Willing to learn
Calm and unflustered when under pressure
Patient with good listening skills
Flexible attitude to work
Proactive team member
Works on own initiative
Approachable and personable
Commitment to maintaining high quality standards (good attention to detail)
Willing to travel to other offices when required
Attributes and Personal Characteristics - Desirable
Interest in Buildings and Architecture
Interest in sustainability in the built environment
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