WSP UK LIMITED
Wage: Competitive
Training course: Building services engineering senior technician (level 4)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed.
Start date: Monday 7 September 2026
Duration: 3 years 6 months
Positions available: 2
What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Wage Competitive Competitive wage offered Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Building services engineering senior technician (level 4) Hours Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Exact working hours to be confirmed. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 7 September 2026 Duration 3 years 6 months Positions available 2
As a Building Services Engineering Higher Apprentice in our Building Services team in Manchester you will:
Assist in the development of designs and production of drawings through different phases of building services design, and support with mechanical and electrical calculations You will be trained in the use of software engineering tools such as AutoCad (2D Drawings) and Revit (3D Drawings) to ensure our team have a full set of design skills Where practical, you’ll get the opportunity to visit site, carry out site inspections and see the projects you're working on, coming to life
8 First StreetManchesterM15 4RP
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Course contents Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined building services engineering problems.Apply building services engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating building services engineering systems.Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve well-defined building services engineering problems.Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts.Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined building services engineering problems.Produce and interpret building services engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used.Produce building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation.Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation.Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks.Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work.Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against building services engineering project plans.Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes.Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales.Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements.Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions.Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information.Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance.
You will attend College to study a Higher Apprenticeship in Building Services Engineering and gain a level 4 qualification, as well as completing your End-Point Assessment You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team
GCSE in:
5 GCSEs including English, Maths, Science (grade Level 5 or above)
A Level in:
3 A Levels (or equivalent) in a relevant subject (grade Pass)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsLogicalTeam working
As one of the world’s leading engineering consultancy firms, at WSP we’re passionate about the big questions, and big answers, naturally. For us that’s all about reaching beyond the expected to do work that’ll make a profound impact felt long into the future. We engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come. We’ve been involved in many high-profile projects like The Shard, Crossrail, M1 Smart Motorway and the London Olympic & Paralympic Route Network.
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2 paid days a year for volunteering, cheaper gym memberships, discounts with selected high street retailers, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), WSP's Cycle to Work Scheme, reduced rates on gadget insurance and other benefits.
You will be enrolled onto a bespoke internal development programme to help you to attain the knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully achieve your apprenticeship, and support your career You will have the support of your team, line manager, mentor and buddy as well as a dedicated early careers team
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