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Apprentice Building Services Engineer

TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED

Apprenticeship
Cheadle£15,600 per yearA-levels or equivalentTrades & ManualPosted 25 March 2026
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About this role

Wage: £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Training course: Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
Hours: 08:30 - 17:30, Monday - Thursday.
Start date: Monday 6 July 2026
Duration: 2 years 8 months
Positions available: 1

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.

Wage £15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3) Hours 08:30 - 17:30, Monday - Thursday. 08:30 - 14:30, Friday. 37 hours 30 minutes a week Start date Monday 6 July 2026 Duration 2 years 8 months Positions available 1

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

Oak Green, Stanley Green Business ParkCheadle HulmeCheadleSK8 6QL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

What you'll learn

Course contents Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing processApply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutionsOperate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminologyApply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentationSupport and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainabilityPlan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitationsConsider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projectsApply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentationCommunicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and dataApply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and informationPlan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performanceApply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing processApply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutionsOperate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminologyApply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentationSupport and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainabilityPlan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitationsConsider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projectsApply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentationCommunicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and dataApply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and informationPlan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance

Training schedule

Day release at college.

Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus.

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)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skillsIT skillsOrganisation skillsInitiativeProfessional mannerDependableAbility to prioritise tasksAbility to meet deadlinesConfidentWilling to learnConfident using Microsoft 365

About this employer

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.

https://www.tace.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development.

What you need

  • 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)
  • Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

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