Building Services Design Engineering Graduate Apprenticeship

Scottish Apprenticeships


Date: 16 hours ago
City: Westhill, Scotland
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview

Job purpose

The Candidate

This role is ideally suited to School Leavers or those currently in full-time further education at college or University. In addition, this role may be suited to engineers who have already completed a trade apprenticeship within the construction industry and are looking to move into the professional side of the industry.

The Role

Our Building Services Design Engineer apprenticeship offers you the chance to Earn while you learn and gain a university-level degree while you work in your current role. You'll develop the skills and knowledge you need to effectively design, implement, and manage projects that maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community.

Please also refer to the vacancies section of our website for further details: https://www.ccdp.co.uk/vacancies/

For applicants, we offer a competitive wage & benefits package and cover the costs of university fees and travel expenses allowing the candidate to focus on their career and education.

Role

You will be working within a close-knit team and assigned a dedicated mentor and will work with them on a variety of exciting construction projects across a range of sectors. Key tasks of the role will include:

design mechanical and electrical engineering services to create high quality internal environments, developing detailed knowledge of heating, ventilation, cooling and lighting systems.

design engineering distribution networks for essential building services, including power, water and data.

design a variety of essential systems to ensure occupant safety.

Utilise latest computer software to create 3D models detailing how buildings function.

learn how to optimise the synergy between engineering and architecture to create low energy, sustainable buildings.

meet and work with clients and other professionals such as architects, cost consultants, master planners, ecologists, contractors, acousticians and fire consultants.

work closely with the construction teams on site to see your designs come to life.

continue to work with evolving technologies and innovative approaches to create a sustainable future for the built environment.

Education and Experience

School Leavers will have at least.

5 passes at National 5/standard Grade A-C in English, Maths and a science

3 Highers including Maths, English and a Science Subject

Those currently at College or in Further education will have completed/or be in the process of completing an ONC/HNC in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.

For those already working in the construction industry

will have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as an Engineering Technician within the construction industry (e.g electrician, plumbing/heating engineer, Ventilation Engineer)

Personal Skills

knowledge of engineering science and technology

maths knowledge

analytical thinking skills

to be thorough and pay attention to detail

articulate with excellent verbal communication skills

knowledge of building and construction

the ability to use your initiative

to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

problem solving

methodical and process orientated

motivated

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