Building Services Apprentice

Assists in designing and calculating building services systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing) while studying towards an engineering degree through a hands-on apprenticeship.

WHERE PASSION + PURPOSE ALIGN

Join Introba, a global team of engineers, designers, and consultants shaping the future. Together, we elevate human experiences, build resilient communities, and protect the planet. Our Living Systems approach creates dynamic, smart, and connected environments.

With more than 1,000 team members across five countries, we are driven by curiosity, inspiring change and empowering changemakers.

We provide world-class building system engineering design, analytics, and consulting services, focusing on net-zero-first solutions using digital and AI technologies. Our culture of innovation ensures that we tackle complex challenges with sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. Our clients' projects are our passion.

Job Summary

The Building Services Engineering Design Apprenticeship includes a degree qualification in Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) and a qualification leading towards Incorporated Engineer status. We offer a competitive remuneration package, wellbeing benefits and an EAP to provide mental wellbeing support, guidance and advice.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

• Actively participate in the company mentorship program, as a mentee

• Working towards BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering
  Provide assistance to the team and other Design Staff as follows:

  • HVAC, Fire Protection, Electrical systems, Lighting, and Plumbing drafting as per mark-ups provided by Design Staff

• Size Building Services Engineering systems to suit regulations, standards and requirements provided by Design Staff

• Perform calculations for mechanical (heating, cooling and ventilation loads) and electrical (lighting levels, circuit sizing etc)

• Ensure portions of the Introba ’s quality assurance design requirements are being followed

• Ensure Introba ’s drafting standards are being followed

• Set up Revit models or AutoCAD drawing files

• Maintain AutoCAD files and Revit models

• Co-ordinate mechanical and electrical services in drafting software (assistance provided by Design Staff as needed)

• Detailed check of work prior to returning finished product to Designer

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 design engineer (degree)

• Equal to Level 6 (Degree with honours)

Your training plan

The Building Services Engineering Design Apprenticeship includes a degree qualification in Building Services Engineering BEng (Hons) and a qualification leading towards Incorporated Engineer status. Building services engineering covers the design, installation, operation and maintenance of all the things that make a building safe, comfortable, energy efficient and functional. It’s always in demand and set to grow as buildings’ designs evolve to become more sustainable.

Training will be conducted on-site in our London office based in Holborn.

Requirements:

Essential qualifications

• A Level BBC - Must include Mathematics and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 112)

• T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning. (UCAS points: 120)

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128)

• BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.  (UCAS points: 112)

• Building Services Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA, please get in contact with the LSBU Apprenticeships at apprenticeships@lsbu.ac.uk for Apprenticeships Routes

• If you have any of the above qualifications but don't meet the criteria, or any other technical qualifications awarded with UCAS points at a similar level, please get in contact with the LSBU Apprenticeships at apprenticeships@lsbu.ac.uk for Apprenticeships Routes

• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Full entry requirements can be found: Building Services Design Engineering Apprenticeship | London South Bank University

Skills

• Communication skills

• IT skills

• Attention to detail

• Organisation skills

• Number skills

• Analytical skills

• Logical

• Team working

• Patience

• Accuracy

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to think technically

Annual wage: 

• £24,500 a year. The pay may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.

Training course: 

• Building services design engineer (degree)

Hours:

• Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week between 8am to 6pm

Possible start date:

• 01 September 2026 

Duration: 

• 60 months

About this company

Introba is a global team of engineers, designers, and consultants shaping the future. Together, we elevate human experiences, build resilient communities, and protect the planet. Our Living Systems approach creates dynamic, smart, and connected environments.

With more than 1,000 team members across five countries, we are driven by curiosity, inspiring change and empowering changemakers. We provide world-class building system engineering design, analytics, and consulting services, focusing on net-zero-first solutions using digital and AI technologies.

Our culture of innovation ensures that we tackle complex challenges with sustainable and forward-thinking solutions. Our clients' projects are our passion.