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Apprentice Building Services Engineer

BAM UK & Ireland • Apprenticeship • London, England, United Kingdom • 3d ago

Building a sustainable tomorrow

What if an apprenticeship programme was just the start of your incredible journey? From skills to success, the possibilities are endless. With a reputation built over 150 years, BAM has the depth, scale and momentum to offer you more than a next step. We offer you a path. One that can take you across sectors, into leadership, or even around the world. We invest in development because we want our people to stay and grow. Wherever you want to go, we’ll help you get there.

A BAM apprenticeship is a full time earn and learn position, where you will be involved in delivering multi million-pound projects. Leaving a lasting legacy and positive change in our communities.

Making Possible

Our construction works cover a range of different sectors and apprentices are based within a variety of different teams working on a wide range of projects, so the type of roles that we have are really varied and interesting. From day one on site you will be with an experienced team of professionals, supporting you to learn and grow your career as a BAM apprentice.

Your day to day will include:

Technical Development

Gain hands-on experience and put your learning into practise

Problem Solving

Learn how to overcome challenges on live projects
Drive quality through effective planning and right first-time delivery

On-Site Experience

Assist with the design and development of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Use industry-standard software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit) to create technical drawings.
Conduct site visits to assess project progress and resolve issues.
Collaborate with contractors and other engineers.
Learn to ensure compliance with building codes, sustainability standards, and health and safety regulations.
Be part of real construction projects and work closely with our skilled workforce
Apply your learning and knowledge in real world scenarios
Manage quality

Safety and Sustainability

Help to ensure that work is carried out safely in line with the company Health and Safety.
Maintaining high personal standards in health and safety
Maintaining high standards in environmental awareness and behaviour
Monitoring and recording delivery against the agreed programme and construction methods
Ensuring that works are accurate and set out before work commences

What you'll need

Academic Requirements

GCSE grade 5 (B) or above in Maths

GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in English Language

3 additional GCSE’s grade 4 and above

Plus

2 x STEM A-Levels or finance, economics, business

Relevant Level 3 Qualifications (e.g Civil Engineering, Construction in the Built Environment - Quantity Surveying)

T Level Design, Planning & Surveying for Construction

What’s in it for you?

As part of your apprenticeship you will work towards professional membership for your profession. We will support you on this journey with our network of professional mentors and subject matter experts, ensuring that you have all that you need to succeed.

In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, we provide continuing development opportunities within a creative and considerate work environment.

BAM is committed to equality of opportunity in all its employment practices, and to developing family friendly policies that support work-life balance.

Competitive Salary

BAM Benefits (online discount platform)

Volunteering Days

Wellbeing Days

Generous Holiday Allowance including additional holiday purchase scheme

Annual Salary Review

EPA (Employee Assistance Programme)

Mental Health & Wellbeing Programme

As well as working in alignment with our values of being collaborative, reliable, inclusive, and taking ownership we will look to understand your personal values, your potential and development areas for the role.

What do you bring to the role?

We are looking for candidates with a desire to develop a career in the construction industry, with the following skills and behaviours:

Disciplined and able to manage degree level study and a busy job role
A passion and desire to learn and grow within the industry
Highly numerate with an attention to detail
Able to adapt when priorities change
Happy to work on site and travel as and when required
Punctual, reliable, and committed to delivering high-quality work
Strong communication and teamwork skills

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

This is a two stage interview process. If you are successful at applicaiton stage, you will be invited to an online interview. The 2nd interview would then be in person in our London office