Level 6 Building Services Design Engineer Apprenticeship

Our award-winning Apprenticeship scheme lets you contribute to exciting projects while learning from industry-leading experts and lecturers. As valued team members, apprentices gain hands-on experience in 3D modelling and mechanical, electrical and public health design.

Role

Building Services concerns itself with the mechanical, electrical and public health design for building projects.

Duties include:

  • Developing sustainable designs and working with architects to provide ventilation, heating/cooling, lighting and power solutions using 3D modelling software
  • The role also covers overseeing the design being constructed and commissioned on site

You will attend the taught elements of your apprenticeship (including 1 day a week studying at London South Bank University and 4 days a week working at our London office).

Tasks include:

  • Developing knowledge and experience with electrical, mechanical engineering and public health
  • Developing knowledge in sustainable and energy efficient solutions
  • Developing skills in using 3D building modelling software such as Revit
  • Being a key member of the team supporting the design development

Training

You will be studying for a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering at London South Bank University, as well as achieving Incorporated Engineer status with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) at your End Point Assessment. 

In addition to this, at Waterman, you will experience the following continuous learning opportunities:

  • Workplace shadowing
  • Dedicated mentoring
  • Technical skills including software, people skills and health & safety training
  • Periodic in-house training from internal or external resource
  • Webinars and e-learning
  • Development days 
  • An excellent opportunity to first work towards becoming an Incorporated Engineer with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) with full support of a dedicated mentor and line manager and then work towards becoming fully Chartered once the apprenticeship is completed
  • There are excellent opportunities to develop your career within Waterman Group through in-house workshops, online learning, via the annual appraisal process and through CIBSE focused working groups
Apprenticeship Standard
Building services engineer (level 6)
Training Provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.30pm.
Expected Duration
5 Years 6 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Monday, 24th August 2026
Start Date
Monday, 31st August 2026

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative

Qualifications

  • 5 including English, Maths and Science GCSE, grade 9-4 (Essential)
  • Maths and a Physical Science A Level, grade B (in maths) B, C (Essential)
  • Engineering BTEC, grade DDM or above (Essential)

About the Employer

WATERMAN BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets. Founded in 1952, the company has since grown into a leading engineering and environmental consultancy with offices throughout the UK, Australia and Europe.

Job Details

Company
WATERMAN BUILDING SERVICES LIMITED
Location
Pickfords Wharf, Clink Street, London, England, United Kingdom
Employment Type
Degree Apprenticeship
Salary
Competitive
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