MEP Building Services Design Engineer - Degree Apprenticeship (Level 6)

We are recruiting for a Building Services Design Engineer Degree Apprentice to join our friendly and innovative London MEP team, who are involved in a wide variety of challenging and exciting projects. This apprenticeship opportunity is in partnership with London Southbank University.

Why join Buro Happold as an Apprentice? Our management team includes qualified professional engineers who learnt, developed and became qualified through the apprenticeship route. Many engineers who decide to progress through the apprenticeship route find that working during the day on projects whilst attending part-time study provides invaluable experience and enables a work-focused programme of learning delivering increased technical skills and behaviours that are invaluable for their career.

Within your team, you will be guided by your line manager and colleagues within a strong collaborative ethos that will enable you to develop your engineering understanding, knowledge and skills by working on a broad range of projects. There are also wider groups such as the Young Employees Forum (YEF) for those at an early stage of their career which provides a wider peer network across the many design, advisory and consulting disciplines that is Buro Happold. The YEF not only organises professional development events but has a wider focus on encouraging participation in voluntary activities and social events.

London South Bank University will provide an excellent programme of study on a day-release format, meaning you will spend one day per week in class for 24 weeks per academic year. A typical taught week will include eight hours of contact with academics, and an additional 12 hours of study. Starting salary on offer is £27,500 plus additional benefits.

What will I be doing?

• You will embrace the latest energy and MEP technologies to improve performance and sustainability. Sustainable design is the top of our corporate agenda.
• Undertake detailed building services (including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, sustainability) design and calculations (using both software and knowledge to verify robust calculations).
• Ensure service and project work are carried out to an excellent standard - within agreed deadlines and within budget.
• Prepare technical specifications and schedules, design development reports and innovative design solutions.
• Plan and manage input to Building Information Modelling software for production of design work.
• Use Building Information Modelling software to design engineering services on projects through learning from colleagues and in-house training.
• Represent the company as part of a team by attending design team meetings or meetings with clients and architects.

What do I bring to this role?

• A keen interest in the built environment and a desire to develop Building Information Modelling skills to express your designs.
• Confident, enthusiastic, proactive and 'can do' attitude.
• A positive and inquisitive approach and the confidence to ask and respond to challenging questions.

What qualifications will I need in order to enrol?

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

What do I get?

• Successful apprentices will graduate with a degree in Building Services Engineering (Level 6).
• iEng status upon Completion.
• Mentoring and support to achieve professional status and further industry accreditation.
• Support throughout your apprenticeship: apprentices buddy network, mentoring, young employees forum, structured on-the-job learning plan.
• Understanding and hands-on experience of MEP work in the built environment.

Please do not apply via this page as only applications via the above link will be considered. This role is for a September 2025 start, subject to enrolment deadlines and guidelines from London Southbank University.

Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key; we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another. Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions. Please let us know if there are any adjustments we could make to the application process to make it easier and more comfortable for you.