Mechanical Engineering Apprentice in Manchester

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Location: Manchester
Apprenticeship: Building Services Design Engineer, Level 6
Training Provider: University of Central Lancashire

We are the world’s first engineering consultant to be certified carbon neutral, Cundall’s mission is to provide a pathway to net‑zero‑carbon for all the buildings we design. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability to design this energy efficient, sustainable and cost‑effective buildings.

The Role You’ll Play

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Mechanical Engineer to join our Manchester office to learn what it takes to carry out the design of building services on some of the most exciting built environment projects in the UK and worldwide.

You will assist with mechanical building services engineering design and analysis and help define and translate client requirements into workable designs for buildings, facilities and services (heating, ventilation and air conditioning/cooling) all with sustainability at the forefront of the design.

You will be provided training by our expert engineers on how to perform engineering design and analysis and shown how to use drawing and calculation software such as Revit, Hevacomp and CYMAP.

As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real‑life projects, working four days of the week with one day‑release to study for the appropriate academic qualifications at University of Central Lancashire.

Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with CIBSE or IMechE, and in the long‑term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.

The Skills You’ll Bring

To be considered for the role you will be required to have either of the following:

• A‑Level: BBC including Maths and other science subject (such as physics, chemistry, further maths). General Studies accepted
• T‑level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit
• BTEC Diploma: Distinction*, Distinction*(to include Maths module).
• International Baccalaureate Diploma: 28P including grade HL5 in Maths
• GCSE: Maths & English C or equivalent
• Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician (Level 4)
• Completed a HND qualification.
• Taken part in the PlanBee scheme you will also qualify for this course.

During your studies and/or work experience to date you have developed a keen interest in engineering and/or construction.

You have a keen interest in learning new skills and are willing to work hard to reach your goals.

You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.

Please only apply to one Early Careers role at Cundall at a time. Multiple applications will not be accepted and we will only consider you for one role.

We know that to be the best at what we do we need a diverse workforce underpinned by an inclusive culture. Creating environments where everyone can find joy doing their best work is also great for everyone. That’s why we positively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, and encourage, support, and celebrate the diverse voices of our people.