Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Design Engineer in Belfast

Are you looking for an exciting, interesting career role where you can help make a difference for the future? Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy. We provide data-driven, market-leading water, environment, infrastructure, planning, energy, and international development solutions to clients in the UK and Europe.

Turning the shell of a building into a fit-for-purpose environment requires wide-ranging mechanical and electrical engineering solutions that actively enhance the operation, comfort and safety of a building, such as ventilation, lighting, heating, and security systems. At Tetra Tech, we design and manage the installation of the building services engineering solutions to some of the most complex buildings in the country. Having supported many new build and refurbishment projects, we hold a track record of creating buildings where structure and engineering systems coexist harmoniously. We tailor these buildings to our clients’ bespoke needs, which include meeting strict sustainability and Net Zero Carbon requirements.

We have opportunities in our Manchester office for Apprentice Building Services Design Engineers. You will join an established team of experienced engineers working on a range of building types across all business sectors including life sciences, defence, commercial, education, industrial, residential, leisure, healthcare and retail, within both public and private domains. Our current portfolio includes a number of key projects including laboratories, major government clients, universities, workplace solutions and decarbonisation portfolios. The role will require you to integrate into local teams and to work with colleagues in other offices as project demands dictate.

This position will include day release to complete a fully funded professionally accredited BSc or BEng building services degree which is accredited by the relevant professional engineering institution. This position offers an exciting opportunity where you can gain invaluable "hands" on experience whilst gaining a degree.

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering designs
• Assist in design reviews and verification checks
• Assist in the contract administration of projects
• Support in the delivery of diverse projects
• Provide technical assistance to the members of the M&E Engineering team
• Liaise with clients, architects, contractors and stakeholders

• A minimum of three A levels at Grades A*-C including Mathematics and Physical Science or their equivalent or have completed a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician
• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s grade C or above including English Language and Maths
• An interest in Design
• Computer Literate
• Self – motivated

Application Closing Date: 15 February 2026

Assessment Day/Interviews held in April 2026

Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work. There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.

Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.