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.

In the UK and Europe, Tetra Tech has more than 6,000 employees and more than 50 offices. Our unique organisational structure enables us to be nimble and respond with the agility of a small business, backed by international resources and capabilities from across the world. Our people are at the heart of everything we do! They help our clients succeed, our business prosper and the communities we work in thrive.

In an Apprentice role, you will work on exciting, ground-breaking projects from day one, with support to grow in your chosen discipline as well as training to develop the core skills needed to succeed in a professional organisation. Our early careers programme gives you the chance to connect with others across the region/business who are also starting their career, as well as mentoring, Chartership support and more.

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.

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.

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 GCSEs 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.

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.

Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers