Start Your Career in Building Services Engineering
Are you looking for a career where you can earn while you learn, gain recognised qualifications, work on exciting projects across the UK, and build a long-term future with a growing company?
BMS Ltd is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious individual to join our team as a Building Services Engineering Apprentice. This role provides hands-on experience, professional training, and a clear pathway to becoming a qualified Design Engineer within the building services industry.
Whether you're leaving school, finishing college, or looking for an alternative to university, this apprenticeship provides an excellent opportunity to develop practical engineering skills whilst gaining valuable industry experience and qualifications.
About BMS
For almost 30 years, BMS Ltd has been providing complete building services design and installation solutions across a wide range of sectors.
We work closely with some of the UK's leading construction and fit-out contractors, delivering projects ranging from office refurbishments and fit-outs to large-scale new-build developments.
What sets us apart is our commitment to developing people. Over 50% of our current workforce started their careers at BMS as apprentices, demonstrating our strong staff retention and long-term investment in employee development. Many of our senior engineers, project managers, and management team members began exactly where you would be starting today.
As a small-to-medium-sized business, we provide a level of one-to-one mentoring and support that larger organisations often cannot offer. We believe the best way to learn is by doing, so from an early stage you'll be encouraged to get involved in live projects, communicate with clients, attend site visits, and develop practical skills with the support of experienced professionals.
The Role
At BMS, our design team provides a complete design service, taking projects from initial concept through to fully detailed technical designs.
Some projects involve modifying existing building services within occupied buildings to suit new layouts and client requirements. Others involve designing systems for new-build developments or buildings that have been stripped back to a blank canvas.
As a Building Services Engineering Apprentice, you will train towards becoming responsible for the design of Mechanical and Public Health services within buildings.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Assisting with the design of Mechanical and Public Health building services systems.
- Carrying out engineering calculations and technical assessments.
- Preparing design reports and technical documentation.
- Producing marked-up drawings and working closely with our drawing department to develop final designs.
- Attending site visits to gather information and ensure designs can be successfully implemented.
- Liaising with clients, contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other trades.
- Supporting project delivery from concept stage through to completion.
- Learning industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
As your skills and confidence develop, you will take on increasing responsibility and become a key member of the design team.
What You'll Learn
Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gain experience designing and coordinating a variety of building services systems, including:
Mechanical Services
· Heating Systems
· Air Conditioning & Comfort Cooling Systems
· Mechanical Ventilation Systems
· Natural Ventilation Systems
Public Health Services
· Hot & Cold Water Services
· Above Ground Drainage Systems
· Rainwater Systems
You will also gain valuable exposure to other areas of the business, including:
· Estimating and Pre-Construction
· Project Management
· Commercial Management
· Client and Contractor Liaison
· Site Delivery and Coordination
This broad exposure allows you to explore different career paths and identify where your strengths and interests lie.
Training & Qualifications
As part of your apprenticeship programme, you will attend college one day per week while working with BMS for the remainder of the week.
You will work towards achieving:
HNC (Level 4) in Construction and the Built Environment
The apprenticeship programme typically lasts between 2 and 4 years, depending on your existing qualifications and experience.
All tuition fees, training costs, and travel expenses associated with college attendance will be fully funded by BMS Ltd.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are eager to learn and develop a long-term career within engineering and construction.
Essential Requirements
· GCSE Maths, English and Science
· Strong communication skills
· Ability to work effectively as part of a team
· Good organisational and time-management skills
· Positive attitude and willingness to learn
· Ability to manage your own workload
· Willingness to travel during working hours for site visits and college attendance
No previous industry experience is required. We are looking for potential, enthusiasm, and a desire to build a successful career.
What You'll Receive
At BMS Ltd, we are committed to investing in our people and developing future talent.
Benefits Include:
· Competitive apprenticeship salary
· Fully funded HNC (Level 4) qualification
· Travel expenses covered for college attendance and business travel
· One-to-one mentoring from experienced industry professionals
· Hands-on project experience from day one
· Exposure to a wide range of projects and sectors
· Clear career progression opportunities
· Long-term career prospects within a growing and successful business
· Opportunities to progress
Pay: From £15,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
