BDP | Building Services Engineering Technician - Level 4 Apprenticeship | London
Closing date for applications: 14th April 2023
Telephone Interviews: W/C 17th April 2023
Assessment Centre & Interview Date –May 2023
Start Date – 29th August 2023
Would you like to get paid for gaining qualifications and learning on the job? And would you enjoy solving problems and have the opportunity to work on various award-winning projects? If the answer is ‘yes’, then come and join BDP as an apprentice and get your career off to the best start possible.
About our Apprenticeship
As a Building Services Engineering Technician, you will work within a team of engineers and other professionals such as acoustics, lighting and sustainability assisting in the design of various installations found in buildings. These typically include systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, drainage, lighting, power, controls and lifts, to deliver buildings which meet the needs of the people that use them.
Buildings take on many forms from newly built facilities to the refurbishment of historic premises for every sector including healthcare (hospitals), education (schools, colleges, universities), workplace (offices), retail (shopping outlets) and leisure (hotels) both in the UK and internationally.
During your apprenticeship at BDP, no two days will ever be the same as you study. Spending one day a week studying at London South Bank University and the remainder working at our Clerkenwell studio.
You’ll study towards a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Building Services. This qualification is level to a Higher National Certificate (HNC) with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineering (CBSE) and you will gain an EngTech upon completion.
Subject to your progress, there may be an opportunity to go on to further study to enable you to be qualified to degree level and achieve Incorporated (IEng or CEng) status with CBSE.
Qualifications Required:
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
And or one of the following:
A Level EEE - Must include Mathematics and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics (UCAS points: 48)
T-level (Pass or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 72)
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MPP in an Engineering subject area or Construction and Built Environment area (Must include Mathematics and advanced Mathematics) (UCAS points: 64)
Building Services Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship MP (UCAS points: 48) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA
Access to HE qualifications with 45 Passes supported by substantial relevant work experience
Another equivalent level 3 qualification worth 64 UCAS points supported by substantial relevant work experience
Skills required:
You will:
be competent in the use of IT with good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
be able to communicate in written English to a good standard
have excellent communication skills and be able to work well in a team
be able to manage your own time and have a simple understanding of prioritisation
be able to produce neat and accurate work
Personal qualities:
You will:
be reliable, punctual and have a positive attitude to learning and your own development
be creative and practical
be able to think in a methodical way
have a general interest in the built environment and a career in the construction industry
About us
Our London studio is BDP’s largest, with a multi-discipline community of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. The studio has a stimulating range of work, including education, healthcare, science and research, retail, workplace, heritage, and urbanism projects.
BDP is a major international interdisciplinary practice of architects, designers, engineers and urbanists working together to create outstanding 'places for people'. We work closely with users, clients and the community to create special places for living, working, shopping, culture and learning across Europe, Africa, Asia, North America and Australia. Founded in Preston in the UK in 1961, we now have studios across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, the MENA region, India, Canada and China. BDP has a leading track record in all major sectors including health, education, workplace, retail, urbanism, heritage, housing, transport, leisure, public safety and energy utilities, having won over 1000 awards for design quality from international and national bodies.
To apply
Please visit BDP.com/careers You will then need to complete the online application. You will need to attach a cover letter and CV (A portfolio is not required).
In your cover letter please answer the following two questions:
Q1 What inspired you to consider becoming a Technical Apprentice?
Q2 What are the qualities you possess and achievements you are most proud of?
Please note the following dates for recruitment and selection:
Closing date for applications: 14th April 2023
Telephone Interviews: W/C 17th April 2023
Assessment Centre & Interview Date –May 2023
Start Date – 29th August 2023
Diversity and Inclusion
BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, well-being and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy.
BDP is an equal opportunities employer.
No agencies or third-party applications, please.