Apprentice Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer
Apprentice Mechanical Building Services Design Engineer
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Building Services Mechanical Design Apprentice
Location:Bromborough, Wirral
Reporting to: Mechanical Design Engineer / Project Lead
Department: Building Services / M&E Design
Salary: £19,355 year 1
£23,330 year 2
Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our Building Services team as a Mechanical Design Apprentice. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on live construction and refurbishment projects, learning how to design energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for buildings. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, good at problem-solving, and interested in how buildings work.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the production of mechanical design drawings using AutoCAD or Revit (with training).
• Assist with mechanical calculations such as heating and cooling loads, pipe sizing, and airflow.
• Learn to use software tools like Excel and AutoCAD under guidance.
• Help prepare technical schedules and equipment specifications.
• Attend internal project meetings and take notes or assist with documentation.
• Shadow engineers during site visits and surveys.
• Research products, standards, or solutions to support the design process.
• Keep your learning record up to date and participate in apprenticeship training.
What We’re Looking For
• Keen interest in engineering, buildings, or construction.
• Basic understanding of maths and science principles.
• Willingness to learn design tools and software.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths, and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
• Experience using Excel or any CAD software (even at school or college).
• T Level, A Level or BTEC in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Design & Tech).
• Curiosity about how systems in buildings work.
What You’ll Gain
• Practical experience on real-world projects.
• Training in mechanical building services design and software tools.
• Support from a team of experienced engineers and technicians.
• Progression through a structured apprenticeship programme leading to recognised qualifications.
• Standard workweek (e.g., 37.5–40 hours).
• One day a week at The City of Liverpool college.
• Ongoing support and reviews with mentors and managers.
About Kimpton
We’re committed to providing educational and career support through apprenticeships, placements and work experience.
Apprentices have always been a vital source of talent for Kimpton. There has never been a time that we haven’t had an apprentice training with us, and we work hard to retain them after they’ve qualified and support them to progress in their career. It is because of this commitment to providing a supportive environment that over half of our senior management team started life at Kimpton as apprentices.
Kimpton have been helping to create the sustainable building environments of tomorrow since 1963, through providing innovative M&E and HVAC Services across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
There’s a global race to net zero and our team are on the front line. No one is getting to net zero without engineers. We want the best and brightest minds to join us, drive us and help us deliver that net zero goal.
If that feels like your kind of future, we’d love to have you on board!
Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining why you'd like to join us to vacancies@kimpton.co.uk
Find out more about a career at Kimpton on our website:
www.kimpton.co.uk/careers/
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