Degree Apprentice Mechanical & Electrical Engineer - 2026 – Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive.
Security Clearance
Successful candidates will have to pass high security clearance (SC). In order to pass, both UK and non‑UK subjects must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years.
What you’ll do:
* Work alongside experienced engineers and construction professionals. Together, you will be solving engineering challenges that arise during the construction of buildings. No one day is the same.
* Learn to design, plan and oversee the installation of building services systems. These include electrical systems, heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning, drainage, renewable technologies and other bits and bobs that bring a building to life.
* Co‑ordinating site activities to make sure works get done safely, on time and to meet environmental legislation.
* Drawing up and translating plans using CAD and BIM software.
* Assisting with estimating and tenders in the pre‑construction stage.
* Over time, you will learn to develop cost effective technical and sustainable design solutions involving the production of 3D models, calculations, specifications, reports and drawings.
* Undertake a series of rotations and training workshops with our Pre‑construction, Health & Safety, Procurement and Environment teams.
* Overall, you will be assisting with design, planning, health & safety, site operations and commercial tasks.
What you’ll bring to the role:
* 5 GCSEs at Grades 4‑9 including Maths (Grade 6‑9), English and Science or their equivalent.
* You will need to be comfortable with Maths and Physics as engineering is built on these fundamental skills.
* Thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
* Dependable team player who actively supports and promotes collective success.
* Inquisitive and driven by a passion to grow and innovate.
* You must have lived in the UK in the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for an apprenticeship. We are not able to proceed with applications that require visa sponsorship.
* We are not able to proceed with applications from candidates that have already achieved a degree in a similar discipline.
What qualification will you be studying towards?
You will be studying a Level 3 Building services engineering technician qualification initially; however, we would expect and encourage you to progress on to Level 4 or Level 6 after you have completed Level 3.
Building services engineering technician 2022 / Skills England
What we offer:
* You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
* Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice.
* Regular professional and social events.
* Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
* Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
* My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work‑life balance where possible.
* You would be joining a mental‑health‑aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations.
Equal opportunities
We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.
Flexible working and reasonable adjustments
Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk so we can support you.
More Information About The Role
Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions contact emerging.talent@skanska.co.uk.
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