Apprentice Building Services Engineer
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Company: TACE MANCHESTER LIMITED
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Location: Cheadle, SK8 6QL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Construction and the built environment
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Ref: NAS-2000028650
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Application Deadline Date: 15/05/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 08:30 - 17:30 and Friday, 08:30 - 14:30.
Brief Description
Excellent opportunity for an ambitious, self-motivated, apprentice engineer to join our building services team. The successful candidate will be trained in all aspects of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical and BIM/Revit) with a view of choosing their own preferred bias as they reach the end of their apprenticeship.
Training to be Provided
- Day release at college
- Trafford & Stockport College Group - Stretford Campus
Future Prospects
- The correct candidate can go far, there is no ceiling to personal development
Vacancy Detail
The applicant will work in a successful engineering practice, with a track record of training from apprentice level through to senior engineers / management level.
You will be mentored by a strong team of senior engineers and report to a nominated training officer.
You will be provided with structured, in-house, training and attend college one day a week.
You will assist senior engineers with a variety of tasks, a summary of which is given below:
- Produce tender information - assist with preparation of specifications, equipment schedules, drawings, and other information for tender packages
- Full electrical/mechanical design - assisting with electrical/mechanical design works and integration with coordination of services
- Design calculations - produce design calculations and completing analysis both manually and with the aid of software packages
- Deadlines - support the team with design/admin tasks while managing internal and external deadlines and keeping actions on track
- Liaise with engineers/technicians to gather information and communicate progress and next steps
- Assist Principal Engineers - assist principal engineers when required and provide electrical/mechanical design support.
- Utilities - applying for and managing statutory application process
- Produce professional written outputs (emails, notes, schedules) and represent the business positively with external contacts
Other Information
- We’re looking for an apprentice who brings strong people skills alongside a desire to learn
- You’ll be a clear, professional communicator (written and verbal), comfortable asking questions and building relationships with colleagues and external project teams
- You’ll show initiative and ownership, keeping tasks moving, meeting deadlines, and updating others proactively
- A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to take feedback on board are essential.
- Any evidence of taking responsibility (school/college projects, part-time work, clubs, volunteering).
- You’ll be working in a busy, deadline-driven office environment, so you’ll need to be adaptable and take initiative
- We’ll provide plenty of support and training, but you’ll need to bring commitment, a positive attitude and a willingness to learn