Job Description
Purpose of Job
Fancy joining an award winning apprenticeship scheme?
As a building services design engineer (electrical) you will work within a team of experienced engineers and assist with the design of various installations found in buildings such as the lighting, power and security to bring buildings to life!
Imagine yourself in an amazing building. Take away the lighting, heating, ventilation, lifts, escalators, plumbing, power supply, energy systems and the security and safety systems... All that is left is a cold, dark, empty shell! Without building services design engineers these spaces would not be brought to life!
Duties and Responsibilities
Preparation of simple calculations
General sizing calculations
Production of manual and CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings
Site visits
Site surveys
Contributing to providing solutions to design problems
Ensuring designs meet required standards following our Integrated Management System
Keeping you’re your training log up to date and attending training/CPDs where appropriate
Supporting the administration of projects
Commit to supporting strategic TB+A sustainability policies and our internal environmental programme objectives
Training Programme Requirements
Commit to goals and objectives of a career development programme including attendance of in-house and external technical and non-technical training
Familiarise and learn about sustainable low energy initiatives and to share this with other members of your team and wider within the Partnership
The Apprenticeship
You will attend college 1 day per week to study for a foundation degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Southern Regional College. In addition, you will develop your professional knowledge and experience within the workplace, to demonstrate the achievement of the required knowledge and behaviours which will lead to End Point Assessment to become an accredited with an engineering Professional Body at the end of your apprenticeship.
This is a permanent opportunity; the apprenticeship is just the start of your journey to ultimately achieve Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. There will be opportunities to progress onto a Level 6 BEng (Hons) degree apprenticeship to continue academic progression and routes to Level 7 MEng / MSc.
Person Specification
Course Entrance Requirements - Essential
Meets the entrance requirements for the course associated with this opportunity - details below, but please verify with course provider for final requirements.
The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to this course, is evidence that the learner is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.
Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in place allocation.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July 2024.
Applicants must have attained a minimum of 56 UCAS points achieved from a minimum of 1 A2 subject, (combinations of AS levels will not be accepted) or equivalent i.e., Subsidiary Diploma, Adult Access in Science.
Applicants must have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language. For entry to this programme, applicants should have attained a C grade in GCSE English language and a C grade in GCSE Maths (or equivalent). Students with Level 3 NVQ qualifications will be considered on their merits but may be required to undertake additional assessment in Maths and English before being accepted onto the course.
For those entering a Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA), employers may further enhance the entry criteria at their discretion. All applicants for HLAs will be interviewed by prospective employers to decide their suitability prior to being employed by a company. Each the applicant must secure employment with a Northern Ireland based company with a minimum contract of 21 hours. Entrance to HLAs is subject to meeting DfE Operational requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy.
Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.
Knowledge - Essential
Knowledge / experience of AutoCAD
Proven hands-on and demonstrable experience in a similar role
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
Proficient and accurate typing
Knowledge - Desirable
Proficient in AutoCAD
Knowledge of Revit
Experience within a building services design consultancy
Skills - Essential
Excellent team working and interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and adhere to strict deadlines
Dealing competently with diverse enquiries and people
Dealing tactfully and diplomatically with confidential information
Good numeracy and literacy
Excellent oral communication with a professional phone manner
Attributes and Personal Characteristics - Essential
Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Organised
Willing to learn
Calm and unflustered when under pressure
Patient with good listening skills
Flexible attitude to work
Proactive team member
Works on own initiative
Approachable and personable
Commitment to maintaining high quality standards (good attention to detail)
Willing to travel to other offices when required
Attributes and Personal Characteristics - Desirable
Interest in Buildings and Architecture
Interest in sustainability in the built environment