About
Hoare Lea is an award-winning engineering consultancy with a creative team of engineers, designers and technical specialists. We provide innovative solutions to complex engineering and design challenges for buildings. Irrespective of the scale or complexity of a project, we provide a full range of MEP, environmental and sustainability services, bringing buildings to life and ensuring that they perform in operation as well as they look.
Main description
Joining us is the chance to play your part in the future of building services engineering design. Our projects span scales, styles, and geographies. We’re committed to sustainable design, innovation, and collaboration with forward-thinking clients. Straight away you’ll experience working on live projects.
As an apprentice, your day-to-day tasks will vary, as we’ll expose you to all aspects of our work:
- How to produce detailed designs and drawings
- Use the latest computer modelling software
- Undertake site surveys
- Research ground-breaking technologies
- Have regular meetings with project teams, clients or end users
- Prepare engineering system designs on computers
- Writing specifications
- Monitoring progress on construction sites
There could be opportunities to specialise in electrical, mechanical or digital engineering design.
Communicating will span all of these, as we regularly liaise with project teams, meet clients or end users, and attend collaborative meetings.
Training to be provided
Training provider
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Training course
Building services engineer (level 6)
Training schedule
You will receive one day study leave during term times to attend university to work towards your BSc or BEng Building Services Engineering degree
The Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship for Building Services Design Engineer will provide a route to gain Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status
The typical duration for this apprenticeship is 60 months, but this will depend on the previous experience of the apprentice and opportunities to gain the full range of competence
Functional Skills in English if required
Entry Requirements
Desirable qualifications
A Level or equivalent in a Science Subject (grade A-C) or equivalent in Maths (grade A-C)
T Level in: Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning (grade Merit)
BTEC in: Extended Diploma in an Engineering subject (grade DDM)
National Diploma in an Engineering subject (grade D*D*)
Level 3 or equivalent in: Building Services (grade Merit)
Level 4 or equivalent in: Building Services (grade Merit)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills required
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Genuine interest in developing a career within the sector.
Company benefits
You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes.
We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual.
Future Prospects
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship.
Electrical or Mechanical Engineer
Potential job opportunities in the sector
Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 06/11/2026
Salary
£25,878 a year
Location
This job is located in Cambridge, Cambs
More Information and How to Apply
About West Suffolk College
West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College, with a stunning main campus set in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.
