Apprentice - Trainee Mechanical HV Project Engineer

You must already hold a level 3 plumbing or heating qualification and have a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience.

Price Building Services seek a bright, motivated individual who has completed a Level 3 craft apprenticeship in Plumbing or Heating & Ventilation and is ready to progress into an engineering and project-focused role.

Training:
Section 106 requires that you MUST live in Kingston on Thames. Work will be intially in Kingston then across London, sometimes across the UK. You will complete college via an online classroom on day release for 2 years.

Training Outcome:

As a Trainee Mechanical Project Engineer, you will learn how to support the engineering and management of mechanical building services installations throughout the full lifecycle of construction projects.

With support from experienced professionals, you will develop skills in areas including:

Planning and managing project workloads under the guidance of the Project Leadership team Supporting the preparation of project programmes in line with the main construction programme Monitoring progress to help ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved Assisting with material and procurement schedules to ensure timely delivery to site Learning how estimates and tender packages are prepared and evaluated Supporting subcontractor meetings, reviews and appointments alongside project and commercial teams Reviewing drawings, designs and specifications for technical and contractual compliance Developing a strong understanding of health, safety and environmental practices Interpreting technical information, standards and regulations relevant to mechanical building services

Location

Price Building Services operates on a project-led basis. While a designated office base will be agreed, this role may require travel and occasional work away from home on project sites across the UK.

What You Can Expect from Price Building Services

Our trainee programme is designed to develop your technical capability, confidence and long-term career prospects. You will be supported, challenged and encouraged to continue learning, with clear pathways toward professional development and accreditation.

You will gain practical experience on some of the UK’s most exciting construction and infrastructure projects, alongside paid day release for the full duration of the two-year Level 4 college course.

You will initially gain experience across the wider MEP disciplines before focusing on mechanical engineering, aligned to your existing qualifications and experience. This role is supported by paid day release to complete a Level 4 qualification in Building Services Engineering over a two-year period.

Building Services Engineers play a key role in ensuring technical excellence and the safe, efficient delivery of projects through design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover. Digital Engineering, off-site manufacturing and sustainable technologies are central to how we deliver our projects, and you will be actively involved in supporting these approaches.

Employer Description:

About Price Building Services

Price Building Services is a leading UK mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) contractor, delivering complex building services solutions across major infrastructure, commercial and public-sector projects. We work with Tier 1 contractors and clients on some of the UK’s most high-profile developments, delivering safe, high-quality and sustainable outcomes.

People are at the heart of our success. We have a proven track record of developing apprentices and trainees through structured learning, mentoring and real project experience. Our commitment to skills development, local employment and social value means we don’t just build projects — we build careers and invest in the next generation of industry professionals.

Working Hours :
This role will involve working on site. The site hours will be 7.30am to 4.00pm. Approximate office hours vary.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative