Mechanical Design Engineer (HVAC) Apprentice

There is a skills shortage within construction generally, but particularly within the Building Services Design sector.

We are offering the opportunity to train as a Building Services Design Engineer (HVAC).

Working as part of the design team within an M&E contractor, you will not only gain the necessary technical skills, but you will benefit from the practical knowledge and experience of working with our installation teams; this will set you apart from other design engineers who go down the consultancy route and will be of huge benefit to your career. Added to that, you will have the satisfaction of seeing your designs come to life as the buildings are constructed and ultimately delivered to the end client.

As part of the process, you will learn to use design software tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bentley Systems (Hevacomp) and more....

Working with our design team the apprentice will be assisting with the preparation of the following:

HVAC Design Calculations (Bentley Hevacomp). HVAC Systems Layouts / Schematics (AutoCAD, Revit). Selection and Scheduling of HVAC Plant and Equipment (Excel). Coordination review with other members of the design team ie; Architects, Structural.

Training:

The Apprentice will be required to attend college at our Somer Valley Campus in Radstock one day per week, term time only.

Training Outcome:

Fully competent lead designer, responsible for their own projects and managing the design process to successfully deliver Building Services Schemes. Working autonomously, alongside other design team members.

Pay levels to reflect this level of responsibility and performance, relative to the market demands.

Employer Description:
Axiom Building Services are a Mechanical and Electrical Contractor, based in Gloucester. We specialise in Design and Build type projects, working with Main Contractors, Architects and Structural Engineers to take concept designs through the construction phase to practical completion and handover to the end client. We have a team of design engineers working on the technical aspects of our projects, and they will work closely with our site teams to ensure schemes are practical, maintainable and commercially viable. We pride ourselves on being able to deliver complex projects to a high standard.

Working Hours :
Mondat to Thursday 8am-5pm Friday 8am-4pm with one hour for lunch each day

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative