Mechanical Apprentice

The Team

We are the world’s first engineering consultant to be certified carbon neutral, Cundall’s mission is to provide a pathway to net-zero-carbon for all the buildings we design. We need engineers who share this passion for sustainability to design this energy efficient, sustainable and cost-effective buildings. 

Winners of the 2021 CIBSE Innovation Award, Cundall are at the forefront of the industry, priding ourselves on our exemplary track record of designing innovative and sustainable mechanical and electrical solutions, that minimise the use of natural resources.  Holders of the current CIBSE Young Engineers award (from the CIBSE Employer of the year awards 2020), our Building Services team are a source of world leading expertise and offer a pro-active and collaborative approach to skill development, and professional excellence.

 

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Mechanical Engineer to join our Newcastle office to learn what it takes to carry out the design of building services on some of the most exciting built environment projects in the UK and worldwide.

You will assist with mechanical building services engineering design and analysis and help define and translate client requirements into workable designs for buildings, facilities and services (heating, ventilation and air conditioning/cooling) all with sustainability at the forefront of the design. 

You will be provided training by our expert engineers on how to perform engineering design and analysis and shown how to use drawing and calculation software such as Revit, Hevacomp and CYMAP.

As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real-life projects, working four days of the week with one day-release to study for the appropriate academic qualifications at Teesside University.

Beyond your apprenticeship Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with CIBSE or IMechE, and in the long-term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.

 

The Skills

To be considered for the role you will be required to have either of the following:

Have at least three A levels at Grades A* - C (104 UCAS points) in STEM related subjects (Science/Technology/Engineering) and must have Mathematics A-Level Have GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 or higher Completed a Level 3 BTEC/Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician. Completed a HND qualification. Taken part in the PlanBee scheme you will also qualify for this course. During your studies and/or work experience to date you have developed a keen interest in engineering and/or construction. You have a keen interest in learning new skills and are willing to work hard to reach your goals. You possess the personal qualities and organisation skills to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, are a confident communicator, looking for a career in creative, sustainable, and intuitive design.

Training:

As you develop your technical engineering skills with us on real-life projects, working four days of the week with one day-release to study for the appropriate academic qualifications at Teesside University.

 

Training Outcome:

Beyond your apprenticeship, Cundall can offer you support towards achieving chartership status with CIBSE or IMechE, and in the long-term the opportunity for a truly rewarding and exciting career.

Employer Description:
Established in the UK in 1976, Cundall is a global, independent, multi-disciplinary consultancy delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions across the built environment. Operating from 26 locations across the globe, our dedicated teams of over 1,000 consulting engineers and designer are empowered to act with flexibility and agility in delivering sustainable engineering and design solutions tailored to suit our clients’ individual needs. We are proud to be at the centre of pioneering design on some of the most exciting projects around the world. Cundall was founded with a commitment to sustainable design. In July 2023, Cundall publicly committed to achieving net zero carbon on all its projects by 2030. The pledge recognises the critical need for practical, science-led action to transition all buildings, infrastructure, and human settlements to net zero carbon as rapidly as possible.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, times to be confirmed.

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