Building Services M&E Apprentice

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At Barnsley Council, you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives. We are an award‑winning council and one of the largest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 residents. We put people at the heart of everything we do, including our employees.

Working for Barnsley Council means being part of an organisation that values flexibility, wellbeing, and personal development. We offer a wide range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, an excellent pension scheme, employee discounts, and access to training and development opportunities to help you grow your career.

This is an exciting time to join the Property Services Construction Design team, where we support the delivery of high‑quality, safe, sustainable, and compliant council buildings and infrastructure across the borough

About the Post

Property Services – Construction Design is continuing its commitment to developing future technical professionals and is pleased to offer an opportunity to join the service as a Building Services Engineering Technician Apprentice.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain practical, hands‑on experience while working towards a recognised Building Services Engineering qualification, supporting both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary professional team, supporting the planning, design, specification, procurement, and delivery of building services installations across Barnsley Council’s property portfolio. Projects may include new build, refurbishment, and maintenance schemes across a wide range of public sector buildings.

The role is varied and high‑profile, involving both office‑based and site‑based activities. Under supervision, you will support Building Services Engineers, Architects , Quantity surveyors and Project Managers with tasks such as:

• Assisting with mechanical and electrical design information, drawings, and specifications
• Supporting surveys, inspections, and data collection on site
• Assisting with cost estimates, schedules, and technical documentation
• Supporting contractor liaison and basic contract administration tasks
• Assisting with compliance, commissioning, and handover documentation
• Developing an understanding of public sector construction, health and safety, statutory compliance, and value for money principles

You will need to be enthusiastic, organised, willing to learn, and able to work effectively as part of a team. A positive attitude, good communication skills, and a strong work ethic are essential.

For successful candidates, this apprenticeship offers an excellent foundation for a career in Building Services Engineering, with the potential to progress into technician or professional engineering roles within the Council upon successful completion.

You will receive excellent terms and conditions of employment, structured support throughout your apprenticeship, and opportunities to further develop your skills, knowledge, and professional experience

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