Building Services Engineer (MEP) - Apprenticeship

Building Services Engineering Apprentice - Level 4 Fit Out

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Tilbury Douglas is a leading UK building, infrastructure, engineering and fit-out company. Our Fit Out teams deliver high-quality, technically complex interior projects across sectors including commercial offices, health, education, defence and specialist environments. Building services play a critical role in ensuring these spaces are safe, functional, efficient and ready for occupation.

As a Building Services Engineering Apprentice (Fit Out), you'll support the delivery of mechanical and electrical services on fit out projects, working in live, occupied or fast-track environments. You'll gain hands on experience while developing the technical and coordination skills needed for a career in building services engineering within the fit out sector.

Location

This role will be based in the London region, working within the Tilbury Douglas Fit Out team. You'll be site based across fit out projects, with some time spent in office based engineering and coordination environments.

What you'll be doing

As a Level 4 Building Services Engineering Apprentice, you'll combine on the job learning with formal study, developing the core skills required to support the design, installation and commissioning of building services systems in fit out projects.

You will study towards a Building Services Engineering Level 4 Apprenticeship, typically achieving a HNC or equivalent Level 4 qualification.

With the support of experienced building services engineers and project teams, you'll:

• Support the delivery of mechanical and electrical services for fit out projects, including HVAC, lighting, power, fire, data and life safety systems


• Assist with site inspections, quality checks and coordination of M&E works within tight programmes


• Help interpret drawings, specifications and technical information in constrained or live environments


• Support coordination of building services with architectural finishes and other trades


• Assist with testing, commissioning and handover of building services systems


• Learn how health, safety and environmental requirements are managed in live or occupied buildings


• Support technical documentation, snagging and as built information


• Work closely with site managers, designers, subcontractors and clients to help resolve technical issues


• Develop an understanding of how building services contribute to high quality, compliant and client ready spaces

Why this role?

This apprenticeship offers a strong entry route into building services engineering within the fit out sector, combining practical project experience with a recognised technical qualification. On completion, you'll be well placed to progress into a Level 6 Building Services Degree Apprenticeship.

What we're looking for

We're looking for people who are organised, technically curious and keen to work in a fast paced fit out environment. You'll bring:

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including Maths and English


• A genuine interest in mechanical and electrical systems and interior construction


• Good problem solving and coordination skills


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• A proactive, flexible approach with attention to detail


• A safety focused mindset


• A full UK driving licence (or working towards one by the time you start)

Previous fit out, construction or technical experience is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• A structured Level 4 apprenticeship combining site based learning with formal study


• Mentoring and support from experienced building services and fit out professionals


• A competitive apprentice salary with progression as you develop


• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Two days' volunteering opportunities per year


• Opportunities to work on high quality, technically challenging fit out projects


• An inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions are valued

Application & Selection Process

• Stage 1: Online application window - 9th February - 31st March 2026
  (We reserve the right to close vacancies early if sufficient applications are received.)

• Stage 2: Shortlisting and invitations to interview

• Stage 3: Interviews - dates to be confirmed

• Stage 4: Offers made