Design Engineer Apprentice - London

calfordseaden is a leading multi-disciplined construction and property consultancy. We provide a definitive range of services to the UK building and construction industry covering civil & structural engineering, building & quantity surveying, clerk of works, project management, employers agent, architecture, mechanical & electrical engineering, sustainability, building information modelling, development monitoring, expert witness, rights of light, party wall and health & safety.

The successful candidates will be working towards a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services Engineering (BEng) and on completion of the Apprenticeship End-Point Assessment achieve the Engineering Council's IEng Chartership Status.

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• An awareness of British Standards, Building Regulations and Industry Design Guides, when to refer to these and how to apply them into design projects. An awareness of the Construction Stages and Delivery with the ability to understand and work to a project’s programme

• An understanding of the Company’s standards, procedures, culture and core values in relation to our Clients and Professional Services, with an awareness of how this relates to the company business plan and objectives.

• Accompany engineers on site visits and surveys to further understanding of the built environmental and the construction process.

• An understanding of the reading and production of design drawings and models

• An understanding and experience in producing engineering calculations both manually and computerized using the appropriate technical software applications

• Using specialist 3D and 2D software and other resources to design the systems required for the project

• Develop general understanding of energy efficient design, low/zero carbon technologies, BREEAM and Passsive House Design

Skills Required

• Desire to learn by working towards a degree level qualification and registration with the Engineering Council.

• Good computer literacy

• Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively

• Works within time constraints and manages own time and activities effectively

• Demonstrates order and accuracy in approaching tasks

• Able to seek out advice and ask for help and information when required

• Takes responsibility for unallocated tasks which need to be performed to keep the team working well.

Desired Qualifications

Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs at grades A-C/9-4 (or equivalent) including Maths and English along with any of the following qualifications:

• A Level BBC including mathematics or Physical Science

• Have already or due to complete a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Building Services Design Technician (DDM)

• Or are in their first year of completing their Building Services Engineering Qualification (HNC or HND- the equivalent to a Level 4)

Our Vision:

To be identified as a trusted client advisor; national in reach, local in service and selected for our quality and expertise in the built environment

Our values, which are:

Collaboration – being one team and supporting each other to achieve the best results and maximise our potential

Being Yourself – being true to ourselves and other and celebrating differences

Social Value – recognizing and embracing the need for our work to have a positive social impact

Excellence – Striving to be up with the best and at the forefront of what we do

Support – providing investment, encouragement and support to bring out the best in our people

Integrity – being honest and doing the right thing are integral to everything we do and are reflective of our interaction with each other, our clients, our wider stakeholders and how we approach our work and present ourselves.

Our brilliant team consists of individuals who are willing to go the extra mile to deliver the best results and are ultimately why our clients choose to work with us time and time again.

Wellbeing and Inclusion are at the forefront of our people strategy, and we are now happy to offer hybrid working on 95% of our roles and have recently committed to enhanced Family Leave schemes (after a qualifying period). We also invest heavily in Leadership and Management Development and Female Leadership Programmes. We are passionate about encouraging more diversity within the construction industry and are looking at apprenticeship and schools outreach programmes as part of our strategy.

Training and Development

The Practice is keen to assist individuals in developing work related professional interests. The Practice takes training seriously, providing practical and financial assistance to all personnel.

Calfordseaden is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to and support the principles of equality of opportunity in employment, training and service delivery.

Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006: List of Documents

The Practice is required under this Act to ensure that all Employees have the right to work in the UK and the right to do the work offered.

At interview all potential Employees must provide one of the original documents set out in List A or two of the original documents in the combinations given in List B (Please see Supporting Document 1). It is not necessary to produce documents from both lists.

Photocopies of documents provided will be retained on the successful applicant’s file.

This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.

Under General Data Protection Act 2018 all employees are responsible for records held, created or used as part of their work for calfordseaden, whether paper-based or electronic, which also includes emails. Records should be managed and stored appropriately and should in all cases comply with the requirements of the ACT.

The appointment is subject to proof of the attainment of any qualifications deemed essential to the post and used as a basis for shortlisting and selection. Failure to provide evidence of the required qualifications will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.