Building Services Engineering
Site Management Degree

Building Services are environmental systems in buildings such as electrical power, air conditioning, heating and lighting. Building Services Engineering Site Management staff lead the installation of complex environmental systems in construction projects. Typical job titles can include: Assistant Building Services Engineering Site Manager, Building Services Installation Manager or Project Engineer. 

The main duties and tasks of a Building Services Engineering Site Manager include:

• To ensure that safe systems of work are in place on their site and that all staff adhere to them
• To translate design information to construction teams so they can install the equipment
• To manage the productivity on the site so that the project is completed on time
• To ensure that the project is completed to the specification and quality needed by the client
• To manage the activity on site in a way that adheres to cost and contract constraints
• To ensure that the site has minimal negative impact on the environment and community
• To manage interfaces between stakeholders associated with the project

• To understand engineering principles, codes and standards including, but not limited to: electrical, mechanical, plumbing and building management systems.

• To understand the client’s needs and the practicality of using certain engineering solutions.

• To understand design principles, building surveys, costing, risk analysis, sustainability, Health and Safety, buildability, and contract law.

• To understand the project management cycle including the planning, budgeting, project funding and payment processes.

• To understand principles of teamworking, staff co-ordination, supply chain management, performance management and the development of people.

• To understand the importance maintaining of quality standards, using records, systems, tools and techniques for quality improvement.

• To understand budgets, costs, various forms of contract, procurement and record keeping and their impact on project success. 

• To understand different forms of communication (written, verbal, electronic) and evaluate the best solution for different circumstances. 

• To be aware of the importance of good working relationships, the needs of others and equality and diversity in the workplace.

• To understand obligations for Health, Safety and Welfare issues on site, how to identify potential hazards and manage the risks.

• To understand the environmental impact of building services engineering activities and how to minimise negative impacts during all stages of the project.

• To understand the importance of the commissioning process and be able to describe typical commissioning activities to enable a building to function effectively.

This course is completed on a ‘Day Release’ basis meaning that you will spend one day per week during term time at University with the rest of the time spent in the workplace gaining practical experience.

You will work as part of a project team and be provided with your very own Training Portfolio when you join up to our apprenticeship programme tailor made to support you every step of the way.

Our customised ‘Training Pyramids’ outline your structured objectives and goals clearly defining the 3 key transitioning stages you will pass through, during your development.

• Level 1                 Knowledge and Understanding
• Level 2                 Application of Knowledge
• Level 3                 Responsibility and Ownership

We work nationally meaning that your on site work experience could involve you travelling or staying away from home. We strongly believe this gives you a unique and exciting opportunity to work on a variety of different projects and sets our apprenticeships apart. Don’t worry, although it can be daunting at first our experienced teams are always on hand to provide help and support. After all 79% of our site team and 32% of our office personnel started as an apprentice with us too so they understand exactly what you are going through.

An appropriate Level 4 qualification i.e. HNC, Foundation Degree (FdSc) or Higher Level Apprenticeship in a cognate subject area .

In addition applicants will require a minimium of grades 4-9 in English, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects.

Apprentices without formal qualifications but with sufficient relevant work experience will be considered.