Job Description - Building Services Level 6 Apprenticeship (047054)
Organisation
HR
Job
Building Services
Position Type - Full Time
Thank you for your interest in applying for this TfL Apprenticeship Scheme. The application will contain a series of questions to establish your eligibility. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.
It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made. Please note: We only allow one application for any of our Apprenticeship schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn.
‘As a Building Services Apprentice, I have enjoyed working in a team with experienced engineers to develop my industry knowledge whilst also strengthening my professional and teamwork skills. In the last few months, I have learned so much about the various stages, people, and systems involved in improving London's transport network. I look forward to engaging with many more opportunities!'
Location: London/Hybrid
The role will be based in London. Hybrid working (typically working from home no more than 50% of the time) will be the default arrangement going forward, although some courses and placements will require full-time attendance. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.
What we offer
* Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household
* Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel
* Minimum 29 days annual leave (pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays
* Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more
Duration: Approximately 5.5 years
Entry requirements
You should already hold or be working towards a minimum of 2 GCSE’s Grade 4 (C) including Maths and English Language (or equivalent) plus 3 A Levels at grades BBC (or equivalent) which must include Maths. Candidates with equivalent level 3 qualifications must hold or be on track to achieve one of the following:
* BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128)
* BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (UCAS points: 112)
* T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120)
* Building Services Engineering Technician level 3 apprenticeship DD (UCAS points: 96) alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA
You are not eligible for this scheme if you currently hold or are working towards a qualification at the same or higher level in a related subject or have already studied content from the qualification for this scheme. Please note that you will be required to provide original certificates and/or predicted grades as proof for your eligibility checks. You must be 18 years of age by 8th September 2025 to be eligible for this scheme.
Please be advised that should you be successful in getting an offer for this scheme, your offer will be subject to a satisfactory medical which may include but is not limited to: drugs and alcohol screening, eye test and hearing test.
Proposed start date: 8th September 2025
What Qualifications will I gain?
Successful apprentices will gain a BEng building services engineering degree and on completion of the apprenticeship scheme, will have fully satisfied the requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
Job overview
Our Engineers focus on the assets that form the foundation of our transport network’s building infrastructure. As a Building Services Engineering apprentice, you’ll help us provide our customers with a bright, clean, functional and welcoming environment that is safe and accessible to all, whilst keeping in line with passenger growth demands delivered through our line upgrades, renewals, enhancements and improvement programmes. You’ll help us retain and develop the in-house knowledge of our Electrical & Mechanical (E&M) assets as we upgrade our legacy assets to become safer, more reliable, automated and energy efficient.
Sustainability
Sustainability is intrinsic to TfL’s work ethos, and we ensure that we operate in a sustainable way to protect and regenerate the natural world.
What will I be doing?
As an apprentice, your 5.5-year development programme will be made up of several 6-month placement rotations. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career. Here’s an idea of what yours could look like (placements can vary):
Year 1
Placement 1 - London Underground Asset Performance & Capital Delivery – Renewals Programme (Six months) – You will become familiar with the development of technical scopes, design preparation and installation/commissioning support for small scale local infrastructure performance renewals on London Underground stations & associated infrastructure.
Placement 2 - Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Beckton depot (Six months) – You will support the development of technical scopes for the DLR infrastructure. You will have the opportunity to support in the supervision of external design and installation.
Year 2
Placement 3 – London Underground Asset Performance & Capital Delivery (APCD) – Enhancements Programme (Six months) You will focus on refining your understanding of the technical scopes development and preparation of designs for projects on London Underground medium scale stations infrastructure.
Placement 4 - Commercial development property development Programme (Six months) You will be further refining your understanding of the technical scopes development and preparation of designs for a varying range of commercial development projects.
Year 3
Placement 5 - Road/street lighting infrastructure (Six months) You will have an opportunity to work on design preparation and installation of TfL’s street and road lighting infrastructure.
Placement 6 - Piccadilly Line Upgrade programme (Six months) – You will assist in the preparation of technical work scopes or designs for major tube line capacity upgrade works.
There will be ten mandatory placements in total, with the first six placements being directed and the remaining four placements having a degree of flexibility allowing the apprentice to tailor this to the scheme.
Where can this career take me?
Upon successful completion of this scheme, you could roll-off into a Junior Engineer position in one of our E&M sub-teams.
What training and support will you get?
You will be working towards a level 6 qualification in Building Services Design Engineering.
Whilst on the scheme, we’ll support your technical development through a wide range of on-the-job practical experiences and placements.
What do we look for?
Our core values are extremely important to us, and we desire candidates who are:
* Caring about our colleagues, our customers and our work
* Open to each other, to new ideas and to working together
* Adaptable to diverse needs and willing to innovate
Assessment Process
You will receive support and information around each assessment stage as you progress through your application.
Inclusive recruitment process
We operate a transparent recruitment process that removes barriers for candidates with a disability.
Contact us
Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Contact the recruitment team by:
Phone: 0203 005 1680 (Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 17.30)
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