Wallace Whittle are leading Environmental Building Services Consulting Engineers who are looking to recruit a Degree Apprentice MEP Design Engineer to work on some large and iconic construction projects across the UK.\n\nThe position is full-time based in Edinburgh and will allow the successful candidate to learn on the job whilst firstly attaining an HNC, and then a degree by day release at university. For applicants with exceptional Advanced Higher qualifications or who already have an HNC, there may be the possibility of direct entry to a degree course. You will also benefit from additional training via the Companyâs WW:Academy initiative.\n\n You will learn to assist a team of engineers and technicians with the production of engineering drawings and assist in the production of 3D and 2D drawings using computer software.\n\nYou will learn about the preparation of engineering calculations and the importance of initially checking your own work.\n\nYou will contribute to providing solutions to design problems and assist in meeting agreed deadlines, and support the administration of projects.\n\nYou will gain industry experience by attending meetings and/or site visits/surveys with Senior Engineers or others in the design team.\n\nYou will increase your skills, knowledge and confidence in the role by attending and participating in company activities, presentations and workshops.\n\nYou will be required to keep your training log up to date and attend training/Continuous Professional Development where appropriate.\n You will need a minimum of 5 passes at National 5 / Standard Grade Credit Level / Intermediate 2 (Grade A-B) including English, Maths, Physics and a technology subject. Preferably, you will have a minimum of 4 Highers including English, Maths and a science subject (preferably Physics or Technological Studies). Alternatively, having completed a recognised apprenticeship within the construction industry will be considered.\n\nEssential:\nâ¢\tAll relevant training will be provided\nâ¢\tThe desire to work in an engineering office environment\nâ¢\tGood numeracy, literacy and computing skills\nâ¢\tAbility to manage your own time and prioritise at busy times\nâ¢\tAwareness of the Building Services Engineering environment\nâ¢\tAbility to think in a methodical way \nâ¢\tGood communication skills within a team and externally\n\nDesirable:\nâ¢\tWillingness to achieve professional qualification.\nâ¢\tAn interest in using computers for design work, calculations, and testing designs\nâ¢\tA temperament that means you work well with other people\nâ¢\tPrevious consulting engineer experience\nâ¢\tKnowledge and experience of Autocad or Revit software\nâ¢\tKnowledge of energy and thermal modelling software such as IES