Degree Apprentice

Building Services Design Engineering (Level 6)

Two degree apprenticeships are available for October 2025 intake. Applications are now open and close on Sunday 16th March 2025. 

Application Form

MZA Consulting Engineers is a building services and acoustic design consultancy based in London, and we work with clients throughout the UK and Ireland. As building services engineers, we are responsible for the electrical and mechanical designs for building projects – the infrastructure and systems buildings need to make them safe, comfortable, functional, and efficient.

We are looking for two degree apprentices who have a genuine interest in developing a career within the industry. If successful, you will join our highly reputed team designing mechanical or electrical services in all types of innovative buildings of the future across a wide range of industry sectors.

Benefits package includes:

  • Fully-funded degree

  • Starting salary of £23,850 (reviewed after 6 months)

  • 30 days annual leave

  • Pension, life cover and other company benefits

What will you be doing?

As a degree apprentice, you will be working closely with our engineers and receive on-the-job training to enable you to assist in a wide variety of tasks. This will involve you in all aspects of the work we undertake designing mechanical and electrical building services for projects throughout the UK. The role will include:

  • Working as part of our project teams to assist in the development of sustainable and cost-effective design solutions

  • Undertaking engineering calculations

  • Preparing specifications

  • Assisting in the development of designs and the production of drawings

  • Developing skills in using engineering software including Revit 3D design and modelling

  • Site visits, surveys and inspections – seeing first-hand the designs and projects coming to life

  • Attending meetings with project teams

  • Assisting with overseeing the construction and testing & commissioning phases

What training will you undertake?

This is a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Building Services Engineering and you will attend London South Bank University one day per week during term time for the taught element. Four days per week will be spent working for MZA and we anticipate this being flexible working with a minimum of 2 days working from the London office and occasional working from home (where possible).

The anticipated duration for this apprenticeship is 78 months (up to 60 Months Practical Period & up to 18 Months End Point Assessment (EPA)), but this will depend on any previous experience and the time taken to achieve the full range of competencies to complete the EPA. Following successful completion of the EPA, you will achieve a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering as well as Incorporated Engineer status with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

This is a permanent position, and throughout your apprenticeship and on completion of your degree, MZA will be committed to your development and career progression, supporting you as you work towards becoming a fully chartered engineer.

MZA will provide you with:

  • A dedicated full-time mentor

  • Study leave as required

  • Technical skills training

  • Health and Safety training

  • CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Training (In-house, external, e-learning)

What qualifications do you need?

Please ensure that you have met one of the following minimum grade requirements before applying. We will accept applications with predicted grades that meet these, but any subsequent offer will remain conditional until we have proof of your achieved grades.

  • A Level BBC (UCAS points: 112)
    Must include Mathematics and preferably a Science in either Chemistry or Physics.

  • T-level Merit or above (UCAS points: 120)
    Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM (UCAS points: 128)
    Must be in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

  • BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* (UCAS points: 112)
    Must be in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Please note, all applicants must hold 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above including Maths and English (previous grading A-C).

Not sure your qualifications meet the entry criteria? Please email apprenticeships@lsbu.ac.uk to check.

Desired skills & attributes:

  • Communication skills

  • IT skills

  • Organisational skills

  • Numeracy skills

  • Analytical skills

  • Problem solving skills

  • Works well as part of a team

  • Logical thinker

  • Good attention to detail

  • Shows initiative

  • Presentation skills

  • Creative

Things to consider:

  • All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK (where the role and apprenticeship are based)

  • You should have a genuine interest in developing a career within Building Services Engineering

  • Your qualifications must meet or exceed the above requirements and the entry requirements of LSBU

  • You must be able to travel into London to attend university and the office

  • Interviews will be held at our London office

PLEASE NOTE

This role may be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service and  Baseline Personnel Security Standard clearance