Position: Building Services Mechanical Design Apprentice
Department: Building Services / M&E Design
Reporting to: Mechnical Design Engineer/ Project Lead
Location: Bromborough, Wirral
Salary:
Year 1 – £19,355
Year 2 – £23,330
Job Overview:
We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our Building Services team as a Mechanical Design Apprentice. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on live construction and refurbishment projects, learning how to design energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for buildings. This role is perfect for someone eager to learn, good at problem-solving, and interested in how buildings work.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the production of mechanical design drawings using AutoCAD or Revit (with training).
- Assist with mechanical calculations such as heating and cooling loads, pipe sizing, and airflow.
- Learn to use software tools like Excel and AutoCAD under guidance.
- Help prepare technical schedules and equipment specifications.
- Attend internal project meetings and take notes or assist with documentation.
- Shadow engineers during site visits and surveys.
- Research products, standards, or solutions to support the design process.
- Keep your learning record up to date and participate in apprenticeship training.
What We’re Looking For:
Essential:
- Keen interest in engineering, buildings, or construction.
- Basic understanding of maths and science principles.
- Willingness to learn design tools and software.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths, and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
Desirable:
- Experience using Excel or any CAD software (even at school or college).
- A Level or BTEC in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Design & Tech).
- Curiosity about how systems in buildings work.
What You’ll Gain:
- Practical experience on real-world projects.
- Training in mechanical building services design and software tools.
- Support from a team of experienced engineers and technicians.
- Progression through a structured apprenticeship programme leading to recognised qualifications.
- A potential long-term career path in building services engineering.
Working Hours & Apprenticeship Information:
- Standard workweek (e.g., 37.5–40 hours).
- One day a week at the City of Liverpool College
- Ongoing support and reviews with mentors and managers.
About Kimpton:
Apprentices have always been a vital source of talent for Kimpton. We work hard to train the best young engineers in the business and to retain them after they’ve qualified so they can progress in their career. It is
because of this commitment to providing a supportive environment that many of our senior management team
started life at Kimpton as apprentices.
Kimpton have been helping to create the sustainable building environments of tomorrow since 1963, through providing innovative M&E and HVAC Services across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. There’s a global race to net zero and our team are on the front line. No one is getting to net zero without engineers.
We want the best and brightest minds to join us, drive us and help us deliver that net zero goal. If that feels like your kind of future, we’d love to have you on board.
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How to Apply:
In the first instance, please send your CV and a Covering Letter that lets us know more about you and why you’re the perfect fit for our team, to vacancies@Kimpton.co.uk
