GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Building Services Manager (Apprentice)

Job Summary

As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join us as a Trainee Building Services Manager. We are currently recruiting for opportunities across Liverpool, Manchester, London, the Midlands, and Northern Ireland. Applicants should indicate their preferred location and be willing to travel to project sites within their chosen region as required.

As a Trainee Building Services Manager, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) design-and-build packages across our projects. Working alongside experienced managers you’ll help ensure designs are delivered to a high standard and installations run smoothly on site.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in reviewing designs, solving technical challenges, monitoring progress, and contributing to safety and quality checks. This role is a great opportunity to develop your technical knowledge, learn how major building services systems come together, and play a key part in keeping projects on track and within budget.

Please note, The role may also involve working unsociable hours - Candidates are expected to be flexible on working hours and arrangements.

Job Description:

The Trainee Building Services Manager shall assist the BSM team with various activities that range from tender through to aftercare. A summary of these activities are noted below:

• Assist with carrying out design reviews of Mechanical and Electrical Designs at Pre-construction Stage for Design & Build Projects and Construction Stage for Traditional Authority Design Projects, under the guidance of your Graham Building Services Mentor.
• Attend project meetings with the Client, designers, specialist contractors and other team members where required, to provide technical advice pertaining to MEP Services to the Graham Construction Project and Design Managers. 
• Assisting Site Teams in the management of the quality and co-ordination of MEP installations onsite under the guidance of your workplace mentor 
• Provide technical assistance to the Site Management Teams for any MEP issues that may arise onsite, under the guidance of your workplace mentor 
• Work with the Site Management Teams to ensure they build to suit the MEP installation. 
• Provide technical assistance to Site Planners for review of the MEP Supply Chain members Technical Submissions and Requests for Information documents prior to their release to the Client/Designers for formal response. 
• Assist Line Manager in the development and implementation of the Project Commissioning Plan 
• Assist in the review of Supply Chain Inspection and Test Plans prior to release to the Client for approval. 
• Assist the Project Planners in conjunction with the MEP Supply Chain members with developing the MEP installation, testing, and commissioning programmes for projects ensuring that they align with the construction activities. 
• Assist Line Manager in the management of the commissioning process and Client training exercises associated with the MEP installations on a project

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the Trainee Building Services Manager and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

Technical Competencies  

Essential

• Applicants must be currently studying or intending to enrol on a Higher Level Apprenticeship within Building
• Services Engineering or related programme.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills.
• Strong IT skills.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Willing to work throughout the UK

Desirable:

• An appreciation of Health & Safety practices.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Previous work experience specifically in Construction industry.
• Able to demonstrate problem solving.

Technical Apprenticeship

Technical Apprenticeships are available at a number of entry points from GCSE, A Level or BTEC awards, we are currently seeking to recruit individuals hoping to transition onto a Higher-Level or Degree Level Apprenticeship, which are offered from Level 4 to Level 7. 

A Higher Apprenticeship provides a structured pathway to develop your skills while earning a nationally recognised qualification. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience in the workplace alongside dedicated study time, with all training costs fully funded. These programmes offer a clear route to professional body membership and can lead to rewarding careers. 

Benefits

• Car Allowance
• Subsidised Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Living away from home allowance (where appropriate)
• Contributory Pension
• 35 Days' annual leave (Including Public Holidays)

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