MEP Apprentice Engineering Technician (Hiring Immediately)

Civic is a team of system thinkers in the built environment, creating positive impact for people, places and the planet.

We want our work to have a positive impact on the environment — helping people to live healthier, happier lives while respecting natural limits. We build without destroying, explore without exploiting, and seek to reuse rather than just consume. Above all, we listen, learn, and aim to create a lasting legacy.

Thriving together, today we have a team of over 200 members working across the UK, all united by our creative belief, bringing art and science together to solve problems. Our award-winning practice has studios in Manchester, London, Leeds, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Dublin.

Requirements

Join us as an  Apprentice Engineering Technician  in our  Building Services/MEP and Sustainability team  support the engineering team in the design, development, installation, and maintenance of building services systems and assessing the environmental impact they have on the built environment. This includes gaining practical experience and technical knowledge while working towards a formal qualification through your apprenticeship programme.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts with a variety of engineering and consultancy skills to provide integrated coordinated designs with high profile private and public-sector clients and collaborators within an award winning system thinking multi specialist practice.

Key elements of the job

As an Apprentice Engineering Technician, you will be contributing to:

Design and Technical Support

• Assist in the preparation of engineering drawings, plans, and specifications under supervision.
• Carry out basic calculations and support the development of mechanical, electrical, public health (MEP) and low carbon systems.
• Learn to use engineering and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, BIM tools).
• Participate in developing sustainable and energy-efficient building services solutions.

Site and Project Support

• Attend site visits with senior engineers to support inspections, surveys, and monitoring of installations.
• Record site information and assist in reporting on project progress and technical issues.
• Observe and apply health and safety requirements during all site and office-based tasks.

Collaboration and Communication

• Work as part of a system thinking team, supporting coordination between design consultants, contractors, mixed specialisms and suppliers.
• Take part in team meetings and technical workshops.
• Communicate effectively with internal colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Join in with team and company social events and collaboration.

Learning and Development

• Follow the apprenticeship training plan, including attending college or training centre as required.
  Apply learning from coursework to practical tasks in the workplace.
• Keep a log of training, experience, and development progress to meet apprenticeship standards.

Your apprenticeship

• Full‑time role with 1 day per week at university  and 4 days in practice .
• Apply learning from coursework to practical tasks in the workplace.
• Keep a log of training, experience, and development progress to meet apprenticeship standards.

Competencies

• A levels (or equivalent) in Mathematics and Physical Sciences
• 5 GCSEs including Math and English (grade 4 and above)
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail and visual/graphical skills.
• Confidence with IT and digital tools.
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.

Is this you?

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, curious, ingenious, helpful, and passionate about the built environment and making a positive impact for people, planet and place. 

Our commitment to DEI

Civic is made up of brilliant people. Each of us is unique, whether in terms of our background, personal characteristics, experience, skills or motivations. And we value our people for the differences they bring to the table. These differences - this diversity - is powerful.

Nurturing an inclusive culture helps each of us to benefit from a wider range of these different perspectives, experiences and skills. We believe that this creates a happier, more productive working environment for us all.

We encourage applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives and are passionate about contributing to an equitable and respectful work environment.

Benefits

A fair and competitive salary, taking i]]> <