At a glance
- XCO2
- Employer
- £13.15 per hour
- Salary
- 31/03/2025
- Closing date
- Full Time
- Contract
- 30 hours per week min
- Hours
You must be a resident of Hackney to be eligible for this apprenticeship, or, as a minimum, have a strong and demonstrable connection to Hackney (e.g. secondary schooling in Hackney)
ABOUT XCO2
A successful, friendly low carbon environmental and building services consultancy, based in a beautiful central London office, is seeking to appoint an Office Support member to join our team. The company is young and dynamic, with a relaxed, friendly and diverse work environment. Our staff get engaged in regular social activities and build lasting relationships. More information available here: https://xco2.com/about/culture
ABOUT THE ROLE
XCO2 Energy Limited is offering an exciting opportunity for a Level 6 Apprenticeship in Building Services Design Engineering at our central London offices. This apprenticeship is a unique opportunity for a Hackney resident to join our growing team and contribute to our ongoing work with Hackney Council, as well as numerous other exciting projects we are working on across the UK as well as further afield.
As part of our engineering team, you will gain hands-on experience in designing sustainable and energy-efficient mechanical, electrical and public health solutions for a variety of building projects.
Through working closely with experienced engineers and sustainability consultants, you will gain key knowledge and skills in designing building services solutions such as heating, ventilation and lighting, bringing buildings to life and helping support the local community and the wider built environment.
Training at work and education provided through this apprenticeship over 5 years will contribute to the successful candidate achieving a Level 6 BEng in Building Services Design Engineering and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) accreditation with Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), thus kick-starting your career in the construction industry and building services engineering.
This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic work environment, with the potential for long-term career progression at the award winning engineering firm XCO2. If you’re passionate about building services design and want to make a positive impact through sustainable engineering solutions, we’d love to hear from you.
An apprenticeship includes regular education carried out at University. A minimum of 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying to achieve a BEng degree and IEng accreditation.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
The key responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to the below. All tasks will be undertaken with suitable support from line managers and your apprenticeship mentor at XCO2:
- Develop engineering solutions for buildings in compliance and accordance with Building Regulations and industry standards, in collaboration with architects and wider design teams.
- Carry out detailed mechanical, electrical and public health design calculations.
- Maintaining well documented project files including calculations, drawings, meeting notes etc.
- Producing engineering services drawings (2D/3D) utilising industry standard software such as AutoCAD and Revit and BIM (Building Information Modelling).
- Work alongside manufacturers to size and select plant.
- Assist with compiling RIBA design stage engineering services reports and specifications.
- Analyse energy models to assist with producing sustainable designs.
- Accompany senior engineers at design team and Client meetings
- Shadow engineers on site visits as and when appropriate to further your understanding of the design optimisation and physical installation of designed services.
- Provide administrative assistance on projects within the wider team such as producing equipment schedules.Assist in the design and development of energy-efficient building services systems for a range of projects.
- Participate in Continued Professional Development (CPDs) and training sessions.
- Awareness of Health & Safety in the construction industry.
- Develop an understanding of Low and Zero Carbon Technologies and their applicability.
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Required Qualifications and Experience:
5 GCSEs(A*-C) or (Grade 9-4) must include.
- English
- Maths
Applicant is to have already achieved or be currently studying towards one of the below qualifications. At least one of the below:
- A Levels (Minimum grade of BBC) – Must include Mathematics (UCAS points: 112).
- T-level (Merit or above) in Construction: Design, Surveying and Planning. (UCAS points: 120).
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 128).
- BTEC Level 3 National Diploma D*D* in an Engineering subject area, with a minimum of merit in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. (UCAS points: 112).
University placement is subject to candidates achieving the entry requirements. A keen interest in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is preferred.
- Strong interest in engineering, sustainability, and building services design.
- A proactive approach to learning and a passion for problem-solving.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- Communication skills.
- IT skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organisation skills.
- Problem solving skills.
- Number skills.
- Team working.
At least 30 hours per week including time spent training/studying for relevant qualification. Day release to University once a week during term time.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
TO APPLY, PLEASE SEND YOUR (up-to-date) CV AND COVER LETTER to: George.Belle@hackney.gov.uk
Your cover letter should cover the below points:
- What you are applying for and why.
- Why do you want to work for XCO2?
- What qualifications do you already hold that are relevant for this apprenticeship?
- What SKILLS and ATTRIBUTES do have that are relevant for this apprenticeship? (please refer to the candidate requirements listed above).
- What personal qualities do you have that will be useful for this position?
- What do you hope to gain from this apprenticeship?