Apprentice Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) - Finsbury Circus House, London
Savills
London
Full-time
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Purpose of the Role
As an apprentice in our engineering consultancy, your role has a clear and important purpose. You will learn, contribute, and grow into a confident, capable engineering professional. Your apprenticeship combines real project experience with structured learning, giving you the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for a successful career in engineering.
Key Responsibilities
1\. Support Technical Design and Engineering Tasks
- Assist with creating drawings, models, and design documents
- Carry out basic engineering calculations under supervision
- Help prepare technical reports, schedules, and specifications
- Learn to use industry software such as CAD, BIM, and analysis tools
- Work as part of project teams to deliver engineering solutions
- Support senior engineers with research, data gathering, and analysis
- Participate in project meetings, reviews, and briefings
- Help maintain accurate project documentation and records
- Assist in collecting site data, measurements, and photographs
- Observe inspections and understand how designs are applied on site
- Learn about health, safety, and environmental requirements
- Provide notes or summaries from visits for the project team
- Complete all apprenticeship training requirements on time
- Apply classroom learning to real project work
- Seek guidance and feedback from mentors and colleagues
- Work towards professional competence and industry accreditation
- Follow company standards, processes, and quality procedures
- Ensure accuracy in all work produced
- Ask questions when unsure and escalate issues appropriately
- Learn how engineering decisions impact safety, quality, and costs
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project managers
- Communicate progress on assigned tasks
- Prepare clear notes, documents, or updates when asked
- Build positive working relationships across the team
- Take responsibility for personal learning and development
- Be proactive in asking for opportunities to gain experience
- Stay curious about engineering problems and solutions
- Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude
- Share new ideas or learning from training that may improve team processes
- Engage with digital tools and modern engineering practices
- Support innovation and help the team adopt new ways of working
1\. Essential Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team
- Willingness to learn and ask questions
- Basic maths and science skills
- Good organisation and time management
- Foundational STEM knowledge from school or college
- Awareness of engineering principles (at a basic level)
- Understanding of health \& safety responsibilities
- Interest in how engineering projects are designed and delivered
Minimum Academic Requirements
Most engineering apprenticeship roles accept:
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths, English, and Science
- BTEC qualifications in relevant subjects, such as:
+ BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering
+ BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering
+ BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering
+ BTEC Level 3 in Applied Science, Construction, or Technology subjects
These BTEC qualifications demonstrate practical, technical understanding and are highly valued for engineering apprenticeships.
Desirable Experience (Not essential)
- School or college engineering projects
- Technology, robotics, or STEM clubs
- Work experience in engineering, construction, manufacturing, or technical environments
- Practical hobbies such as mechanics, electronics, coding, or DIY
- Enthusiasm for engineering
- Willingness to develop new skills
- Curiosity and a proactive attitude
- Commitment to completing the apprenticeship programme
- Responsibility for personal learning
- Openness to feedback
- Teamwork and reliability
- Safe working practices
- Positive, professional attitude
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Please see our Benefits Booklet for more information.
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