Trainee Building Services Manager

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, London
Holiday: 35 days holiday inc. bank holidays

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Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary: £17,000 - £32,000 per annum

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)

The role

Job Title:GRAHAM Academy - Trainee Building Services Manager (Apprenticeship)

DIVISION:Interior Fit Out
LOCATION:London
CONTRACT TYPE:Permanent
REPORTING TO:Building Services Manager

What you'll do

Job Summary
As the GRAHAM business continues to grow and develop, we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us as a Trainee Building Services Manager through an apprenticeship programme. The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality interior fit out and refurbishment projects across the London region, working closely with our experienced project teams.

As a Trainee Building Services Manager, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) services within fast-paced commercial fit out environments. Working alongside experienced Building Services and Project Managers, you will help ensure building services installations are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Through a combination of on-the-job learning and formal study, you will gain hands-on experience in reviewing technical designs, coordinating specialist subcontractors, monitoring installation progress, and supporting testing and commissioning activities. You will also develop an understanding of how building services are integrated into modern office, retail, hospitality, and commercial interiors.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career within the construction industry, developing the technical, commercial, and project management skills needed to become a Building Services Manager. You'll play an important role in helping deliver successful fit out projects on time, within budget, and to our clients' expectations while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

Job Description:
The Trainee Building Services Manager will assist the Building Services team throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to project completion and aftercare.
Responsibilities include:
•Assist with reviewing Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) designs during pre-construction and project delivery stages, ensuring solutions are practical, coordinated, and suitable for interior fit out environments.
•Support the coordination of building services within commercial fit out and refurbishment projects, helping to identify and resolve design, programme, and installation challenges.
•Attend project meetings with clients, consultants, designers, specialist subcontractors, and internal project teams to gain experience and provide support on building services matters.
•Assist site teams in monitoring the quality, coordination, and progress of MEP installations, ensuring works are delivered in line with project requirements.
•Provide technical support to project and site management teams on building services issues that arise during construction and fit out activities.
•Work closely with site teams and subcontractors to ensure building services installations are effectively integrated with architectural and fit out elements.
•Assist in reviewing technical submissions, shop drawings, and Requests for Information (RFIs) from specialist subcontractors before submission to clients and consultants.
•Support the development and implementation of project commissioning, testing, and handover plans.
•Assist with reviewing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation, and certification associated with MEP installations.
•Work with project teams and specialist subcontractors to help develop installation, testing, and commissioning programmes that align with overall fit out project milestones.
•Support the management of the commissioning process, client demonstrations, user training sessions, and final handover activities.
•Assist with the production and review of operation and maintenance manuals, health and safety files, and project close-out documentation.
•Contribute to post-completion activities and aftercare support, helping to ensure a smooth transition for clients into their newly completed spaces.

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
•Currently studying, or planning to study, a higher or degree-level apprenticeship programme in Building Services Engineering, Architectural 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.

Behavioural Competencies
Essential
Commercial Awareness: relevant to the position applied for and understanding of why commercial awareness and business acumen are related and how these combine to meet customer needs and GRAHAM business requirements.

Leadership skills:Communicates well and shows commitment to work as part of a fully integrated team.

Effective Communication skills: Able to adapt communication to audience and create detailed written documents and reports under supervision. Able to maintain and manage communication links with a variety of stakeholders. Presents a professional image and promotes the Brand.

Customer Focus:Takes time to question and understand why customer needs are important and wants to forge ongoing sustainable links with customers to act in theirs and the businesses long term interest.

Influencing:Identifies and builds relationships with those who will be useful now and in the future in achieving strategic business objectives.

Initiative:Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resources and processes. Adopts and encourages others to adopt new ways of working. Demonstrate ability to eventually work unsupervised.

Team Player:Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives. Works collaboratively and uses influence to gain resolution of issues. Demonstrates honestly, loyalty and commitment.

About You
GRAHAM ROUTES TO BECOMING A BUILDING SERVICES MANAGER
TECHNICIAL 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.

Hiring process

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:
• The closing date for applications will be Friday 8th January 2027.
• Interviews will commence in February 2027.
• Successful candidates will be notified in March 2027.
• All successful applicants will join the business by September 2027, with some opportunities to start earlier where possible.

Our Commitment:
At GRAHAM, we are proud to say that we are a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and we aim to be the first choice for people from all backgrounds. We seek to promote respect for the individual and equality of opportunities. We believe that everyone should be treated solely on the basis of personal merit and contribution throughout their GRAHAM career journey and not on the value of artificial barriers, prejudices, or preferences.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are dedicated to making our policies and guidance accessible to all applicants and employees. If you need this document in an alternative format, such as large print, audio, or braille, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07384 916355

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme, please contact Louise Hunter, Resourcing Manager, at

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 07384 916355

We are only able to consider applications from individuals who are eligible to live and work in the UK, as per Home Office regulations. Please check your eligibility with the regulations before applying. Individuals with a current time restricted right to work in the UK, should contact the Human Resources team in the first instance. A basic disclosure may be requested if security clearance is required by 3rd party clients and a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Our Access NI/Vetting and Barring Scheme Policy and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available upon request. GRAHAM reserves the right to carry out checks to ensure the validity of an applicant's experience and/or qualifications and we expect all applicants to comply with any such requests for information. Failure to do so or evidence of any falsification of information will lead to either removal from the recruitment process or if already in employment potential termination of contract through the company disciplinary procedure.