Website Kimpton
Location Bromborough, Wirral
Reporting to: Design Engineer / Project Lead
Department: Building Services / M&E Design
Salary: £19,355 year 1
£23,330 year 2
Contract Type: Full-Time, Apprenticeship
Qualifications Gained and Career Progression:
HNC Building Services Engineering (heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning – Higher National Certificate (HNC)
https://liv-coll.ac.uk/course-search/building-services-engineering-heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-higher-national-
certificate-hnc
You will have the option to progress on to a BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering Degree Apprenticeship at the end of
your HNC
https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2025/38014-building-services-engineering-beng-hons
Job Overview
We are looking for a motivated and curious individual to join our Building Services team as a Mechanical Design
Apprentice. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers on live construction and refurbishment projects,
learning how to design energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling systems for buildings. This role is perfect
for someone eager to learn, good at problem-solving, and interested in how buildings work.
Key Responsibilities
• Support the production of mechanical design drawings using AutoCAD or Revit (with training).
• Assist with mechanical calculations such as heating and cooling loads, pipe sizing, and airflow.
• Learn to use software tools like Excel and AutoCAD under guidance.
• Help prepare technical schedules and equipment specifications.
• Attend internal project meetings and take notes or assist with documentation.
• Shadow engineers during site visits and surveys.
• Research products, standards, or solutions to support the design process.
• Keep your learning record up to date and participate in apprenticeship training.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
• Keen interest in engineering, buildings, or construction.
• Basic understanding of maths and science principles.
• Willingness to learn design tools and software.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Maths, and Science (Grade 4/C or above).
Desirable:
• Experience using Excel or any CAD software (even at school or college).
• A Level, T Level or BTEC in a related field (e.g., Engineering, Physics, Design & Tech).
• Curiosity about how systems in buildings work.
What You’ll Gain
• Practical experience on real-world projects.
• Training in mechanical building services design and software tools.
• Support from a team of experienced engineers and technicians.
• Progression through a structured apprenticeship programme leading to recognised qualifications.
• A potential long-term career path in building services engineering.
Working Hours & Apprenticeship Info
• Standard workweek (e.g., 37.5–40 hours).
• One day a week at college or online study (depending on apprenticeship provider).
• Ongoing support and reviews with mentors and managers.
About Kimpton:
Apprentices have always been a vital source of talent for Kimpton. There has never been a time that we haven’t had an apprentice training with us, and we work hard to retain them after they’ve qualified and support them to
progress in their career. It is because of this commitment to providing a supportive environment that over half of our senior management team started life at Kimpton as apprentices. Our apprentices today are our leaders of tomorrow.
Kimpton have been helping to create the sustainable building environments of tomorrow since 1963, through providing innovative M&E and HVAC Services across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. There’s a global race to net zero and our team are on the front line. No one is getting to net zero without engineers. We want the best and brightest minds to join us, drive us and help us deliver that net zero goal. If that feels like your kind of future, we’d love to have you on board.
How to Apply:
In the first instance, please send your CV and a Covering Letter that lets us know more about you and why you’re
the perfect fit for our team, to vacancies@Kimpton.co.uk
There’s more information about what a career at Kimpton looks like on our website
www.kimpton.co.uk/apprenticeships-at-kimpton/
www.kimpton.co.uk/careers/
To apply for this job email your details to vacancies@Kimpton.co.uk.