Apprentice Mechanical and Electrical Surveyor

As an M&E Surveyor you will work directly alongside experienced surveyors in the team to learn the inspection, assessment and maintenance planning of mechanical and electrical systems within buildings. This is a hands-on apprenticeship designed to give you genuine responsibility on real projects from the start, supported by formal study.

What you'll do

• Support surveyors in conducting inspections and assessments of mechanical and electrical installations, including HVAC, MVHR/heat recovery, BMS, LV electrical distribution, public health, fire detection and suppression, lighting, lifts and other building services.
• Collect and record detailed asset data on site using AES's digital capture platforms (including GoReport and Asseticom), covering condition, functionality, location, attribute data, photographs and maintenance requirements.
• Learn to assess systems against health and safety, building regulations, statutory compliance, and sector-specific standards (DfE, HTM, NHS, lender TDD criteria). Identify items that fall short of compliance and require remedial works.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of asset registers, life-cycle cost profiles and PPM schedules, supporting clients in planning for repair and replacement.
• Support the drafting of survey reports, condition assessments and technical commentary, ensuring data is accurately recorded and clearly presented for client use.

After the apprenticeship

Following completion of the apprenticeship, we would support you with further learning and progression from assistant to Mechanical & Electrical Surveyor. There is a clear progression following this role and opportunities to become chartered with the IET or CIBSE.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

Things to consider

• Holding a full UK Driving Licence and car.
• Passing a DBS check.
• Willingness to travel around the UK and internationally as required.

About the employer

Asset Engineering Solutions Limited (AES) is an independent building services and asset management consultancy founded in 2026. We deliver digital-first condition surveys, asset registers, lender technical due diligence and strategic asset management services to clients across the UK, Europe and North America.

We are an SME with a small, senior core team and a network of vetted survey partners. Every commission is led by a Chartered Engineer with hands-on experience, and our work spans further education, healthcare, retail, leisure, manufacturing and corporate estates.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Business administrator (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: GLP TRAINING LTD
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. May require evening and weekend travel and occasional work to suit client site access.
• Start date: 25 January 2027
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,500 a year