Building Services Engineer Review
at Wates
Degree Apprenticeship
Construction, Engineering
London
Review Submitted: October 2025
Overall Rating
4.6 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
Support the operations team by ensuring first-class sustainable M&E performance. Working alongside various departments learning about the design, installation and maintenance of services and equipment of a building. Incorporating the technical and commercial aspects of the management of projects and updating knowledge on technology used to enhance systems.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I am very much enjoying the programme and I am constantly expanding my experience and knowledge through the wealth of opportunities provided.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I have amassed a great amount of skills and knowledge that I didn't have before starting this programme. Including qualifications and credentials as well as expanding my network.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme is structured very well.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The ealry careers team are great and provide a lot of support.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I am given all the support and resources required.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It helps greatly with a clearer and better understanding of how things work and operate theoretically the knowledge and skills can be transferred practically on site effectively, correctly and efficiently.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Lots of social events occur
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Wates to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Very good company, lots of opportunity for movement and progression, great networking opportunities and good benefits and pension.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Wates?
Commit to what you do but take the time to find out exactly what it is you want to do and work towards that. Learn from everything and everyone, be keen, attentive and social.
