Building Services Engineer Development Coach

Newbury College

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Building Services Engineer Development Coach, you will play a vital role in supporting apprentices as they develop the technical skills and professional knowledge required for the building services industry. This role combines classroom teaching, workplace coaching, and assessment, giving you the opportunity to deliver structured theory-based sessions as well as practical, on site support. You will teach elements of the Building Services Engineering curriculum, helping learners understand core principles across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and general service and maintenance. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will guide apprentices throughout their entire programme, from enrolment to End Point Assessment. This includes tailoring training plans, carrying out workplace observations, supporting e portfolio evidence, delivering structured feedback, and ensuring learners meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours set out in the Apprenticeship Standard. You will visit apprentices in their workplace, assess real world practice, and maintain accurate records to support progress and compliance. Working closely with employers is a key part of this role. You will collaborate with them to understand workplace expectations, shape training delivery, and monitor each apprentice’s development. You will act as a mentor and industry expert, helping apprentices overcome challenges, build confidence, and stay focused on achieving their qualification. As part of the Construction and Building Technology team, you will contribute to curriculum development, uphold quality standards, and ensure a positive learning experience that prepares apprentices for successful careers in Building Services Engineering.

Requirements

Experienced in building services engineering and confident applying their industry knowledge in a coaching or training environment.
Supportive and learner focused, with the ability to motivate apprentices and help them overcome challenges.
Organised and detail driven, able to manage their own caseload, visit schedules, and e portfolio assessments effectively.
Confident working with employers, building strong partnerships to ensure apprentices thrive in the workplace.
A clear and effective communicator, comfortable delivering training, giving feedback, and conducting progress reviews.
Committed to continuous development, keeping up to date with industry standards and completing annual CPD.
Able to work independently, using initiative while contributing positively to the wider Construction and Building Technology team.
Flexible and willing to travel to employer sites as needed.
Assessor qualifications or able to demonstrate that you are willing to work towards these.
Professional competence in the area you are assessing, which typically will have been gained through working in that industry for at least two years.
Experience of training others on a 1:2:1 and small group basis.

Nice To Haves

A Degree, Higher education Qualification, or professional qualification.
Level 3 or above teaching qualification.
IQA Qualification.
Level 4 qualification or equivalent specific industry qualifications in subject area.

Responsibilities

Deliver structured theory-based sessions as well as practical, on site support.
Teach elements of the Building Services Engineering curriculum, helping learners understand core principles across heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical systems and general service and maintenance.
Guide apprentices throughout their entire programme, from enrolment to End Point Assessment.
Tailor training plans, carrying out workplace observations, supporting e portfolio evidence, delivering structured feedback, and ensuring learners meet the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours set out in the Apprenticeship Standard.
Visit apprentices in their workplace, assess real world practice, and maintain accurate records to support progress and compliance.
Collaborate with employers to understand workplace expectations, shape training delivery, and monitor each apprentice’s development.
Act as a mentor and industry expert, helping apprentices overcome challenges, build confidence, and stay focused on achieving their qualification.
Contribute to curriculum development, uphold quality standards, and ensure a positive learning experience that prepares apprentices for successful careers in Building Services Engineering.

Benefits

Competitive salary reflective of experience and commitment to educational excellence
Local Government Pension Scheme
Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme
On-site gym membership at an annual fee of £20
Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Scheme and other activities and facilities
Free Annual Flu Jab
Development opportunities through workshops, training, and courses
Professional development tailored to further qualifications and career advancement
27 days of holiday pro rata
Flexible working options to ensure a healthy balance between professional and personal life
Free onsite parking
Access to a corporate discount scheme
Discounts on hair and beauty treatments at the Newbury College salon
Good value food and drink at the Street Café
Discounted childcare at the on-site nursery for staff (operated by a third party)
Staff recognition awards; celebrating the excellence in all we do
Staff Summer Event