GRAHAM Academy – Trainee Building Services Manager - Interior Fit

London, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/10/2026

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.

The Trainee Building Services Manager will assist the Building Services team throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-construction through to project completion and aftercare.

• 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…