Building Services Engineering (Hons) Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Building services engineering, also called engineering services, helps clients develop systems and solve problems to provide safe and healthy environments in which people can live and work. Engineering services play an integral part in the comfort and sustainability of modern-day living. 

As part of this Building Services Engineering (Hons) programme at Leeds Beckett University , you'll:

• Gain expertise in the analysis of the mechanical and electrical engineering systems within buildings

• Study the techniques behind low-carbon design and renewable energy systems

• Learn how to use industry standard design and energy analysis software applications

• Turn client briefs and concept designs into reality

• Learn how to recognise the complex needs of diverse clients and unfamiliar environments

• Understand the role building services engineering plays in providing efficient and cost-effective solutions to the climate crisis

• Understand the life cycle and performance of buildings and their impact on the wider environment

• Learn project management techniques for the built environment

Career 

There is a huge demand both nationally and internationally for building services engineers. Corporate social responsibility with respect to decarbonisation and climate change is now important to companies across numerous industries so you’ll be well-placed to work with a wide range of clients. 

There are job opportunities in design, consultancy and contracting within the building services industry, as well as roles within local government and health authorities. There are also opportunities to work abroad, particularly in the fields of low and zero-carbon design and renewables. Job opportunities could include:

• Mechanical and electrical design engineer

• Building management and controls engineer

• Environmental and public health engineer

• Building information modelling manager

• Building services project manager

Accreditation

Accredited by CIBSE and Engineering Council