The course develops building services engineers educated to BSc level, who are well-equipped to enter the industry in areas such as design and build, consultancy and facilities management. The qualification meets the needs of higher technician status and meets the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer registration. A wide range of building services are included, both mechanical and electrical, and the theme of energy conservation and environmental impact is present throughout. The study of energy is expanded considerably above that at HND level, and management studies are enhanced to meet the requirements of professional bodies. In keeping with the needs of modern engineering practice, management and communication skills are given high priority throughout the course.

Employability This course will equip you for a career in the building services engineering industry in areas such as: design and construction; consulting engineering; and maintenance and facilities management. Major projects in London and the raised focus on the environment and sustainability are resulting in an increased demand for those graduating from this course. We run a very active and well utilised careers page on our virtual learning environment (VLE) to provide both a shop window for employers seeking recruits and trainees and links to major external recruitment agencies. We also facilitate employer recruitment visits on campus, and provide advertising for graduate recruitment open events at company offices. Graduate success stories Recent graduates from this course have gone onto jobs such as: Electrical Consultant, Mechanical Engineer and Building Services Engineer. What to expect from your career Building Services Engineers are involved at the design and build stage, making sure new buildings are optimised and 'future-proof' from conception through to contracting and consultancy work, or managing the use of buildings and facilities once they are up and running. Typically, Building Services Engineers tend to specialise in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or public health sectors. Daily tasks can include negotiating and developing contracts and agreeing them with clients, commissioning work from contractors, using CAD software to design the systems needed for a project, ensuring the project budget is kept to, overseeing the installation of building systems and making sure they are maintained and operated properly. Then they advise clients and architects on energy use and conservation. Typical salaries It is a varied career, where no two days (or buildings) are the same. Salaries for experienced engineers range from £25,000 to £35,000 –although partners in engineering firms can earn up to £85,000. Continuing to postgraduate studies If you graduate from the BSc (Hons) course, you will be able to apply for further study at postgraduate level, including for a place on our full-time or part-time MSc Building Services Engineering. LSBU Employability Services LSBU is committed to supporting you develop your employability and succeed in getting a job after you have graduated. Your qualification will certainly help, but in a competitive market you also need to work on your employability, and on your career search. Our Employability Service will support you in developing your skills, finding a job, interview techniques, work experience or an internship, and will help you assess what you need to do to get the job you want at the end of your course. LSBU offers a comprehensive Employability Service, with a range of initiatives to complement your studies, including: direct engagement from employers who come in to interview and talk to students Job Shop and on-campus recruitment agencies to help your job search mentoring and work shadowing schemes.