BEng (Hons) Building Services Engineering

This programme is uniquely designed to give you a practical, hands-on education in the specialised field of building services, ensuring you develop the real-world skills to design, install, and manage the essential systems that make buildings safe, comfortable, and sustainable. You'll have access to our excellent facilities in the School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, which include dedicated building services laboratories, energy systems testing equipment, and environmental simulation tools where you can test designs and understand system performance. 

Here’s how you’ll gain practical, industry-relevant experience:

• Building Services Software: You'll gain proficiency in essential professional tools including AutoCAD and Revit MEP for Building Information Modelling (BIM), IES VE for dynamic thermal modelling, and Hevacomp for building services design calculations.

• GCU Design Projects: A key feature of your degree is the series of group design projects where you'll work in teams to design complex building services systems, developing crucial project management and teamwork skills specific to the built environment.

• Building Services Laboratory: You will conduct hands-on experiments in our dedicated labs, equipped with HVAC demonstration rigs, ventilation test equipment, and building management system (BMS) interfaces.

• Energy Laboratory: You'll use our energy systems testing equipment to analyse renewable energy integration, heat pump performance, and low-carbon heating solutions for buildings.

• Environmental Simulation: You'll work with environmental chambers and data loggers to test indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and lighting conditions in built environments..

Graduates of this accredited programme move confidently into roles like building services engineer, HVAC designer, or building performance analyst, with outstanding employability—100% are in work or further study within 15 months. Salaries typically start at around £27,500, climbing steadily toward £40,000 by five years in.

Progression & Future Opportunities:
Here’s how GCU supports you in building a thriving career from the ground up:

• University Services to Boost Employability

  • GCU’s close collaboration with the building services industry ensures your training aligns with real-world needs. The course focuses on essential domains—heating and air conditioning system design, building performance simulation, electrical systems, and lighting design—enriching your employability from day one

  • Option to participate in work placements abroad and these final-year studies may be sponsored by industry, providing strong hands-on experience and professional engagement.

• Employment Statistics & Salary Figures

  • Graduate employment is remarkable—100% are employed or in further study 15 months after graduating.

  • Median earnings: £27,500 after 15 months, rising to about £31,500 after three years, and up to £40,000 after five years.

  • Broader building sector data confirms: £29,000 at 15 months, £30,000 at three years, and £34,500 after five years.

  • Meaningful outcomes: 94% say their job aligns with their plans, 90% report their work feels meaningful, and 69% actively use what they learned during their studies.

• University–Industry Partnerships

  • Your programme is accredited by CIBSE and the Energy Institute, putting you on a clear path toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

  • GCU collaborates with leading firms: alumni work with organizations like Arup, McLaughlin & Harvey, Skanska, BAE Systems, Atkins, and others—opening a breadth of professional connections.

• Long-Term Accreditation Value

  • The programme is accredited by CIBSE (on behalf of the Engineering Council), partially meeting academic requirements for both Incorporated (IEng) and Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

  • This means you're equipped not just with knowledge, but with a route toward professional recognition—an invaluable investment in your long-term career.

• Graduation Outcomes

  • With top-tier industry partnerships, accreditation, and design-focused training, you'll graduate ready for professional roles in sectors like sustainability, consulting, healthcare facility engineering, and more. Your degree is both technically robust and strategically tailored to the job market.

Further Academic Progression:
Once you've graduated, a logical—and highly effective—next step is pursuing a Master’s degree, such as in Building Services Engineering or Sustainable Building Design. This will deepen your technical skillset and bolster your pathway to full Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Alternatively, you may choose to enter the workforce directly—either way, GCU has set you up solidly for future success.