To become a service engineer in the UK, you can complete a professional civil, structural, or architectural engineering course. While a specific degree may not be required, it may be necessary to enroll in and complete a four-year degree program.

A building services engineer is responsible for installing, maintaining, and designing systems that ensure buildings are safe, convenient, and comfortable. They work on equipment in various types of buildings, such as offices, hospitals, and shopping centers.

The career path of a building services engineer in the UK typically starts as a graduate engineer, then progresses to senior engineer, project manager, senior manager, and finally building services director.

Building services engineering and civil engineering are two distinct fields within the construction industry. While civil engineering focuses on the design and construction of large-scale infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and dams, building services engineering is concerned with the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of building systems and services. Building services engineers are responsible for ensuring that buildings have efficient and effective systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical supply, plumbing, and fire safety.