2026 Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Engineer Apprenticeship
LAING O'ROURKE SERVICES LIMITED
Recruiting nationally
Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026
Posted on 4 December 2025
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Summary
This apprenticeship will see you working with design consultants, suppliers, and installers to deliver integrated, systems-based engineering for buildings. Using digital tools, we design and deliver efficiently from concept to handover, improving cost, quality, programme, and safety.
- Wage
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Competitive
Competitive wage offered
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Annual salary increases throughout the duration of the apprenticeship
Support for those working away from home - Training course
- BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 8am to 5pm. As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
Key Deliverables and Accountabilities of a Trainee BEMS Engineer
- To learn and understand automated control systems
- To be able to read a specification and apply control principles associated with the design to create engineering documentation
- Understand communications technology and standard industry protocols
- Understanding the requirements for the installation of electrical wiring systems
- To learn, understand and manage the production automated application software, system graphical user interface (GUI) and Digital engineering (DE)
- Assist the commissioning and point to point testing and commission control panels (CP) to monitor and control mechanical systems
- Adhere to all company policies & procedures, particularly to health & safety
A Trainee BEMS engineer will provide valuable support to our technical function and project delivery teams as we achieve our business priorities and client requirements. You can expect to be involved with a range of our technical and operations activities. For example:
- Design development and management
- Procurement
- Sub-contractor management
- Installation activities
- Commissioning activities
- Planning and project controls
- Knowledge sharing and industry best practice
- Assurance and compliance
Where you'll work
As a project-led business, the location of our work can vary depending on project needs. This role may require you to be prepared to work away from home at project sites across the UK.
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
Training course
BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules.
- Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs.
- Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology.
- Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable.
- Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process.
- Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET.
- Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others.
- Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations.
- Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system.
- Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems.
- Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations.
- Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments.
- Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment.
- Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations.
- Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage.
- Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices.
- Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment.
- Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48.
- Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products.
- Applying the control principles associated with the design, function and use of buildings e.g. to create points lists, description of operation, cable schedules.
- Incorporating hydrodynamics/ hydronic systems into designs.
- Applying the principles and practices of measurement technology.
- Incorporating cooling systems, heat generation and renewable technology into designs as applicable.
- Incorporating Control Panel wiring, construction and relay logic into the design process.
- Applying communications technology protocols and media e.g. MODBUS and BACNET.
- Applying relevant safety legislation, codes of practice and safe working practices to themselves and others.
- Identifying requirements for protection of electrical installations.
- Incorporating the needs of a variety of building stakeholders (e.g. owners/ operators) within the design of the BEMS system.
- Applying the practices and procedures for the installation of BEMS wiring systems.
- Interpreting the requirements for the BEMS element of electrical installations.
- Applying the principles and practices for the commissioning of BEMS systems and equipment in a variety of building types and environments.
- Applying the principles, for diagnosing and correcting faults in BEMS network systems and BEMS equipment.
- Applying the principles for completing conditional site surveys, along with associated recommendations.
- Applying knowledge of energy efficiency to optimise comfort in buildings whilst minimising energy usage.
- Identifying the requirements of inspection and testing of BEMS element of electrical installations within relevant legislative requirements, specifications, codes of practice and industry recognised practices.
- Carrying out the testing, inspection and certification of BEMS related controls and equipment.
- Applying the principles and practices for the design and commissioning of standard network architectures e.g. Ethernet TCP/IP, MSTP and RS48.
- Carrying out updates to BEMS system hardware to ensure compatibility with latest products.
Training schedule
The training schedule has not been agreed yet.
More training information
Laing O'Rourke collaborates with Group Horizons to ensure that our apprenticeships are given the best experience on site and during their technical training.
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
About this employer
Our Technical Apprenticeship programme is developed for individuals with a passion for construction and engineering. It combines college and work-based training, allowing you to build your skills and gain a recognised qualification while working on some of the most exciting projects in the UK.
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Company benefits
Private Medical Insurance. Life Insurance. Personal Accident and Injury Insurance. Income Protection Enhanced Pension. Discount Portal.
After this apprenticeship
Throughout your career with us, you can be assured of support from our experienced teams and will work within an environment which will encourage and allow you to achieve your full potential.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003907.
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Closes on Sunday 1 March 2026
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