Apprentice BMS Engineer - Sunbury-on-Thames
JOHNSON CONTROLS BUILDING EFFICIENCY UK LIMITED
Sunbury-On-Thames (TW16 5DB)
Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
Posted on 10 February 2026
Contents
Summary
Join Johnson Controls and dive into the world of building management system technology! We’re talking all the complex software and hardware that controls the electrical and mechanical systems within a building. These systems control lighting, security, fire safety, HVAC and can help reduce emissions and increase efficiency.
- Wage
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£18,304 a year
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All equipment + uniform + gear
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Access to Company pension scheme, overtime and travel payments where applicable
- Training course
- Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
- Hours
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Your normal working hours are 40 per week Monday to Friday. Inclusive of a lunch break directed by your manager. Hours may vary depending on customer and team requirements, shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
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
You will master the art of designing, commissioning, and executing advanced building management control solutions, specifically for Heating, Ventilating & Air Conditioning systems (HVAC).
- Understand Mechanical & Electrical systems thoroughly, analyse crucial technical documents, and from a static state, commission the controls system and designated plant interfaces, ensuring that the control system and plant operate seamlessly
- With the full support of our qualified BMS engineers, you will learn to analyse essential technical documents and ensure the plant's control system operates effectively
- As you gain experience, exciting opportunities will arise to diagnose and solve technical challenges in both software and hardware, with the chance to advise customers on energy efficiencies using Johnson Controls energy management software
- You’ll spend significant time applying the skills learned at college, providing a hands-on learning experience as you advance through your apprenticeship
- Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll work alongside qualified Johnson Controls Engineers and Technicians who will serve as mentors, guiding your skill development. This collaborative setting ensures you receive the support and insights necessary to thrive in your role
Where you'll work
Summit Business Park
, Hanworth Road
Sunbury-On-Thames
TW16 5DB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
Training course
Building services engineering technician 2022 (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply appropriate building services engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to building services engineering and the construction or manufacturing process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis and evaluation to support the delivery of building services engineering models (such as Building Information Modelling), designs, and technical solutions
- Operate computer-based software packages, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or modelling software (Revit) to produce and present technical information and documentation with relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the building services engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of building services engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation, such as the Building Safety legislation.
- Apply principles of sustainable development, including those relating to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG), environmental policies and legislations in building services engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions, and wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance systems and processes, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity, and inclusion in the delivery of building services engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to building services engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
You will attend college weekly on a day release basis
More training information
Level 3 Building services engineering technician 2022 Apprenticeship Standard progressing into level 4 once completed
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade Grade 5)
- Maths (grade Grade 5)
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
This thrilling opportunity is field-based, meaning that you will work alongside our highly skilled engineers, traveling between our clients’ sites each day. You will primarily cover the Southeast of the UK however depending on job requirements you could travel to other areas of the country. You will need to be flexible working away from home and staying over in hotels. Our work may also require heavy lifting and working from heights.
About this employer
Johnson Controls is a global leader in technology and industry, serving customers in over 150 countries. Our mission is to create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, and integrated infrastructure. We welcome individuals with a passion for engineering to join us in shaping a better tomorrow through our diverse range of projects and opportunities.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion of this Level 3 apprenticeship you will then continue your learning with the Level 4 Building Services Apprenticeship
- Many of our previous apprentices have become lead engineers and take control of their own team and projects
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
UNITED COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009209.
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Closes on Friday 10 April 2026
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