Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Controls Engineer Apprenticeship Level 4

Direct Controls

BIRMINGHAM (B19 3XA)

Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026

Posted on 4 March 2026

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Summary

Gain hands-on experience designing, installing and commissioning smart building control systems. Work alongside experienced engineers to learn how to manage heating, ventilation, air conditioning and energy systems that keep modern buildings running efficiently and sustainably.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Annual salary review carried out each September

Training course
BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08.30 - 16.30. When working on construction sites hours may need to be flexible and any associated overtime will be paid accordingly.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

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

  • Commission BMS systems on consturction sites, including setting up controllers and input/output points
  • Produce detailed BMS control panel drawings using AutoCAD
  • Work in the panel shop to assemble and wire BMS control panels

Where you'll work

CITY COURT
161 HOSPITAL STREET
BIRMINGHAM
B19 3XA

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4 or above)
  • Maths (grade 4 or above)

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

Electrical Installation (grade Pass)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative

About this employer

Direct Controls specialises in building automation, delivering HVAC and Building Energy Management Systems to prime residential, commercial and industrial clients throughout the UK and internationally for over 30 years.

http://directcontrols.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Once qualified and able to operate individually on construction sites a company car will be provided. 

After this apprenticeship

After qualification the engineer may choose to specialise in a number of fields i.e commissioning, software, graphics or project management.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GROUP HORIZON LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000018987.

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Closes on Sunday 31 May 2026