BEMS Technician Engineer Apprenticeship
TROUP BYWATERS + ANDERS LLP
London (NW1 1BU)
Closes on Friday 20 March 2026
Posted on 6 February 2026
Contents
Summary
You will gain hands‑on experience across HVAC, controls, energy management, and intelligent building systems. You will learn how modern digitally connected buildings operate, develop real engineering skills and help deliver smart, sustainable solutions, that make a real word difference to building users and the planet.
- Wage
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£25,207 a year
- Training course
- BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
35 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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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
- Understand Descriptions Of Operations
- Validate and test BEMS equipment
- Drive building performance and optimisation strategies
- Check sensors and controls
- Assist with HVAC and electrical systems
- Help diagnose faults and identify solutions
- Electronically update drawings and documentation
- Learn how intelligent building systems are designed, commissioned, and maintained
Where you'll work
183
Eversholt Street
London
NW1 1BU
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
For the HNC, delivery is online every other month (block release 2-5 days)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Maths (grade 5)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
T Level in:
BTEC 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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Be comfortable working within buildings, across multiple sites with diverse stakeholders, and once some experienced has been gained, lone working. An element of travel and working at height.
Certain sites will require Enhanced DBS or security clearance.
An ability to be agile and responsive.
About this employer
TB+A LLP is a high-performing building services consultancy with sustainability at the heart of the business, operating from eight offices across the UK and Poland. Since 1958, we have been designing, creating and maintaining unique internal spaces, blending comfort and function to bring buildings to life. We operate in the true spirit of partnership, achieving quality and consistency as standard.
After this apprenticeship
- Progression and opportunity are central to our ethos. We were one of the first businesses globally to achieve the We Invest in Apprentices Platinum standard, demonstrating our commitment to the investment of apprentices and the value they bring to our business
- All apprenticeship opportunities are on a permanent basis and upon completion there will be further opportunities based on performance and business need
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012965.
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Closes on Friday 20 March 2026