Apprentice - BMS Engineering (Level 4)
SIEMENS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY
Hampshire, Slough
Closes in 24 days (Monday 25 May 2026)
Posted on 30 April 2026
Contents
Summary
Kickstart engineering career at Siemens 2026 role!
- Wage
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£24,785 a year
- Training course
- BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
- Hours
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Working alongside service and commissioning engineers, on site and in the office.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Thursday 1 October 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
- Working alongside service and commissioning engineers, on site and in the office
- Assisting BMS designers in producing engineering documentation
- Answering technical support questions, and assisting technical trainers
- Providing BMS application software, graphics and IT system configuration
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Pinehurst 2 Pinehurst Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7BF
- Sefton Park, Bells Hill, Stoke Poges, Slough, SL2 4JS
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5)
- Mathematics (grade 5)
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
- Customer care skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- Achieved or predicted to achieve 3 A Level’s (or equivalent) qualification
- Passionate about engineering with a willingness to get stuck in
- A current driving licence (or currently in the process of learning to drive) is desirable due to the travel requirements of the role, although applications are welcome
About this employer
Our technology empowers customers to transform the industries that form the backbone of economies: industry, transportation, buildings and grids. Our solutions accelerate the digital transformation of multiple industries, to scale sustainability impact.
Company benefits
- 26 days paid holiday + 5 volunteering days
- Discounts on everyday spending
- Subsidised gym memberships
- An induction week alongside your Early Careers cohort
- Early Careers Gala when you complete your programme!
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Siemens apprenticeships provide the training and development opportunities needed to succeed in a future engineering career pathway.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029333.
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Closes in 24 days (Monday 25 May 2026)
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