Building Energy Management System ApprenticeScience and Technology Facilities CouncilSalary: £23,186
Hours: Full time - 37 Hours
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 4 Years
Location: Science and Technology Facilities Council, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell, Oxfordshire
Closing date: 16th February 2025
The Science and Technology Facilities Council has over 25 years' experience in providing engineering apprenticeships and provides an excellent training ground in order to equip individuals with relevant skills and experience for their chosen career, whilst working in one of the world's leading scientific and engineering research organisations.
STFC's Estates Services are looking to recruit a BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls EngineerApprentice (Level 4) to join us in September 2025.
As a member of STFC's Estates Services you will proactively support the Estates remit to deliver flexible, customer focused and efficient services that support the delivery of STFC's vision, values and objectives. The Estates Services team needs to be agile and able to adapt to the ever-changing needs of our diverse customer base therefore it is expected that the post holder will demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach.
One such part is to deliver efficient and sustainable buildings with comfortable internal spaces.
The BMS systems on-site have grown rapidly over the last 5 years and now includes over 300 controllers along with 50,000 associated points. These systems require a knowledge of building control strategies, sensing elements and software graphical representation.
About an Apprenticeship at STFC With training and support from experts in their fields, you'll be enthusiastic about developing your knowledge, skills and behaviours, working towards completing your apprenticeship, gaining appropriate qualifications whilst making a real difference in your role.
If working with innovative technologies on world-leading research isn't enough, you will develop both professionally and as a critical member of the team in an environment you won't find anywhere else.
Our dedicated Apprenticeship Team will support you every step of the way, helping you make the most of your opportunities and to achieve the goals you already have - and those you have yet to discover!
We provide an opportunity to really pursue your interests and passion. You'll have access to additional core skills development, access to a community of apprentices across the site, annual Apprentice awards evenings, a number of active sport and social groups across campus, and potential opportunities for overseas placements.
STFC offers a benefits package crafted to provide an excellent work/life balance including 30 days' annual leave, an outstanding index linked pension scheme, 10.5 public and privilege days, Christmas closure and flexible working hours.
For a list of our full benefits, please visit here .
About the role and a summary of key duties & responsibilities - Provide reactive services to break downs and failures of control system components.
- Maintain the BMS control system across the RAL, The Coseners House Hotel and Chilbolton estates
- Respond to reactive tasks that arise during the day-to-day activities of the site which may be reported via the site helpdesk or identified by the in-house engineering team
- Maintaining and updating graphical pages on the site computer servers to show the running status of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
- Carry out minor repairs to systems such as hot water, chilled water and air handling units
- As an STFC Apprentice you will connect with staff across STFC and at all levels. You will work as part of a team as well as working on your own.You will also represent STFC through the contact you have with your training provider
- Attend appropriate additional training to support the role and service delivery
Through the training provider, Newbury College, you will undertake a Level 4 BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) Controls Engineer Apprenticeship
Construction and Building Technology
( https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/bems-building-energy-management-systems-controls-engineer-v1-1 )
Which will include: - Fully recognised apprenticeship qualification - Level 4
- On-the-job competency training
- Theoretical knowledge
You will be required to attend Newbury College on a day release basis as part of your training; you must therefore be willing and able to travel independently. Excess travel costs will be covered.
Person Specification In order to apply for the role, we are looking for the following:
Key - (S) will be measured at shortlisting, (I) will be measured at interview, (S&I) is both.
The ideal candidate should have a general interest in engineering, both mechanical and electrical, and have a strong desireto improve efficiency and sustainability. You will need to be motivated and enthusiastic and ready to grasp new technologiesand strategies to maintaina scientific environment.
Essential: - Achieved or predicted to achieve 5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes at Grade C/4 or above including Maths & English (S)
- Have a keen interest in building maintenance and engineering (S&I)
- The ability to communicate concisely, both written and oral, to understand the needs of our customers (S&I)
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and build relationships with other groups, sites and customers (I)
- Be able to apply analytical techniques to tackle a range of engineering issues (I)
- A strong desire to learn (S&I)
Desirable:
- Have a Level 3 qualification in a related subject (S)
- Experience in an engineering capacity ie, mechanical or electrical. (S&I)
- Be able to embrace new technology (I)
- Willing to develop IT skills on Microsoft and other programs (I)
Important Information To complete the apprenticeship, you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English. For those sitting their GSCEs in Summer 2025, we would need evidence of your predicted grades.
When applying for an apprenticeship, there is a set residency eligibility criteria that must be met by the applicant. To check your eligibility please click here. .
The training provider will also ask you to complete an initial assessment during the application process. If you already have a qualification in this subject area or similar please include, as an attachment, your transcript outlining the grade/s achieved and modules covered. By applying for this apprenticeship, you are giving permission for your details to be shared with the relevant training provider.
We will be in touch after the closing date, however, please reach out
[email protected] you have any questions.
Please note that we hold the right to close this vacancy early if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
What could you achieve with the world-leading facilities and experts of one of Europe's largest research organisations by your side?
Join us and discover what's possible!
About The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) As one of Europe's largest research organisations, we ask the biggest questions in the universe to find answers that change the world around us. We seek understanding. We're proud of the impact we make. And we're committed to helping build a globally competitive, knowledge-based UK economy. Being part of all this means contributing to work that pushes boundaries and creates possibilities. You'll work with, and learn from, true experts. Whatever your role, you'll be free to question, and encouraged to share ideas. And, in a positive and supportive culture, you'll discover just what a difference you can make when you're equipped and inspired to excel.
We're a place where curious minds thrive. Not bound by profit, we explore ideas that others don't, ask questions that others won't, and discover answers that others are not equipped to find. And, alongside Mars landings and black holes, we also explore diverse, international projects in everything from science and engineering to computing and technology. Whether it's at the cutting edge or behind the scenes, our work is intellectually challenging. It's very often ground-breaking. And it's endlessly, irresistibly fascinating.
For more information about STFC please visit https://stfc.ukri.org/
You can also visit our careers site https://www.stfccareers.co.uk/
About UK Research Innovation (UKRI) UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world's most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.
More information can be found at www.ukri.org .
Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI .
The role holder will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during the course of employment.
How we support EDI in the workforce At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so. We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce' .
Disability Confident Employer As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
How to apply Online applications only preferred for this role. Please submit a CV and covering letter which clearly outlines how you fulfil the criteria specified along with your motivation for UKRI and the role. Ensure that the job reference number is included in the filename description of each document uploaded. Note that failure to address the above criteria or submit an application without a covering letter may result in the application not being considered. Assessment will only be based upon the content of your submitted covering letter and CV and not the 'experience' section of the application.
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Additional Information
- Organisation: Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
- External Closing Date: Feb 16, 2025
- Minimum Salary: Pound Sterling (GBP) 23,186
- Hours: Full-time
