SAUTER AUTOMATION LIMITED - Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Controls Engineer Apprentic...
Inova House Lime Tree Way, Hampshire Int Business Park, Chineham, RG24 8GG
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Summary
As a BMS(HVAC) Apprentice, you'll be working on building energy management systems where you will learn how to generate application software, commission plant and integrate smart technology to ensure efficient sustainable buildings. You will also work with our Project Managers, Sales, R&D teams in order to gain a good understanding of the industry.
Training course: BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
Hours Monday to Thursday, between 8.30am to 5.00pm and Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. 37.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 11 May 2026
Duration: 3 Years
Positions available: 3
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
Controls Hardware and Logic: Apprentices be required to select, install, configure and update control hardware platforms from manufacturers in the UK Market
Field Devices: Apprentices will be required to understand the principles behind control and performance of sensors, valves, actuators, dampers, variable speed drives, switches and relays
Networking: Apprentices will be required to design, install, maintain and fault find different types of networks along with more specialist sub-networks
Communication Protocols: Apprentices will be trained to a high level in the common open standard protocols in widespread use within the BEMS industry
Supervisor Software: Apprentices will gain a knowledge of the construction of graphics, creation of user accounts, alarm management and schedule management
This apprenticeship will involve working alongside our engineers on-site on various projects
To be committed to achieving the necessary qualifications
To complete a programme of training to be conducted within the Company’s various departments
Observe, learn and understand a wide range of skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff
To show commitment in developing practical skills and undertaking tasks as instructed, increasing overall contribution to the individual departments
To show enthusiasm and actively participate in a personal development plan
To increase overall knowledge of the industry
Understand and adhere to the Company’s internal procedures and regulations, including Health & Safety and Quality Assurance
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
Your training course
BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
Your training plan
This Apprenticeship will take up to 36-months to complete and at the end, you will be awarded a Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Controls Engineer Apprenticeship Level 4 which is equivalent to a Foundation Degree
Attend classroom and/or online learning sessions to undertake the Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) Controls Engineer apprenticeship
This will include the Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) technical course modules BCM00 - BCM15 and functional skills elements (including maths and English where required)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Mathematics (grade Level 2)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Computing (grade Level 2)
English (grade Level 2)
Science (grade Level 2)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Other requirements
The role will be a combination of office and site based. Once qualified and working on-site, you will be eligible for a company car subject to having a valid driving licence.
About this company
Established for well over 100 years, the Sauter Group is an international market-leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing energy-efficient solutions in Building Management Systems. With innovative technology, in the form of cloud-based solutions, APPs and smart devices, we provide solutions to meet the needs of our client’s in the control of their building systems.
