Building Management Systems (BMS) Engineering Apprentice
House of Commons
About the job
Job summary
Working in Design Authority (DA), this post will focus on the provision of subject matter expertise for fire safety engineering and provide long-term assurance and benefits to Parliament.
As part of this role, you’ll undertake a Building Management Systems (BMS) Apprenticeship at Level 4. We will enrol you onto the apprenticeship shortly after you join, and it will typically take 36 months to complete including the end point assessment. Performance will be reviewed and assessed at set periods throughout the apprenticeship.
More information on the apprenticeship can be found here.
Using skills gained in these areas, potential career progression is on offer within the House of Commons to become a full-time BMS Engineer at the end of the programme. You will also be able to apply for recognition as a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology or CIBSE and start working towards becoming a chartered engineer.
Job description
The Building Management Systems (BMS) Apprentice role has been created to provide a structured apprenticeship, with on-the-job learning, training, and experience. It will include immersive working and development within the DA as well as mentoring and opportunities to develop with experience across a variety of construction projects. The role will include the site visits and inspections in addition office-based tasks all with the aim of providing high levels of customer satisfaction with our facilities.Person specification
- Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and teamworking skills to build and maintain trusted relationships with a range of people, while promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Ability to apply range of analytical techniques to understand mathematical or engineering issues and propose solutions or options to address them. Be willing to develop IT skills on Microsoft and other programmes.
- Ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills, with the ability to express information clearly and concisely and be able to understand the need of the customer.
- Be proactive and take ownership of tasks and issues. Ensure tasks are completed on time, to a high standard, and are prioritised effectively to meet objectives.
- Have a keen interest in Building Maintenance and Engineering, with a commitment to apply knowledge to real life situations and make sound decisions.
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £29,150, House of Commons contributes £7,870 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
Application Form - If you would like to apply for this role, please submit an application providing evidence against criteria 1 to 4 in the Job Description. Information on the role and the full criteria can be found in the Job Description.
Contact Details
For more information about the role please contact Apprenticeships team.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
Please note this Post is NOT regulated by the Civil Service Commission. The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.