Level 6 Building Services Asset Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

Location: Reading area, United Kingdom

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Job title and apprenticeship level: Level 6 Building Services Asset Engineering Degree Apprenticeship

About AWE

We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies.

Our work is critical. We’re delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. But that’s just part of the story.

We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter-terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security.

At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique.

Be extraordinary at AWE.

About the apprenticeship

As a Building Services Asset Engineering Degree Apprentice, you will learn how the building systems that support AWE’s important facilities are maintained, improved and kept safe, reliable and available. You will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become a Building Services Asset Engineer within AWE’s Asset Engineering function.

This is not a generic building services design role. It is focused on maintaining, improving and assuring the performance of complex building services and facility systems that support national security operations within a licensed nuclear environment.

You will work alongside experienced engineers responsible for ensuring that building services plant and infrastructure remain safe, reliable, compliant and available throughout their operational lifecycle.

Through an approved provider, structured placements and workplace experience, you will learn how engineering decisions support:

Nuclear safety and safe facility operation

Facility reliability and asset availability

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning), ventilation, LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation), heating, cooling, water and electrical building services performance

Building management systems and energy performance

Engineering change, commissioning, handover and configuration control

Maintenance optimisation, asset information quality and lifecycle renewal

Regulatory compliance, SQEP (Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person) development and continuous improvement

Nuclear safety-related equipment and environmental protection systems in high hazard facility infrastructure

Heat exchangers, pressurised gasses, lifting equipment and handling systems

Opportunities when you complete your apprenticeship

Following successful completion of your apprenticeship you will complete your training as an Asset Engineer (Building Services) with longer term career pathways that may include:

HVAC / Ventilation Asset Engineer

Facilities and Infrastructure Engineer

Building Services Systems Engineer

Reliability or Maintenance Strategy Engineer

Longer-term pathways into Senior Asset Engineer, Engineering Manager, Principal Engineer or specialist building services roles

Apprenticeship Standard

ST0372

About you

We’re looking for curious and motivated people who enjoy understanding how things work, solving practical problems and learning how engineering keeps important buildings and facilities safe, reliable and running well.

This apprenticeship may suit you if you can show, or are keen to develop, the following:

Your interest in engineering and problem solving

An interest in how mechanical, electrical and building systems work

Enjoying working through information and spotting patterns or issues

Confidence with maths and using numbers to solve problems

Being able to approach problems logically and step by step

Curiosity about building services engineering, including systems such as heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, water and building controls

How you approach learning and working with others

Asking questions and wanting to understand why things work the way they do

Taking care with detail, especially when working with technical information

Doing the right thing and taking safety, security and quality seriously

Working well with others and being willing to learn from experienced people

Keeping going when something is challenging or unfamiliar

Being open to learning new skills, systems and ways of working

Being able to explain your thinking clearly and ask for help when needed

What matters in this role

Understanding that safety is a priority in everything we do

Being reliable, responsible and willing to take ownership of your learning

Being interested in working in an environment where processes, standards and checks are important

Being comfortable following clear instructions and controlled processes

Wanting to keep learning, improve how things are done and build your confidence over time

You do not need to know everything before you start. We will help you build the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a career in asset engineering within AWE and the wider UK nuclear industry.

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy

Finding out how large buildings and engineering facilities work behind the scenes

Solving practical problems where heating, ventilation, cooling, lighting, water and control systems all need to work together

Learning how the systems that keep buildings running can be maintained, improved and made more reliable

Working