Digital Energy Technical Apprentice (Smart Buildings)
As a Digital Energy Technical Apprentice, you'll work in the field of energy management and controls for Smart Buildings and Smart Electrical Infrastructure. You'll contribute to the development and implementation of innovative technologies to optimize energy usage and drive sustainability.
Role
- Project & Services Support: Assist in the planning, execution, and coordination of projects and services. Design, implement, and optimise a range of digital solutions to help our customers meet their net zero carbon sustainability targets. Work on building control systems, power distribution systems, energy monitoring systems, data analytics platforms, and energy management software
- Customer Engagement: Engage with customers to understand their energy needs and develop solutions that align with their sustainability goals and operational requirements
- Technical Support: Provide technical support and troubleshooting for digital energy solutions, ensuring smooth operation, and addressing customer issues or concerns
- Data Analysis: Collect, analyse, and interpret energy consumption data to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for optimisation
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of project and service activities, data analysis, and customer interactions. Prepare reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations
Training
- Gain a level 4 qualification in Building Energy Management Systems
- Off the job training will take place with BCIA, delivered by blended learning in classroom and/or online learning sessions
- After successful completion of your apprenticeship, you'll have the opportunity to potentially move into a permanent position
- Your learning doesn't stop there! Learn every day, to stop learning is to stop growing. We are genuinely curious, never done with learning. With Schneider, there is no such thing as knowing it all or having all the answers. We believe in life-long learning
- Every minute of the day brings a new chance to listen, open up our minds, and widen our horizons. We are never too experienced to learn
- Apprenticeship Standard
- BEMS (building energy management systems) controls engineer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- GROUP HORIZON LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday. Hours to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 27th March 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 7th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
Qualifications
- 5x including Maths, English & STEM GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)
About the Employer
SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED
Schneider’s purpose is to create impact by empowering everyone to make the most of their energy and resources, bridging progress with sustainability. At Schneider, we call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be the trusted partner in sustainability and efficiency. As a global leader in industrial technology, Schneider provides integrated solutions that help businesses grow, using digital tools to improve efficiency and create value for our customers. With over 150,000 employees and more than a million partners in over 100 countries, we stay close to our customers and communities. Schneider embraces diversity and inclusion, guided by our purpose of building a sustainable future for all.