Building Services Apprenticeship - Level 6

As a Building Services Engineering Degree Apprentice at AWE, you will work towards a BEng (Hons) in Building Services Engineering.

The programme includes:

• Part-time day release – apprentices attend university once a week
• Formal lectures, study guides, course notes, directed reading, class tutorials, assignments, small group projects, workshops, and laboratories
• Assessment of the academic element of this apprenticeship through coursework, exams, and timed assessments
• Employer-focused contextual content

As a Building Services Engineer degree apprentice, AWE will first teach you the fundamental scientific principles that support mechanical and electrical building services. Following this, you’ll explore in more depth how to operate and control heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. In the final year, the focus will be on sustainability: the dynamic thermal performance of buildings, energy resources, combined heat and power, wind power generation, and lighting and electrical systems.

You’ll take part in a variety of design projects that simulate a working environment, using computer modelling techniques to optimise and refine your design proposals, as well as conducting laboratory and workshop experiments.

This role may appeal to you if you enjoy:

• Understanding how things work and improving them
• Solving problems in different ways
• Working with Control Systems (coding Raspberry Pi/Arduino, hacking consumer electronics, small audio electronic projects, etc.)
• Working with Mechanical Assemblies (car/bike/clock maintenance, restoration, and modification, etc.)
• Working with Electrical Systems (home electrical maintenance, changing sockets/light fittings, vehicle electrical systems)
• Learning and improving practical applications
• Applying engineering principles to real-life scenarios

The Benefits:

• A starting starting salary of £23,500 yearly, increasing to £25,000 in Year 2 and annually throughout your apprenticeship — subject to meeting key milestones and performance expectations
• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off
• Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping AWE to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.

Recruitment process:

This vacancy will close on the 11th January 2026, but AWE will review applications as they come in — so they strongly encourage you to apply early. AWE want you to shine in your application process which is designed to be fair and transparent. So they've kept it simple with a three-step process:

Online application

Apply for one apprenticeship that best aligns with your interests and career goals. Take your time to explore the opportunities before submitting your application.

Online assessment
If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to complete online tests covering numerical, verbal, logical, and cognitive reasoning. Practice materials will be available so you’ll know what to expect and can prepare in advance.

Virtual assessment centre
Those successful at testing will be invited to a virtual assessment centre. The Assessment Centres are scheduled for 11th and 16th February 2026. Please note that these dates may be subject to change, but rest assured, AWE will keep all applicants informed throughout the process.