Apprentice Connected Building Systems

Job title:Apprentice - Connected Building Systems

Job Type: Full-time 4-year Apprenticeship

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Hours: Monday Friday 37.5 hours per week

Assessment Day: Spring 2026

Start date: 28^th September 2026

Job Summary:

As a Connected Building Systems Apprentice at Honeywell in Bristol and the surrounding areas you will have the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification and learn and explore various areas of our business which will allow you to find the ideal career for you within Honeywell Building Automation.

This role is part of our University Relations program designed to help students and recent graduates launch their careers with hands-on experience mentorship and opportunities for growth within apprenticeship is set up for 4 years starting from 28th September 2026.

Honeywell:

Honeywell Building Automation is transforming the way every building operates to help improve the quality of life for the people who use them. With a portfolio featuring software hardware and services Honeywell takes an outcome-focused approach to help building owners and operators improve safety and security energy and operational efficiencies to create a better building experience.

Helping to Transform Buildings to be Safer and More Operationally and Energy Efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

As an Apprentice Controls Engineer or Life Safety Engineer you will worksidebyside with an expert mentor to gain hands-on experiencein the fundamentals of building automation to explore both Controls and Life Safety before choosing the career path that fits you best.

Honeywell will provide you with nationally recognised qualifications and specialist in-house training alongside a competitive salary with annual uplifts and competitive benefits.

The course is exclusive to Honeywell and supplied initially by Stevenson College. Honeywell will provide:

• Your accommodation at Leonardos Hotel (4* with swimming pool meeting rooms to work with your colleagues bars a Marco Pierre White restaurant Wi-Fi and plush rooms)
• Breakfast lunch and dinner whilst in college
• Transportation during your study days

Youll gain the below nationally recognised qualification:

• MOET Level 3 Engineering moving onto either:
• BEMs Level 4 Building Energy Management Systems

or

• Fire and Security Standard Level 3

When youre not in college (during working hours) youll gain hands on experience on site

within a rotational placement structure to experience visibility of progression pathways:

• Learning and assisting in the design and implementation of Honeywell building control systems
• Supporting system integration testing and commissioning activities under the guidance of experienced engineers
• Collaborating with the project team to understand customer requirements and contribute to system solutions and engaging with clients to understand their needs and contribute ideas for enhancements or upgrades to existing systems
• Assisting in troubleshooting and providing technical support for control systems during installation and post-installation phases
• Gaining proficiency in ensuring compliance with industry standards codes and safety regulations
• Contributing to the development and maintenance of documentation related to control system designs and configurations

Key requirements:

We are looking for enthusiastic motivated individuals to join us people who are looking for an exciting career rather than just a job.

• Please note that degree holders are not eligible for this role
• Ability to climb ladders unaided
• Strong GCSEs such as Maths GCSE B (6) English C (4)
• Full right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future
• Effective communication skills to interact with team members mentors and project stakeholders
• Holds a full driving licence (manual or automatic) or will gain this by September 2028

Your Future:

Successful apprentices will be offered the role of Controls Engineer or Fire and Security Engineer.

• Controls Engineers are initially involved with designing the building energy management system that controls the building services (e.g. heating air conditioning renewables). They also write related software and graphics as well as installing and commissioning such systems. Another key area is connecting and integrating with other building systems (e.g. security) to create Smart Buildings. After the building is occupied and being used they may also be involved in servicing & maintenance fault finding if there are problems with the system and energy performance reviews.
• Moving into the Fire and Security team you will continue growing with the business and contribute to delivering the highquality lifesafety solutions Honeywell. A Life Safety Engineer at Honeywell installs maintains and tests critical fire and security systems to ensure buildings remain safe compliant and fully protected.

Our offer:

• A culture that fosters inclusion diversity and innovation in an international work environment
• Experienced leaders to support your professional development
• Comprehensive training and mentorship program
• Exposure to cutting-edge building control technologies
• Career development opportunities within the Honeywell organization

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race religion colour national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Join us now and be part of a global team of thinkers innovators dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future!

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