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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…