Apprentice - Connected Building Systems

Overview

Job Description for Apprentice - Connected Building Systems at Honeywell in the Leicester area. 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 Honeywell. This apprenticeship is set up for 4 years, starting from 28th September 2026.

• Job title: Apprentice - Connected Building Systems
• Job Type: Full-time, 4-year Apprenticeship
• Location: Leicester area
• Hours: Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week
• Assessment Day: Spring 2026
• Start date: 28th September 2026

• As an Apprentice Controls Engineer or Life Safety Engineer, you will work side‑by‑side with an expert mentor to gain hands-on experience in 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 Leonardo’s 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
• You’ll Gain The Below Nationally Recognised
  
  Qualification:
  • MOET Level 3 – Engineering – moving onto either:
  • BEM’s Level 4 – Building Energy Management Systems
• or
• • Fire and Security Standard Level 3
• When you’re not in college (during working hours), you’ll 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

• Please note that degree holders are not eligible for this role
• Ability to climb ladders unaided
• Strong GCSEs, such as Maths GCSE – B (6) and 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

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 high‑quality, life‑safety solutions Honeywell. A Life Safety Engineer at Honeywell installs, maintains, and…