Job Description

Company Overview:

Westminster Controls has been designing, installing and commissioning Building Management Control Systems (BMS) since 1982, one of the first dedicated BMS companies in the UK. Westminster works in a large range sectors of such as: Retail, Commercial, Education, Healthcare & the Pharmaceutical industries.

Westminster offers turnkey BMS solutions to clients, from project conception, design, development and installation; through to commissioning and subsequent maintenance. Westminster Controls Engineers' offer unbiased technical support and advice, utilising their knowledge and experience to provide the perfect solution.

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You will be involved in the design and development of software and hardware systems to integrate and control the building management systems within the built environment. Your role will also encompass the pre-commissioning and commissioning of these systems through to the training of end users and the handover of the projects to our clients.

Our apprenticeship programme will support you in gaining experience across all of our business areas by providing you with the opportunity to work on many exciting projects across the UK.

We will support you with a tailored programme allowing you to progress within the company and to support the development of your potential. We will support this with the required training and mentoring by professional engineers who will help to teach you the art of becoming a Building Management Systems Engineer.

Initially you will work alongside various Engineers helping to pre-commission and commission new building systems, before moving on to working with Service and Maintenance, Workshop Panel Wiremen and Project Managers.

You will be learning to work with clients and project managers to commission a portfolio of projects using industry-leading systems to provide innovative and cost-effective integration techniques to bring together the various Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems within the building environment.

You will also take part in various internal and external technical training courses, which will lead you to becoming a technical expert in your field. Should you wish, then this will also help you towards gaining recognition as a Chartered Technician or Chartered Engineer with bodies such as the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) or the Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET), etc.

Key Criteria:

1.

Keen to learn and progress within the company.

2.

Knowledge of IT networks & programming would be ideal, but not necessary.

3.

Knowledge of Controls/PLCs would be ideal, but not necessary.

4.

Electrical knowledge (installation/electrician) would be ideal, but not necessary.

5.

Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.

6.

Willingness to work away from home across the country.

7.

Ability to work directly with customers

8.

Time management and budgeting

Roles & Responsibilities:

1.

Keen to learn and progress within the company.

a) As part of your apprenticeship, you will be spending part of your time learning new skills, technologies & BMS systems. You will need to learn to apply these skills within your role.

b) Part of your training will be on external courses with various suppliers across the country.

c) Part of your development will be with our existing Commissioning Engineers and Project Managers on projects across the country.

d) As your skills develop you will be able to progress within the company from an Apprentice Commissioning Engineer through to Commissioning Engineer, and on to Project Management and above.

e) You will be given a good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and company Policies & Procedures, and you will be expected to work safely within these guidelines.

f) You will need to keep up to date with technological and environmental developments within our industry.

2.

Knowledge of IT networks & programming would be ideal, but not necessary.

a) A good technical knowledge of Computers/computer systems and how to use them will be required, including the MS office suite.
b) A working knowledge of IT networking and PCs is preferable.

c) A knowledge of basic/Java/C programming would be useful, but not necessary.

3.

Knowledge of Controls/PLCs would be ideal, but not necessary.

a) A good technical knowledge of PLC systems or BMS controls would be a great advantage, but not necessary. A desire to use computers and networks is required.

b) A knowledge of PLC / Ladder Logic programming would be useful, but not necessary.

c) A knowledge of electrical circuits would be helpful, but not necessary.

4.

Electrical knowledge (installation/electrician) would be ideal, but not necessary.

a) A good technical knowledge of Electrical Installations would be a great advantage, but not necessary. Training will be given, however an ability to work on Electrical Circuits within Control Panels will be a key part of the role moving forward.

b) An understanding of electrical wiring diagrams & circuits would be useful, but not necessary - Training will be given; this will be a key part of your role moving forward.

5.

Ability to work both alone and as part of a team.

a) Must be able to learn and work under own initiative.

b) Must be able to manage designated workloads.

c) Ability to communicate effectively with other employees within the company.

d) General management skills including the ability to act with integrity, arrange personnel workloads, use sound judgement, drive for results and focus on customer needs.

6.

Willingness to work away from home across the country.

a) Be willing to work away from home, with potentially long hours of work.

7.

Ability to work directly with customers

a) You will need to be confident in meeting with consultants and end clients alike, possibly working directly with them to ensure that a project is delivered to their satisfaction, within our budgets.

b) You will need to be confident meeting and talking to suppliers, often to discuss the more technical aspects of a project to ensure that the best possible systems and techniques are being used.

8.

Time management and budgeting

a) You will need to efficiently and accurately complete commissioning within the allocated timescales.

b) You will need to ensure that time sheets are accurately recorded and presented to accounts on time.

c) You will liaise with the Project Managers to ensure that all works are completed as planned, and any over-runs or changes to the specifications are reported back.

9.

Progression to Commissioning Engineer

Once you have completed your initial training, you will progress to the position of Service/Commissioning Engineer, where you will be expected to work both alone and as part of commissioning teams. As a Commissioning Engineer, you will:

a) Set to work and commission the range of automatic control systems supplied by Westminster Controls Ltd

b) Liaise with clients and other trades to ensure systems are commissioned on time.

c) Plan and instigate on-site procedures to meet individual customer needs.

d) Report progress and/or delays to office promptly to ensure the client can be informed of any problems.

e) Promptly prepare full site & commissioning reports as the work is carried out.

f) Record and date any items found to be faulty or not installed.

g) Ensure correct procedures are adhered to with the implementation of contract variations and extras.

h) Able to make decisive on-site commercial decisions for the benefit of both customer and company.

i) Provide general technical knowledge and assistance to both skilled and unskilled customers, in appropriate detail.

j) Provide assistance to both customers and future customers to achieve high standards of quality on contracts.

k) Provide after sales service on site as required.

Location:

Based within the Leeds office and customer sites around the country.

Practical requirements:

The role may involve: -

Extensive travel throughout the UK with overnight stays as required. Flexible working including nights and weekend

Competencies

Eager to learn and develop new skills Excellent IT skills Good time keeping and smart appearance

Required:

Flexible approach People skills Organisational skills A driving license or currently learning to drive would be a great benefit.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship, Graduate

Pay: 8.00-12.50 per hour

Additional pay:

Performance bonus
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Leeds LS10 1PG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

What interests you in becomming a BMS Service or Commisioning Engineer? Do you have a driving license or are you currently learning to drive? Do you have any electrical/electronic learning or practical experiance? Do you have any experiance building a computer, an electronic device or using software programming?
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (required)
Willingness to travel:

75% (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025