Vital Energi Apprenticeship Programme 2026– Technical Award
Join our apprenticeship programme and help make a positive impact to the world we live in
The Opportunity
We are offering opportunities to study a Building Services Technical Award L3 Apprenticeship.
We are seeking motivated individuals who are excited to learn, grow their skills, and contribute to a wide range of low‑carbon energy projects. Join us and play a key role in shaping the UK’s Net Zero future.
As part of a rotation development programme, your work placements will range between 8-12 weeks across 3 x Design Principles, Work Winning, Commercial and Site. This will enable you to develop a knowledge and understanding of various building services principles used in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems along with project management, technical reporting and communication skills.
Who are Vital Energi?
We are an energy solutions provider who design, build, operate and maintain low carbon energy projects. We are proud to deliver exciting, ground-breaking projects that are making a difference to communities, and we need your help so we can continue to deliver initiatives which help protect our planet for future generations.
What you’ll do at work
Working alongside your supervisor/mentor you will:
- Developing knowledge and understanding of building services design principles in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems within a building
- Using project management systems during the construction process in order to ensure projects are delivered on time and to budget
- Working alongside the commercial team to understand contractual agreements, review the financial performance of a project and support the procurement process
- Understanding H&S requirements and how to comply with safe working practices
- Managing day to day activities on site which are relevant to your skills, training and experience
- Assisting testing and commissioning activities on site
- Producing technical reports using engineering terminology
- Developing your communication skills by delivering Health & Safety toolbox talks, liaising and dealing with sub-contractors and producing project reports
Requirements
Essential qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 and above) essential
- GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 and above) essential
Desired qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent Design & Technology (Grade 4 and above) desirable
- GCSE or equivalent Science (Grade 4 and above) desirable
Other requirements
This role may require periods of working away from home and travel to college. Most journeys involving travel and hotels are subsidised by Vital Energi.
Your training plan
- You will study a Level 3 Building Services Engineering Technician 2022 qualification
- The qualification will be delivered by our chosen training partner
- You will attend college on a day or block release programme as required
After this apprenticeship
- You will have the opportunity to gain experience in all departments within our business with site-based work placements on projects across the UK whilst learning and working alongside a team of experienced designers, project managers, engineers and commercial managers
- From Heat Networks, Energy Centres, Water Source Heat Pumps to Heat Interface Units and Metering & Billing Solutions you will help us to shape the future of energy provision
- Upon successful completion of your Level 3 qualification its onwards and upwards as you progress onto a L6 Degree Apprenticeship qualification in your chosen specialism
Hours:37.5 hours a week
Start date: September 2026
Duration: 24 months
Locations:
Blackburn - Century House, Roman Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2LD
London - 2nd Floor, 14-18 Holborn, London EC1N 2LE
Scotland - Duart House, Strathclyde Business Park, Finch Way, Bellshill ML4 3PR
Training : An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
Application Process
- Click Apply and submit your application
- Assessment Centre including Company presentation, group activities and face to face interview
- If successful, your start date will be September 2026
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.
Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives:
Vital Energi Utilities Ltd is not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. CVs submitted to any Vital Energi Utilities Ltd employee by a third-party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Vital Energi Utilities Ltd. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you.