2025 Professional Apprenticeship - Security Engineer Trainee (5528)
On site
England, United Kingdom
Full Time
30-03-2025
Job Specifications
Professional Apprenticeship – Trainee Security Engineer
We're looking for bright and motivated school leavers who will bring energy, new ideas and a fresh perspective to help us become the recognised leader and transform the construction and engineering industry.
Through our unique approach we are setting higher standards for our industry, we are redefining the future of construction.
In response to recent regulatory changes, we're building our capability and competence around Fire Safety in Buildings, which is critical to delivering safe buildings during construction and in use. As a result of this, there are new roles developing in the industry, with passive fire protection (PFP) becoming a specialist area of integration throughout design, delivery, and handover of projects. This creates an unusually dynamic career opportunity at entry level.
PFP is an integral component of a fire safety strategy and forms an essential element of the fire protection and fire safety in a building. PFP systems are used to slow and prevent the spread of fire and smoke between fire compartment walls and floors. PFP impacts on all aspects of building design and is often a critical interface between the architecture, structure and building services systems.
If you're curious about: technical design, collaboration, package delivery, quality, innovation, and knowledge sharing, then this role will be an interest to you.
Role Overview
We partner with our design consultants, suppliers, and installers to take a systems approach to engineering solutions for buildings. We harness digital tools and capability to design and deliver solutions efficiently from concept to handover. This ensures greater predictability of cost, quality, programme, and safety for our clients. Through the provision of smarter engineering-led solutions – focused on whole-life value and long-term performance - our technical team ensures the full benefits of this approach are realised for our clients.
A Trainee security engineer will provide valuable support to our technical function and project delivery teams as we achieve our business priorities and client requirements. They are part of the MEICA Fire family, which works in close alignment with Technical Function, and interfaces with our business functions and operations.
A Trainee Security Enginner Will Need To Develop a Technical Knowledge Of Multiple Building Systems Such As, Supporting Constructions, Building Services, And Safety Critical Building Fabric. They Will Be Working Primarily With The PFP Technical Manager Under The Project PFP Technical Leader Who Will Support Their Day-to-day Learning And Development Needs. They Can Expect To Be Involved With a Range Of Our Technical And Operations Activities. For Example
Design development and management
Procurement
Sub-contractor management
Planning and project controls
Knowledge sharing and industry best practice
Assurance and compliance
Throughout your career with us, you will be given the development and support from our experienced teams and work within an environment which allows you to thrive.
Location
North and South of England
Apprenticeship Level and Standard
Fire emergency and security systems technician (level 3)
Apprenticeship Provider
Laing O'Rourke collaborate with trusted and approved training providers for our apprenticeship delivery. Successful candidates will be required to make an application to our preferred provider for the apprenticeship route you have chosen.
Entry Grades
5 GCSEs - preferably grades 7-4 in Maths and English
3 A-levels or BTEC or Equivalent
Entry Requirements
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
You must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit
Entry grades will be listed within each job description, and they will differ from role to role
To qualify for this programme, you will need to have a minimum of three A-Levels/or equivalent
The Laing O'Rourke Professional Apprenticeship Programme - what can you expect?
Our professional apprenticeship programme has been developed to ensure you are supported throughout every step of your journey, combining work-based experience with off-the-job training. You will be stretched, challenged, and supported by a business that views your professional development and formal qualification as a priority.
Our programme will provide a fully funded day or block release Level 4 (HNC) and/or Level 6 (degree) apprenticeship in your chosen vocation, while working as a full time Laing O'Rourke employee. It will also include a series of bespoke development modules, and technical training opportunities, strategically placed to support you at key stages of your apprenticeship journey. During the programme you will work across a range of projects, which will offer the breadth and variety to support your occupational competency and will contribute towards the achievement of your apprenticeship and professional accreditation.
The Professional Apprenticeship Programme will commence in September 2025**
About the Company
Laing O’Rourke is an international engineering enterprise, with operations in Europe, Australia and the Middle East. Our purpose is to push the boundaries of what's possible in service of humanity. Together, with our values of care, integrity and courage, this is what makes us unique. We have a strong culture which stems from our family ownership and a passion to deliver projects that improve the lives of the communities they serve. Across our global business, we continue to build a reputation of adapting our business ... Know more
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