2025 Professional Apprenticeship - Security Engineer Trainee (5528)

Laing O'Rourke; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking bright and motivated school leavers for a Trainee Security Engineer role. This unique apprenticeship offers an exciting opportunity to dive into the world of fire safety and passive fire protection (PFP) within the construction industry. As part of a dynamic team, you'll engage in design development, project management, and compliance assurance, all while receiving mentorship from experienced professionals. This program combines hands-on experience with formal training, paving the way for a successful career in engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes your professional growth and offers a supportive environment for your development.

Benefits

Fully funded apprenticeship training

Work-based experience

Off-the-job training

Bespoke development modules

Qualifications

• Candidates must have 5 GCSEs and 3 A-levels or equivalent qualifications.
• Eligibility to work in the UK with a valid work permit is required.

Responsibilities

• Support design development and management for fire safety systems.
• Assist in procurement and sub-contractor management.
• Engage in planning and project controls activities.

Skills

Technical design

Collaboration

Project management

Knowledge sharing

Quality assurance

Education

5 GCSEs (grades 7-4 in Maths and English)

3 A-levels or BTEC or Equivalent

Job description

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 and 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 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 of 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 the Technical Function and interfaces with our business functions and operations.

A Trainee Security Engineer 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:

1. Design development and management
2. Procurement
3. Sub-contractor management
4. Planning and project controls
5. Knowledge sharing and industry best practice
6. Assurance and compliance

Throughout your career with us, you will be given development and support from our experienced teams and work within an environment that 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 collaborates 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**