Apprenticeship Scheme
The CPW apprenticeship scheme
CPW is committed to developing young people and believe our inherent responsibility is to create professionals that shape the country’s future. We have employed and developed over 150 young engineers in the last 10 years.
We like to promote from within and progression is structured on a merit-based system with its success reflected in our staff retention levels. Many junior staff have progressed through the business, with the majority of our Seniors and Directors having begun their careers here as trainees.
Our culture is based upon collaboration and sharing knowledge. We strive to support skills development and have invested heavily in nurturing young talent and providing opportunities to grow within the company. This not only drives our business forward but contributes towards placing the highest calibre candidates into an industry we are passionate about.
The role
You will:
be assigned to a close-knit team with a dedicated mentor and work with them on a variety of exciting construction projects across a range of sectors, including commercial, healthcare, industrial, education and residential
design mechanical and electrical engineering services to create high quality internal environments, developing detailed knowledge of heating, ventilation, cooling and lighting systems
design engineering distribution networks for essential building services, including power, water and data
design a variety of essential systems to ensure occupant safety
use sophisticated computer software to create 3D models detailing how buildings function
learn how to optimise the synergy between engineering and architecture to create low energy, sustainable buildings
meet and work with clients and other professionals such as architects, cost consultants, master planners, ecologists, contractors, acousticians and fire consultants
work closely with the construction teams on site to see your designs come to life
continue to work with evolving technologies and innovative approaches to create a sustainable future for the built environment
The qualifications you could receive
Level 4 Building Services Engineering (BTEC HNC)
Level 6/7 Degree-Building Services Engineering and/or MEng
The courses are funded by CPW. We send you to college/university one day a week to study towards your qualification. Apprentices also attend on average two Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training sessions monthly.
Minimum requirements
You should have:
a minimum of GCSE grade C/4 and above in Maths, English and Science
Level 3 / A-level (D or above) qualifications (Construction/Engineering preferential but not essential)
strong numerical skills
strong analytical and problem-solving skills
the ability to work effectively within a team
an interest in using computer software for design
Our culture
Mission statement: CPW is a place where we want all staff to feel safe, protected and listened to. Our mission is to create a truly inclusive environment, building on diversity, where all staff can flourish, have a sense of belonging, and are able to reach their full potential.
We are members of the Association for BME Engineers UK (AFBE-UK) and participate in Women in Science & Engineering activities including talks at local schools as part of International Women in Engineering Day. We continue to develop our understanding of and work around equality, diversity and inclusion and strive to learn from our colleagues. Ensuring that our colleagues feel they can be their authentic self at work matters to us.
In 2022 we were awarded Employer of the Year (medium category) in the CIBSE Young Engineers Awards. We have also achieved the Investors in People Silver accreditation and won Investors in People Employer of the Year 2022 - Silver 250+.
Our apprentices
