BMS Engineer
Job Title: Building Management Systems (BMS) Engineer
Location: Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Blackpool or Glasgow (Whichever is closest – hybrid working (3 days/week on site)
Contract Duration: 31/3/27
Daily Rate: £550/day (Umbrella – Maximum)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
The Role:
Act as the organisation’s Subject Matter Expert for Building Management Systems, ensuring the property estate has complete, accurate, operational and compliant BMS documentation (plans, registers, drawings, surveys and risk matrices).
Lead collaboration with internal teams and specialist consultants to develop and implement BMS performance management systems and maintenance strategies.
Review surveys and action plans; track and close out rectification works.
Lead site investigations, technical assessments and data capture to ensure compliant, safe and well-maintained assets throughout their lifecycle.
Provide expert recommendations on repairs, improvements, maintenance and investment to deliver best value, innovation and compliance.
Authorise/sign-off delay requests for BMS maintenance and repairs.
Perform audits, root-cause analysis and data reviews to drive continuous improvement and compliance.
Support acquisition and handover of new buildings, ensuring BMS functionality, compliance and accurate asset data.
Collaborate with stakeholders and supply chain to promote best practice, innovation, value for money and full regulatory compliance.
Deputise for Asset Intelligence team and work towards ISO 55000 standards.
Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Experience of acting as subject matter expert for Building Management Systems.
Provide an exceptional level of commitment and professionalism in delivering value enhancing BMS activities across the portfolio.
Experience of working with outsourced teams (and specialist contractors) in delivering works associated with Building Management Systems
Experience of working collaboratively with specialist consultants managing Building Management Systems delivery, assurance, and oversight functions.
Fully experienced and qualified in supporting delivery of a high performing Building Management Systems function for a large premises portfolio.
Experience of presenting, analysing and interpretation of Building Management Systems data.
Excellent communication and customer centric skills.
A collaborative leader who offers support to the wider organisation.
High level of organisational skills, being able to balance competing priorities to meet strict deadlines and schedules.
Essential
Degree or HNC in BMS Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)/Technical Certification in BMS/Controls systems at Level 3 or above
Desirable
NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent)
Ideally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify software and schematics for 963 & IQVision.
You will be confident in the use of SET and or an alternative Software Engineering Tool.
Have a strong knowledge of two BMS solutions with the ability to design / modify software and schematics.
Be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet.
Ideally have a good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration
To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)
Disability Confident
As a member of the disability confident scheme, CLIENT guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
Armed Forces Covenant
CLIENT is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.
If you qualify for the above, please notify us on (phone number removed).
We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your Guaranteed Interview.
Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a more accessible way for us to communicate, please do let me know