Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings
Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings / EMS
Salary and Package – £80,000 salary DOE
– Private healthcare
– Pension
– 25 days holiday
– PAYE or self-employed options available
– Long-term project pipeline with further opportunities beyond current delivery programme
Location – City of London / South Bank
Full-time, Permanent Position
About the Company
This established engineering services contractor has over a century of experience delivering complex building services and intelligent infrastructure projects across the UK. The business operates across major commercial developments and is recognised for its in-house technical capability, high project standards, and delivery of advanced building technologies including BMS, EMS and smart building integration.
Why Join Them
This is an opportunity to join a stable and well-established contractor delivering technically complex projects within the commercial fit-out sector. The business has a strong order book, a high level of repeat work, and a collaborative project environment with experienced delivery and engineering teams.
The role offers involvement in a flagship smart buildings project from preconstruction through to commissioning and handover, with long-term progression opportunities on future projects. The company invests heavily in technical delivery, modern construction methods, and internal engineering capability, creating a strong platform for experienced project professionals.
About the Role
Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings required for a major commercial office fit-out project in the City of London.
The Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings will lead delivery of an integrated intelligent buildings package covering BMS, EMS and smart systems integration across a high-spec commercial environment. The Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings will take ownership from preconstruction through installation, commissioning and final handover.
The Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings role will suit someone with strong experience delivering technically led BMS and smart systems projects within fast-paced fit-out environments.
The project includes:
* Building Management Systems
* Energy Management Systems
* Smart building integration and analytics
* Tridium platform integration
* ABB Cylon FCU terminal controls
* HVAC controls and intelligent building functionality
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing project delivery from preconstruction to completion
* Coordinating installation, commissioning and handover activities
* Leading planners, engineers, software teams, commissioning teams and subcontractors
* Managing programme delivery and short-term look-ahead planning
* Maintaining project quality, compliance and health & safety standards
* Supporting commercial management alongside the Quantity Surveyor
* Managing client coordination and stakeholder communication
* Overseeing integrated testing and commissioning processes
* Driving project progress against demanding programme deadlines
* Managing live coordination with multiple trades on site
* Ensuring successful QA, witnessing and handover procedures
The successful candidate will ideally have:
* Strong BMS project delivery experience
* Previous experience on commercial fit-out projects
* Good technical understanding of smart buildings and EMS integration
* Experience managing commissioning-heavy projects
* Strong programme and coordination skills
* Commercial awareness and contractual understanding
* Experience using MS Project or Asta Powerproject
* Confident leadership and communication skills
Summary
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join a respected engineering contractor delivering complex intelligent buildings projects in London. The role offers long-term project stability, technically interesting work, and the chance to lead a high-profile commercial fit-out from early delivery stages through to completion.
Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information