Senior Project Manager – BMS / Smart Buildings

Upfront Recruitment

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