Principal BMS Engineer - Madrid, Spain

RED Engineering Design; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RED Engineering Design is seeking a Principal BMS Engineer to join the Madrid team. You will lead complex control systems projects, translate client BMS philosophies into tangible solutions, and work closely with client technical leads on hyperscale data centre designs across Europe.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years of senior BMS experience, strong automation knowledge, and the ability to travel internationally. The role is based in Madrid with potential for global engagement.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Registered with a recognized engineering body.
• Aspiring Chartered Engineer or equivalent.
• Significant experience in building automation, instrumentation and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage large control systems projects and coordinate engineering services.
• Develop designs/specifications for mechanical and electrical installations.
• Produce control system points lists and layout drawings.
• Create operation sequences from MEP design reviews.
• Prepare software specifications and tender documentation.
• Review contractor proposals for compliance with design specs and regulations.
• Conduct condition surveys and prepare improvement plans.
• Interface with clients and project teams to provide guidance.
• Ensure compliance with Spanish/EU standards and safety regulations.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and factory/site tests.
• Lead engineering services coordination across the project.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Autonomous working

Team leadership

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor/Master)

Registered with a recognized engineering body

Pursuing Chartered Engineer status

Experience in building automation & monitoring systems

Tools

Schneider Electric

Siemens

Trend (ABB/Trane)

Job description

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders. We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a Principal BMS Engineer to be based out of our Madrid office. You will be stepping into a critical growth role as the second dedicated Controls Engineer on this major account while benefiting from the shared expertise of our wider Controls team. We are currently designing cutting edge 170MW hyperscale data centres, balancing the creation of agnostic global templates with highly refined, locally s ed designs across Europe and the Nordics. From day one, you will get hands‑on with the latest and greatest hyperscale designs currently being locally s ed for the European market. Your primary technical focus will be translating and implementing the client's stringent Building Management System (BMS) philosophies into reality. You will work in lockstep with the client's own technical leads to deliver high‑quality, controls engineering solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineer to gain high‑level exposure, learn from industry experts, and make a tangible impact on some of the largest data centre builds in Europe.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the running of large projects . Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Control systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)
• Develops designs and specifications for new build mechanical and electrical installations in many building types, in particular within complex technology-based buildings where close control and extensive monitoring systems are required .
• Produce points lists for Control Systems
• Generate Serial and IP based Controls Network Layout drawings and Schematic Architectures
• Write Sequence of Operation documents from review of MEP designs and through discussion and agreement with design engineers.
• Produce specifications from fresh where needed, software specification writing tools.
• Leads review of Contractors engineering proposals for compliance with the design specifications and any relevant regulations.
• Carry out condition surveys and reviews of existing installations. Produce reports and improvement plans.
• Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client
• Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and Contractor teams.
• Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet applicable industry standards and Spanish and European legal requirements
• Specify and attend Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests.
• Specify and attend commissioning activities during construction and completion of projects
• Leads on the coordination of engineering services
• Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

Role Requirements

• Grado or Máster en Ingeniería in a relevant engineering discipline, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience
• Registered with a recognised Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status or equivalent
• Currently employed as a BMS/BEMS/Building Automation Consulting Engineer
• Ingeniería Técnica/Superior
• Registered with a recognised Colegio Oficial de Ingenieros
• Significant experience of building automation, instrumentation and monitoring systems.
• Understanding of networks, network hardware, cabling and network security
• Understanding and ability to lead control system designs and report outputs
• Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports
• Experience of attending meetings to discussing relevant skillset
• Knowledge of MS office (word/excel/outlook)
• Ability to prioritise own workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team
• Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines
• 6+ Years' experience at Senior Engineer level or above
• Adaptable, proactive approach to engineering tasks
• Flexible and willing to travel as required to service international projects and clients
• Good presentation skills
• Familiar with multiple vendors legacy and current products and keeps track of new and emerging products and technologies
• Supports the commercial management of projects and fees
• Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team
• Sound knowledge of applicable Spanish health and safety legislation
• Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software
• Good working knowledge of leading control systems products, networks and systems including those provided by schneider, siemens and trend.
• Support the delivery of projects in accordance with the expectations of the RED Project Delivery Process from a Project Management, Financial Management, QA/QC and Technical Review perspective.
• Good understanding of Spanish, European and applicable international standards, regulations and codes
• An appreciation of ATEX regulations.
• Background in consulting or construction preferred.
• Good understanding of international working and business operations of a global consultancy.
• Act in an ethical manner and follow the principles of the Ethics Charter and
• Ethics in Practice Guidelines of the Group
• This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in Spain without restrictions.

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