Senior BMS Engineer

CTS Group; Seinäjoki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch benefit

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking an experienced BMS Lead to drive the BMS package on a large data centre project in Seinäjoki, Finland, from design through commissioning. You will coordinate multiple disciplines, vendors, and system integrators, and lead technical decisions to ensure safe, compliant and timely delivery.

The role requires a degree in electrical engineering, at least eight years of BMS delivery experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Controls, Automation or related discipline.
• At least 8 years’ BMS and controls delivery experience, including technical leadership.
• Strong BMS, HVAC controls and fault-finding knowledge.
• Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus and third-party integration.
• Understanding of programme, procurement and change management.
• Fluency in English and ability to work on site in Seinäjoki, Finland.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BMS package and coordinate subcontractors, vendors and system integrators.
• Act as the primary technical point of contact for BMS design, controls, integration and commissioning matters.
• Drive safety, quality and technical performance, reporting progress, risks and actions.
• Review designs, submittals, drawings, control philosophies, network architecture and equipment schedules.
• Manage the BMS interface register and integration with other systems and disciplines.
• Coordinate BMS space and access requirements through BIM.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards and authority requirements.
• Coordinate BMS integration, programming, testing and commissioning.
• Verify data exchange and control interfaces with connected systems.
• Develop control narratives, sequences, points lists, alarm matrices and test scripts.
• Prepare test evidence and track actions through final acceptance.

Skills

BMS delivery

Leadership & stakeholder management

English fluency

On-site work

BMS protocols (BACnet/Modbus)

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

We are looking for an experienced professional to lead the BMS package from design through to handover, ensuring safe, compliant, and timely delivery through effective coordination of all stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Package Delivery

• Lead the BMS package and coordinate subcontractors, vendors and system integrators.

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for BMS design, controls, integration and commissioning matters.

• Drive safety, quality and technical performance, reporting progress, risks and actions.

Design & Technical Coordination

• Review designs, submittals, drawings, control philosophies, network architecture and equipment schedules.

• Manage the BMS interface register and integration with other systems and disciplines.

• Coordinate BMS space and access requirements through BIM.

• Ensure compliance with specifications, standards and authority requirements.

Systems Scope

• BMS and plant controls for critical cooling infrastructure, including chillers, pumps, heat exchangers, CRAH/CRAC units, fan-wall systems and environmental monitoring.

• BMS network infrastructure, including panels, controllers, field devices, gateways, communications links and integration points.

• BMS network governance, including network segregation, vendor connectivity, access control, firmware readiness and cybersecurity coordination.

• BMS containment, field wiring, interface cabling, communications networks and third‑party system interfaces.

System Integration & Functional Testing

• Coordinate BMS integration, programming, testing and commissioning.

• Verify data exchange and control interfaces with connected systems.

• Develop control narratives, sequences, points lists, alarm matrices and test scripts.

• Prepare test evidence and track actions through final acceptance.

Programme and Delivery

• Provide BMS inputs to the project programme.

• Track milestones, escalate delays and coordinate recovery.

• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance and support technical assessment of BMS tender packages.

• Provide technical input on changes, variations and associated delivery risks.

• Identify and mitigate technical, programme, procurement and interface risks.

Quality, Commissioning & Handover

• Ensure compliance with project HSE, QA/QC and commissioning requirements.

• Manage inspections, testing records, snagging and punch‑list closure.

• Coordinate FAT, SAT, functional performance testing and project‑defined Level 1 to Level 5 commissioning activities.

• Validate points, alarms, graphics, trends, sequences, reports and access with Client Operations.

• Manage O&M, as-built, test, training and turnover records.

• Support operator training, system demonstrations and final client handover.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree, diploma or recognised technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Controls, Automation or a related discipline.

• At least 8 years’ BMS and controls delivery experience, including technical leadership.

• Strong BMS, HVAC controls and fault‑finding knowledge.

• Practical knowledge of common BMS protocols and interfaces, including BACnet, Modbus and third‑party system integration.

• Understanding of programme, procurement and change management.

• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder‑management skills, with fluency in English.

• Ability to work on site in Seinäjoki, Finland, and support BMS testing and commissioning activities.

Desirable Criteria

• Data centre or other mission‑critical project experience, including major BMS platforms and controls networks.

• Experience with BIM, Revit, Navisworks or comparable digital construction platforms.

• Experience managing complex Integrated Systems Testing programmes.

What We Offer

You’ll take ownership of the BMS package on a large‑scale data centre project in Seinäjoki, working closely with an experienced international project team and coordinating multiple disciplines, vendors, and system integrators. From technical design and system integration through testing, commissioning, and final handover, you’ll have the opportunity to work with complex building management and controls systems that support critical data centre operations. We offer a dynamic project environment, competitive compensation, and a lunch benefit, with the opportunity to make a direct contribution to the successful delivery of the project.