BEMS Design Engineer – Hybrid, Defence & Data Centre

Calibre Search; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/work from home

Job summary

Calibre Search currently seeks a BEMS Engineer in Manchester to join a growing Building Technologies team. The role focuses on design-led controls, developing strategies and producing technical specifications, with projects across Defence, Aviation, Healthcare, Data Centres, Education and Commercial sectors.

The vacancy spans Intermediate to Principal levels, offering hybrid work and UK-wide opportunities. Salary starts at £40,000+, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Ideally 2–3+ years' experience within BEMS/controls.
• Strong understanding of the principles of controls design.
• Experience producing BEMS specifications and technical documentation.
• Ability to develop a control strategy/design rather than simply adopting a standard solution.
• Willingness to undertake occasional UK travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Developing BEMS and controls strategies in conjunction with wider MEP building services designs.
• Producing detailed BEMS specifications, schematics, points schedules and design drawings.
• Developing control philosophies and design principles for complex building services systems.
• Working closely with Mechanical, Electrical and other building services disciplines to ensure integrated control solutions.
• Undertaking site surveys, inspections and witnessing of BEMS installations where required.
• Reviewing designs and providing technical advice on BEMS, controls networks, protocols and supervisory systems.
• Preparing technical reports and documentation.
• Attending client and contractor meetings and representing the consultancy on technical matters.
• Supporting the development of internal technical standards, processes and best practice.

Skills

BEMS design

Control strategies

BEMS specifications

BEMS networks/protocols

Client-facing communication

Collaboration with MEP disciplines

Education

Engineering degree (Bachelor's or equivalent)

Job description

Calibre Search currently seeks a BEMS Engineer in Manchester to join a growing Building Technologies team. The role focuses on design-led controls, developing strategies and producing technical specifications, with projects across Defence, Aviation, Healthcare, Data Centres, Education and Commercial sectors.

The vacancy spans Intermediate to Principal levels, offering hybrid work and UK-wide opportunities. Salary starts at £40,000+, depending on experience.