BMS / BEMS Engineer

Upfront Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension

25 days holiday

PAYE or self-employed options

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a skilled BMS / BEMS Engineer to join a leading building controls specialist in London. You will work on major commercial projects, installing, configuring, testing and commissioning BMS and energy management systems across diverse platforms.

The role offers a competitive £70,000 salary DOE, on-site work in London, private healthcare, pension and 25 days holiday, with PAYE or self-employed options.

Qualifications

• Must have strong practical experience within building controls.
• Experience as a BMS or BEMS Engineer is essential.
• Experience with commercial buildings or fit-out projects is preferred.
• Good understanding of HVAC control systems and BMS installation, configuration and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission BMS and BEMS systems on major commercial projects.
• Perform point-to-point testing, system checks and sensor/actuator verification.
• Diagnose faults and resolve BMS control issues on site.
• Collaborate with project teams, electrical/mechanical colleagues and clients during commissioning.
• Support handover, documentation, and post-installation technical support.

Skills

Building controls

BMS/BEMS experience

HVAC controls

On-site work

Client liaison

Tools

Tridium

Trend

Distech

SAUTER

Job description

BMS / BEMS Engineer

Salary and Package: £70,000 DOE

Location: London

Full-time, Permanent Position

• Private healthcare
• Pension
• 25 days holiday
• PAYE or self-employed options available
• Long-term project pipeline with further opportunities beyond the current delivery programme

About the Company

This established building controls and smart building specialist is one of the UK's leading independent BEMS businesses, with a strong reputation for delivering intelligent building solutions across complex commercial environments. The business provides BMS, BEMS, smart building integration and energy management solutions, supported by established technical expertise and in-house delivery capability.

Why Join Them

The business is growing and continues to develop its position within the building controls and smart buildings sector. Engineers can expect to work alongside experienced technical teams on complex commercial projects, with exposure to modern BMS, BEMS and intelligent building technologies.

There is a strong pipeline of work in London, including major commercial developments and high-specification buildings. The role provides the opportunity to develop technically across different systems and platforms while working on projects where controls, energy management and building technology are central to the overall delivery.

The business also has a focus on long-term customer support, providing continued assistance following installation and commissioning. This creates a varied workload beyond individual project delivery and provides opportunities for engineers to develop their experience across the full project lifecycle.

About the Role

A BMS / BEMS Engineer is required to join an established smart building and building controls team, working primarily across major commercial projects in London.

The BMS / BEMS Engineer will be involved in the installation, configuration, testing, commissioning and support of building management and energy management systems. The role will involve working closely with project managers, electrical and mechanical teams, commissioning engineers, subcontractors and clients to ensure systems are delivered correctly and operate as intended.

The BMS / BEMS Engineer will work across technically complex commercial environments, with the opportunity to gain experience across BMS, BEMS and wider smart building integration.

Responsibilities will include

• Installing, configuring and commissioning BMS and BEMS systems
• Carrying out point-to-point testing and system checks
• Testing sensors, actuators, controllers and associated field devices
• Diagnosing faults and resolving BMS control issues
• Working with HVAC controls and associated mechanical services
• Supporting integrated testing and commissioning activities
• Carrying out software configuration and system modifications
• Assisting with graphics, trends, alarms and system functionality
• Working with engineers and project teams to resolve technical issues
• Liaising with clients and other site teams during commissioning
• Completing testing documentation and commissioning records
• Supporting handover and ensuring systems are operating correctly
• Providing technical support following installation where required
• Working across different BMS and controls platforms depending on project requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have

• Previous experience as a BMS or BEMS Engineer
• Strong practical experience within building controls
• Experience working on commercial buildings or commercial fit-out projects
• Good understanding of HVAC control systems
• Experience with BMS installation, configuration and commissioning
• Ability to fault-find and diagnose control system issues
• Experience with one or more recognised BMS platforms
• Tridium, Trend, Distech, SAUTER or similar experience would be advantageous
• Understanding of energy management and smart building systems
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently on site
• A professional approach when dealing with clients and other project stakeholders

Summary

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced BMS / BEMS Engineer to join a growing specialist building controls business and work on technically demanding commercial projects across London. The role offers a competitive salary, long-term work, exposure to BMS, BEMS and smart building technologies, and the opportunity to develop within an established engineering team.