BMS Commissioning Engineer

Morson Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cardiff-based role

9-month contract

Outside IR35

40 hours per week

Job summary

Morson Group, via Morson Edge, is recruiting an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer for a 9-month contract based in Cardiff. You will manage the full lifecycle of BMS projects, handling commissioning activities, client interfaces, documentation and handover.

The role requires at least 5 years in BMS commissioning, hands-on delivery, and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams on live electrical and control systems with strong HVAC/BMS fundamentals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience as a BMS Commissioning Engineer.
• Delivered at least 5 commissioning projects, including major/complex projects.
• Strong hands-on commissioning and project delivery experience.
• Experience with live electrical/control systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end BMS project lifecycle, on-time delivery and within scope.
• Develop and update project schedules with milestones.
• Produce and manage project documentation for client approval.
• Lead client interface, manage expectations and relationships.
• Coordinate with panel manufacturers, electrical installers and engineering teams.
• Configure BMS software strategies to meet performance requirements.
• Lead commissioning activities on site and oversee handover.
• Conduct system demonstrations and coordinate project handover.

Skills

BMS commissioning

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Live electrical & control systems

HVAC fundamentals

Leadership

Communication

Education

ECS / CSCS Card or equivalent

SMSTS / SSSTS

SIS Modbus Certification

Tools

Trend

Schneider

Tridium

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

Morson Edge are working with a leading building controls and engineering organisation to recruit an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer for a 9-month contract based in Cardiff.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BMS professional with strong hands‑on commissioning and project delivery experience. You will be responsible for managing the technical and commissioning aspects of BMS projects throughout the project lifecycle, working closely with clients, panel manufacturers, electrical installers and engineering teams to ensure systems are delivered to specification and successfully handed over.

The Opportunity

As a BMS Commissioning Engineer, you will manage the full lifecycle of BMS projects, ensuring all technical and commissioning activities are delivered on time, within scope and to the required standards.

You will act as a key point of contact for clients, oversee system configuration and commissioning, coordinate site activities and ensure successful project delivery and handover.

The role will involve working with live electrical and control systems and requires someone who can lead commissioning activities while managing multiple stakeholders and project constraints.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end BMS project lifecycle, ensuring technical and commissioning activities are delivered on time and within scope.
• Develop, maintain and update project schedules, tracking progress against key milestones.
• Produce, manage and submit project documentation, ensuring compliance and client approval.
• Act as the primary client interface, managing expectations, resolving issues and maintaining strong relationships.
• Coordinate with panel manufacturers, electrical installers and engineering teams to implement BMS solutions in line with project specifications.
• Configure and/or oversee BMS software strategies to meet operational and performance requirements.
• Lead and support BMS commissioning activities, ensuring systems are fully functional and meet design intent.
• Conduct system demonstrations and coordinate successful project handover.
• Prepare and manage handover documentation.
• Lead commissioning activities on site and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are delivered within agreed timescales and project constraints.

What You’ll Need

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a BMS Commissioning Engineer.
• Proven delivery of at least 5 commissioning projects, including major or complex projects.
• Strong hands‑on commissioning and project delivery experience.
• Experience working with live electrical and control systems.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC and BMS fundamentals.
• Strong knowledge of BMS commissioning standards across the UK and Ireland.
• Experience with BMS software platforms such as Trend, Schneider, Tridium, Johnson Controls Metasys or similar.
• Strong understanding of design and technical documentation.
• Knowledge of networking protocols and IT infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of control systems, integration and mechanical principles.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated leadership in commissioning and site coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver under project constraints.
• Proven ability to lead commissioning activities through to successful completion.

Qualifications & Certifications

• ECS / CSCS Card or equivalent.
• SMSTS / SSSTS.
• SIS Modbus Certification is preferred.

Working Pattern

• Cardiff-based.
• 9-month contract.
• 40 hours per week.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.
• Extended hours and weekend working may be required depending on project requirements.
• Outside IR35.

What’s on Offer

• Between £30-£41 per hour.
• 9-month contract.
• Outside IR35.
• 40 hours per week.
• Cardiff-based opportunity.
• Opportunity to work on major and complex BMS commissioning projects.
• Full project lifecycle involvement from delivery through to commissioning and handover.

If you’re an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer with a strong track record of delivering complex commissioning projects and the technical expertise required to lead projects through to successful handover, we’d be keen to hear from you.

E: [e-mail]
T: 0117 452 1070
M: 07966 532 470