BMS Commissioning Engineer

Crown House Technologies; London Borough of Barking and Dagenham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crown House Technologies, part of the Enterprise Solutions team, is seeking an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer for a major data centre project in Dagenham. You will lead commissioning, testing and integration of Building Management Systems, ensuring reliability and alignment with client specifications.

The role involves point-to-point testing, controller and field device commissioning, reviewing control strategies, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a BMS Commissioning Engineer in data centres or mission-critical environments.
• Strong understanding of Building Management Systems and HVAC controls.
• Experience commissioning BMS controllers and field devices.
• Knowledge of BACnet and Modbus protocols.
• Ability to interpret control panel drawings, wiring diagrams, points schedules and control strategies.
• Commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning, testing and validation of Building Management Systems across a large-scale data centre project.
• Undertake point-to-point testing, I/O checks, functional testing and system verification.
• Commission BMS controllers, field devices, sensors and associated control equipment.
• Review and validate control strategies, points schedules, schematics and technical specifications.
• Support the testing and integration of BMS with mechanical, electrical and other critical building systems.
• Identify, investigate and resolve software, hardware and communications issues during commissioning.
• Carry out functional performance testing to ensure systems operate as specified.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test documentation and handover information.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are completed safely and to required quality standards.

Skills

BMS commissioning

HVAC controls

Field devices

BACnet & Modbus

Control strategies

IST testing

Education

Electrical/Automation quals

Tools

BMS software

Job description

BMS Commissioning Engineer – Data Centre – Dagenham

Crown House Technologies | Enterprise Solutions

Location: Dagenham, London

Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer looking to work on bigger, better projects?

Do you have a strong technical background in Building Management Systems, with experience commissioning complex building controls within data centres or other mission-critical environments?

Then our in-house MEP Engineering business, Crown House Technologies, is the company for you!

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer to join our Enterprise Solutions team, working on a major Data Centre project in Dagenham.

You’ll play a key role in the commissioning, testing and integration of Building Management Systems, ensuring all systems operate efficiently, reliably and in accordance with project specifications and client requirements.

If you join us, you’ll be a valued member of an industry-leading team, offering an exciting and varied career with access to some truly great projects.

What will the role look like?

• Carry out commissioning, testing and validation of Building Management Systems (BMS) across a large-scale data centre project.
• Undertake point-to-point testing, I/O checks, functional testing and system verification in accordance with approved commissioning procedures.
• Commission BMS controllers, field devices, sensors, actuators and associated control equipment.
• Review and validate control strategies, points schedules, schematics and technical specifications.
• Support the testing and integration of BMS with mechanical, electrical and other critical building systems.
• Identify, investigate and resolve software, hardware and communications issues during commissioning.
• Carry out functional performance testing to ensure systems operate in accordance with the specified sequence of operations.
• Support integrated systems testing (IST), witnessing activities and client demonstrations.
• Work closely with project managers, commissioning managers, specialist subcontractors and wider MEP teams to coordinate commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate commissioning records, test documentation, progress reports and system handover information.
• Ensure all commissioning activities are completed safely, to the required quality standards and in line with project programmes.

What skills & experience are we looking for?

• Proven experience as a BMS Commissioning Engineer within commercial, industrial or mission-critical environments.
• Strong technical understanding of Building Management Systems, HVAC controls and building automation.
• Experience commissioning BMS controllers, field devices and associated control systems.
• Knowledge of BMS communication protocols, including BACnet and Modbus.
• Experience interpreting control panel drawings, wiring diagrams, points schedules and control strategies.
• Ability to undertake point-to-point testing, fault finding, functional testing and system validation.
• Understanding of BMS integration with mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience working with BMS software, graphics, alarms, trends and system configuration.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Relevant electrical, controls, automation or engineering qualifications, or equivalent industry experience.
• A proactive approach to health, safety and quality.

Previous experience commissioning BMS within data centres or other mission-critical facilities would be highly advantageous.

Why Crown House Technologies?

At Crown House Technologies, you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most technically challenging and innovative construction projects.

We combine engineering expertise, digital technology and modern methods of construction to deliver intelligent, efficient and high-performance building systems.

You’ll be part of our specialist Enterprise Solutions team, delivering advanced building controls and integrated technologies, with opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.

About Us

Crown House Technologies (CHt) is one of the UK's most advanced and innovative engineering and building services specialists.

Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, delivering integrated building services solutions across mechanical, electrical, public health, communications, ICT, intelligent buildings and Building Management Systems.

Our Enterprise Solutions division specialises in the design, installation, commissioning and integration of advanced building technologies across some of the UK's most complex projects.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we support applicants with long-term health conditions and disabilities through our Offer an Interview scheme, where applicants meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Don’t match all the criteria? We are open and always happy to hear from people with transferable skill sets and a commitment to learning.

About Us

We are an international engineering and construction company delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure and buildings projects for clients in the UK, Middle East and Australia.

Certainty, reliability, quality – this is what our clients want. And at Laing O'Rourke, we have more than 150 years of experience delivering it. Laing O'Rourke's story is one of energy, passion, ambition, people and teamwork. We harness the power of our experience, stretching back over a century and a half to deliver certainty for our clients.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term health conditions and disabilities through the ‘Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

We want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible to all.