BMS Commissioning Engineer

VIGO Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Smart Building Specialist is seeking a BMS Commissioning Engineer to join their team in Manchester. In this role, you'll commission BEMS systems while focusing on HVAC and electrical controls, ensuring energy efficiency across various projects. The company offers a competitive salary up to £60K, a company car, private healthcare, and multiple employee benefits, fostering a supportive culture with high staff retention. Join a trusted firm dedicated to innovative solutions in the smart buildings sector.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private health care

Annual bonus

Cycle to work scheme

Full investment in training

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience commissioning BEMS/BMS systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, and building control strategies.
• Confident working with BACnet, Modbus, and other common protocols.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning of BEMS systems in commercial and industrial settings.
• Configure and program sensors, controllers, and protocols.
• Conduct site assessments and identify optimisation opportunities.
• Resolve technical issues during commissioning phases.
• Produce commissioning documentation, including reports and manuals.

Skills

Commissioning BEMS/BMS systems

Understanding of HVAC electrical systems

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of BACnet and Modbus

Job description

BMS Commissioning Engineer

📍 North West
💰 Up to £50K to £60K + Bonus + Company Car + Private Healthcare

VIGO is partnered with a growing smart buildings specialist as they scale their North West division. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer to step into a rewarding, long-term role that offers autonomy, support, and meaningful progression.

With a strong pipeline of projects across commercial and industrial environments, you’ll play a central role in delivering seamless BEMS commissioning while enjoying high staff retention, a strong team culture, and one of the best benefits packages in the industry.

Your Mission

As a BMS Commissioning Engineer, your core mission is to ensure the successful programming, integration, and optimisation of BEMS systems across a diverse range of buildings. You’ll bring control systems to life delivering performance, comfort, and energy efficiency for every client.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out commissioning of BEMS systems (HVAC, lighting, controls) in commercial and industrial settings
• Configure and program sensors, controllers, user interfaces, and protocols (BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks)
• Conduct site assessments, functional testing, and identify optimisation opportunities
• Develop and follow commissioning plans in line with project scopes and UK regulations
• Resolve technical issues during commissioning and post-installation phases
• Collaborate with project managers, clients, and internal engineers to ensure project success
• Produce commissioning documentation, including reports, manuals, and as-built drawings
• Deliver technical training and support to end users on system operation and troubleshooting
• Stay current with building automation and energy efficiency trends
• Contribute to process improvement and innovation across the BEMS team

The Ideal Candidate

• 3+ years' experience commissioning BEMS/BMS systems
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, and building control strategies
• Confident working with BACnet, Modbus, and other common protocols
• Excellent fault-finding, communication, and documentation skills
• Able to manage commissioning schedules independently and work collaboratively
• UK driving license required
• Knowledge of energy efficiency and UK sustainability standards is a bonus

What’s on Offer

• Best-in-class salary packages
• Company car or car allowance
• Local travel only (within 1.5 hours of home)
• Private health care for you and your family (includes online GP access)
• Annual bonus and healthy rewards scheme (free Apple Watch, discounts, cinema tickets etc.)
• Long service rewards with additional leave after 5 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal development plan and full investment in training (BCIA courses included)
• Quarterly employee recognition awards
• Financial reward for successful candidate referrals
• Fantastic working culture with high retention and a supportive team

If you’re a detail-driven engineer who takes pride in commissioning smart systems that work this could be your next big step.
Apply now or reach out to the VIGO team for a confidential chat.