BMS Commissioning Engineer

Vantage Consulting; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a BMS Commissioning Engineer to manage building management system projects across various sites in Manchester. This role involves taking ownership from sales handover to final commissioning, ensuring commercial performance, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards. You will manage client relationships, project documentation, and the procurement of materials while leading project teams. The ideal candidate has proven project management experience and a valid CSCS or ECS site card. Benefits include a company car or allowance, private healthcare, and 25 days leave.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare

Life assurance scheme

25 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within the construction industry, with specific experience in BMS and control systems.
• Strong ability to produce and manage programmes of works.
• Experience working with different forms of contract; contractual knowledge is beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial and commercial performance of projects, ensuring alignment with sales budgets.
• Ensure completion of all project documentation in line with policies and procedures.
• Take overall responsibility for health and safety management on projects.
• Monitor project progress, delays, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Commissioning Engineers and internal staff, managing procurement of materials.

Skills

Project management within the construction industry

BMS and control systems experience

Programme management

Contractual knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork ability

Education

Valid CSCS or ECS site card

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Role

We are seeking an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer to join our team in the North West, playing a key role in the successful delivery of building management system projects across a variety of sites. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of projects from initial sales handover through to final commissioning and close-out, working closely with clients, internal stakeholders, and subcontractors. You will be responsible not only for the technical and commissioning aspects of projects, but also for ensuring commercial performance, programme delivery, and compliance with health and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys responsibility, client interaction, and working as part of a collaborative and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

You will work closely with the sales team to fully understand the scope of works, client requirements, and project specifications following handover. You will manage the financial and commercial performance of your projects, ensuring they remain aligned with agreed sales budgets, including the preparation and submission of payment applications and variations. Acting as the main point of contact for clients, you will build and maintain strong working relationships while responding to all project-related queries.

You will be responsible for ensuring all project documentation is completed in line with company policies and procedures, alongside taking overall responsibility for health and safety management on your projects. The role also involves monitoring and reporting on project progress, delays, and resource allocation to the Operations Manager and support teams, as well as coordinating with Commissioning Engineers and other internal staff. In addition, you will manage the procurement of materials and oversee subcontractors to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in project management within the construction industry, with specific experience in BMS and control systems
• Strong ability to produce and manage programmes of works

Valid CSCS or ECS site card

Experience working with different forms of contract; contractual knowledge is beneficial

Competent user of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail

A positive, proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits

• Company car or car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance scheme
• 25 days annual leave

Interview Process

One-stage, in-person interview

Start Date

As soon as possible