BMS Commissioning Engineer

Blue Arrow- Engineering; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting a BMS Commissioning Engineer to oversee the commissioning, testing and handover of Trend Controls and Niagara BMS across UK projects, ensuring compliance with design intent, standards, and client requirements.

The role focuses on commissioning, configuring sequences, tuning PID loops, and fault diagnosis within HVAC and building services, with on-site work in Bristol and surrounding UK sites.

Qualifications

• Site experience commissioning BMS systems.
• Strong understanding of HVAC plant and building services.
• Ability to read UK consultant specifications, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability.
• Understanding of IP networking and structured cabling.

Responsibilities

• Commission Trend and Distech/Niagara BMS systems including controllers, field devices, and networks
• Carry out point-to-point checks, I/O testing, and functional commissioning
• Configure and validate sequences of operation in line with specifications and drawings
• Commission and modify BMS software, graphics, alarms, trends, and schedules
• Tune PID control loops to optimise HVAC performance
• Diagnose and resolve BMS, HVAC, and communications faults
• Integrate third-party systems via BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, and Modbus

Skills

BMS commissioning

HVAC knowledge

Reading schematics

Fault finding

IP networking

Tools

Trend Controls

Distech/Niagara

BACnet/IP

Modbus

Job description

The BMS Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the commissioning, testing, and handover of Trend Controls and Niagara Building Management Systems across UK projects. The role ensures systems operate in accordance with design intent, consultant specifications, British Standards, and client requirements.

Role: BMS Commissioning Engineer

Location: Glasgow

Duration: 3-6 Months

General Overview

The BMS Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for the commissioning, testing, and handover of Trend Controls and Niagara Building Management Systems across UK projects. The role ensures systems operate in accordance with design intent, consultant specifications, British Standards, and client requirements.

Key Accountabilities

• Commission Trend and Distech/Niagara BMS systems including controllers, field devices, and networks
• Carry out point-to-point checks, I/O testing, and functional commissioning
• Configure and validate sequences of operation in line with specifications and drawings
• Commission and modify BMS software, graphics, alarms, trends, and schedules
• Tune PID control loops to optimise HVAC performance
• Diagnose and resolve BMS, HVAC, and communications faults
• Integrate third-party systems via BACnet/IP, BACnet MS/TP, and Modbus

Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators

• Commissioning activities completed in line with agreed project programmes
• Successful witness testing and client acceptance with no major defects
• Fully functional Trend and Distech control strategies and integrations
• Reduced post-handover call-backs and defects

Knowledge and Skills

• Site experience commissioning BMS systems
• Strong understanding of HVAC plant and building services
• Ability to read UK consultant specifications, schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Proven fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of IP networking and structured cabling

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

Location: Bristol