BMS Commissioning & Service Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Company pension

Mobile phone and laptop

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training and progression opportunities

Travel and expenses covered

Job summary

Solutions Engineering Recruitment is seeking an experienced BMS Commissioning & Service Engineer to cover the Midlands region with occasional travel to London. The role focuses on commissioning new and refurbished BMS installations, fault-finding and system optimisation across diverse sites.

You will configure and test BMS systems, modify software/graphics, and support client handover while working with key platforms like Trend and Tridium Niagara.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning BMS systems and associated controls.

Responsibilities

• Commission new and refurbished BMS installations in line with project specifications and sequences of operation.
• Configure, test and optimise BMS systems including graphics, alarms, schedules and control strategies.
• Carry out software modifications and improvements to existing BMS installations.
• Complete planned maintenance, reactive service and fault-finding visits across customer sites.
• Diagnose faults across BMS controllers, field devices, HVAC plant and networks.
• Support integration of BMS with HVAC, lighting, metering and other building services.
• Assist with energy optimisation and improving system performance.
• Complete commissioning documentation, test sheets and technical reports.
• Provide client demonstrations, training and technical support during project handover.

Skills

BMS commissioning

Service & fault-finding

Software modifications

HVAC knowledge

Customer-facing skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Electrical/Controls engineering qualification

Tools

Trend

Tridium Niagara

Job description

BMS Commissioning & Service Engineer

Location: Midlands (Some London travel) Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 DOE + Company Car/Car Allowance + Benefits

Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning or Service Engineer looking for a new opportunity with an established and growing controls specialist?

My client is an independently owned BMS business delivering a wide range of control solutions across commercial, healthcare, education and industrial environments. Due to continued growth, they are looking to strengthen their engineering team with a BMS Commissioning & Service Engineer covering the Midlands.

The role is primarily commissioning focused, covering new installations and refurbishments alongside service, maintenance, fault finding and system optimisation across existing sites.

You’ll be involved from software modifications and strategy implementation through to testing, commissioning and client handover, with exposure to a range of BMS platforms and building technologies.

The business offers ongoing technical and manufacturer training, with genuine opportunities for career progression. The role would suit an experienced Commissioning Engineer or a strong Service Engineer looking to move further into commissioning.

The Role

• Commission new and refurbished BMS installations in line with project specifications and sequences of operation.
• Configure, test and optimise BMS systems, including graphics, alarms, schedules and control strategies.
• Carry out software modifications and improvements to existing BMS installations.
• Complete planned maintenance, reactive service and fault-finding visits across customer sites.
• Diagnose faults across BMS controllers, field devices, HVAC plant and communication networks.
• Support the integration of BMS with HVAC, lighting, metering and other building services.
• Assist with energy optimisation and improving system performance.
• Complete commissioning documentation, test sheets and technical reports.
• Provide client demonstrations, training and technical support during project handover.

The Candidate

• Previous experience commissioning BMS systems.
• Strong service and fault-finding experience would be advantageous.
• Good working knowledge of Trend and/or Tridium Niagara.
• Experience modifying software, graphics and control strategies.
• Good understanding of HVAC plant and associated building services.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Electrical or controls engineering qualification/background preferred.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Package

• £45,000 - £60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Company mobile phone and laptop.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Overtime and call-out opportunities where applicable.
• Private healthcare/healthcare contribution, subject to company package.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
• Company-funded travel and expenses.