BMS Controls Engineer in Gatwick, Surrey

Energy Jobline CVL; Horley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a BMS Engineer to join their team in Gatwick. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the design and optimization of Building Management Systems, with practical experience in BMS platforms. This role involves significant collaboration with M&E teams and offers the opportunity to work on landmark projects in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of BMS controls and HVAC systems.
• Practical experience with major BMS platforms.
• Experience in commissioning and field engineering.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Stage 4 BMS design and control strategies.
• Validate and test system performance with operational teams.
• Resolve technical queries with system integrators.

Skills

BMS controls

HVAC systems

Building automation principles

Honeywell

Trend

Schneider

Tridium

Siemens

M&E coordination

Problem-solving

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering

Job description

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BMS Engineer – Building Services / Controls

Location: Gatwick

Salary: Competitive + package

About Mech Electrics

Mech Electrics are a trusted recruitment partner to many of the UK’s most respected M&E contractors, providing specialist technical talent across design, construction, and commissioning disciplines.

We’re supporting a key client on several major projects and are now seeking a BMS Engineer to strengthen their delivery team during an important phase of project development.

The Role

Working alongside the BMS Manager and wider M&E team, you’ll play a hands‑on role in the design development, coordination, commissioning, and optimisation of Building Management Systems.

You’ll help ensure that complex control systems are technically robust, well‑integrated, and perform efficiently within the overall building services strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Stage 4 BMS design and assist in developing detailed control strategies.
• Work with commissioning and operations teams to validate, test, and fine‑tune system performance.
• Liaise with system integrators and control vendors to resolve technical queries.
• Review and update BMS drawings, schematics, and documentation to reflect as‑built conditions.
• Carry out fault finding, optimisation, and commissioning support on site.
• Assist in maintaining the BMS RACI matrix and tracking deliverable ownership.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical and electrical teams to ensure full integration of BMS elements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Solid understanding of BMS controls, HVAC systems, and building automation principles.
• Practical experience with major BMS platforms such as Honeywell, Trend, Schneider, Tridium, or Siemens.
• Experience in commissioning, system configuration, or field engineering.
• Good appreciation of M&E coordination and the role of BMS in energy performance.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Strong attention to detail and proactive problem‑solving mindset.

If you’re a technically minded BMS professional looking to work on landmark projects with a collaborative and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

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