BMS Design Engineer

Crown House Technologies; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology services provider in the UK is seeking a BMS Design Manager to oversee the design and coordination of Building Management Systems for a cutting-edge life sciences facility. This role requires expertise in managing the full design lifecycle, ensuring compliance with high performance standards, and effective communication across multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have strong technical knowledge of BMS systems and familiarity with UK regulatory standards. This position supports career access for candidates with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Manage the full BMS design lifecycle from concept through to handover.
• Lead coordination across MEP, ICT, digital engineering, and controls specialists.
• Oversee compliance with design standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Interface with clients, consultants, and delivery teams.
• Support commissioning and validation planning.
• Review and manage technical submittals and control strategies.

Skills

Excellent coordination and communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of BMS systems

Experience managing BMS design on large-scale buildings

Familiarity with UK standards (CIBSE, EN15232)

Eligibility for UK security clearance

Tools

Platforms like Trend, Tridium, Siemens, Schneider

BIM tools

Job description

ThenCrown House Technologies is the company for you! We are looking for a BMS Design manager to join our team to support the delivery of our flagship life sciences facility that will set new benchmarks in performance, resilience, and digital integration. As BMS Design Manager you will be responsible for leading the design and coordination of Building Management Systems on a large, technically demanding life sciences development. Your focus will be on ensuring that the BMS design meets the highest standards of performance, compliance, and integration-supporting a facility with stringent operational and environmental controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full BMS design lifecycle from concept through to technical assurance and handover
• Lead coordination across MEP, ICT, digital engineering, and controls specialists
• Oversee compliance with design standards, regulatory requirements, and project performance targets
• Review and manage technical submittals, drawings, and control strategies
• Interface with client, consultants, and delivery teams to ensure smooth design progression
• Support commissioning and validation planning for integrated building systems. Strong technical knowledge of BMS systems, controls architecture, and integration
• Experience managing BMS design on large-scale or highly serviced buildings (e.g. labs, healthcare, cleanrooms)
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Familiarity with UK standards (e.g. CIBSE, EN15232) and digital design processes
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external consultants
• Eligibility for UK security clearance (or ability to gain it if required)

Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of regulated environments, validation processes, and building performance compliance
• Experience with platforms such as Trend, Tridium, Siemens, Schneider or similar
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and IT network considerations in BMS design
• Experience with BIM tools and model-based design workflows

CHT is one of the UK's most advanced, and innovative, engineering and business services specialists. Part of the Laing O'Rourke Group, and founded on more than 200 years of experience, we are a leading construction and infrastructure technology services provider, supplying a complete Building Services package with communications, ICT, intelligent building, monitoring, BMS and the UK's largest mechanical, electrical & public health manufacturing facility - a 129,000 sq. ft factory - offering Off‑site manufacturing and assembly for our digitally engineered modular MEICA packages.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the 'Offer an interview scheme'. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.