BMS Design Engineer

Rullion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 74,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a BMS Engineer - Design in London with experience in mechanical and electrical building systems. The role involves designing BMS systems, developing control strategies, and producing handover documentation for complex building projects.

You will work in a hybrid London environment, interact with external suppliers, and contribute to pre‑sales surveys and site activities during installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Electrical and mechanical systems and plant knowledge.
• BMS design – development from scope to handover documentation.
• Author BMS control system strategy documents.
• BMS hardware and software architecture development and best practice.
• Knowledge of leading equipment/systems (Siemens, Honeywell, Trend).

Responsibilities

• Design BMS systems from initial scope to handover documentation.
• Develop control system strategy documents for BMS.
• Configure software and graphics for BMS projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors on BMS disciplines.
• Lead a small team of engineers when required.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

BMS design

BMS architecture

Siemens/Honeywell/Trend

Education

HNC qualification

Job description

Role: BMS Engineer - Design

Location: London - Hybrid working

Duration: 12 month initial contract

Pay Rate: £400-£450 P/day OUTSIDE IR35

The BMS design engineer should fully understand the engineering requirements of building control systems for a range of building types, varying in complexity. Candidates will need a thorough understanding of both mechanical and electrical building systems and be able to work autonomously. The role will require experience of interpreting customer specifications to develop comprehensive designs and scope packages for individual disciplines including panel design, hardware configuration, field equipment, software configuration, graphic packages as well as installation and commissioning scope. Candidates must also be prepared to work flexibly as part of the team and be pro-active with modern technologies and best practice.

Applicants should have engineering skills as detailed below:

• Electrical and Mechanical systems and plant knowledge,
• BMS system design - Development of the full design from initial scope to handover documentation,
• Author BMS control system strategy documents,
• BMS hardware and software architecture development and best practice,
• Preferably have knowledge of leading manufactures equipment/systems i.e. Siemens, Honeywell, Trend etc.

Competence

• Minimum HNC qualification in relevant discipline,
• Must be prepared to undergo security screening for specific projects,
• Significant industry experience in control and automation of building systems
• Comfortable in both an office and construction site environment,
• Competent in site surveys, working around live plant and equipment,
• A detailed understanding of specialist building systems including BMS, Electrical, Mechanical, fire safety and the BMS aspects of building networks.
• Experienced in BMS/control system design, software configuration, graphic generation, control panel design,
• Knowledge of PLC's, stand-alone controllers, and energy/power control systems,
• Experience in coordinating BMS disciplines with multiple external suppliers and subcontract companies,
• Excellent IT skills,
• Demonstrable complex problem-solving skills,
• An initiative-taker and strong team-player, flexible and able to work effectively without close supervision,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and able to develop excellent customer/supplier working relationships,
• Ability to lead a small team of engineers would be advantageous,
• Ability to conduct pre-sales technical surveys.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.