BMS Design Engineer / Project Engineer

Bimplus; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimplus is seeking an experienced BMS Design Engineer / Project Engineer to join its Intelligent Buildings division on a live City of London project. You will progress from design and commissioning work to full project responsibility across the lifecycle, collaborating with design, software, installation and project management teams.

The role offers exposure to HVAC control strategies, BACnet/Modbus interfaces and BIM coordination, with a path to lead future projects within a long-established

Qualifications

• Previous BMS engineering experience covering design, commissioning or project delivery.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC plant and BMS controls.

Responsibilities

• Produce BMS design work packages and descriptions of operation.
• Develop control panel designs from schematics to installation.
• Coordinate BIM and 3D modelling requirements.
• Review design changes and their impact on the BMS package.
• Assist with interfaces across mechanical, electrical and IT systems.

Skills

BMS design

HVAC controls

Project delivery

Technical writing

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

M-Bus

BIM

Job description

• Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 + package
• Contract rate: DOE
• Location: City of London
• Position: Permanent PAYE or self-employed contract
• Start: Immediate or subject to notice period

Up Front Recruitment is working with a long-established UK engineering services contractor to recruit a BMS Design Engineer / Project Engineer for its Intelligent Buildings division.

The company designs, installs and integrates the digital, mechanical and electrical systems used within major modern buildings. Its in-house teams cover BMS, EMS, smart building technology, communications, network infrastructure and integrated digital systems.

With more than a century of experience in UK engineering services, the business has the resources and technical knowledge to manage projects from design and installation through to commissioning, handover and ongoing optimisation.

About the position

You will initially support the engineering team on a live City of London project, taking responsibility for defined BMS design and technical work packages.

From December, the position will progress towards full Project Engineer responsibility on a new project.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced BMS engineer who wants to move beyond a purely design or commissioning role. You will gain responsibility across the full project lifecycle and work closely with design, software, installation, commissioning and project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Produce BMS points schedules, Descriptions of Operation and detailed HVAC control strategies
• Develop and review control panel designs from initial schematics through to installation
• Select BMS controllers, supervisors, servers, valves, actuators, meters and field devices
• Produce valve, damper actuator, energy meter and field device schedules
• Develop BMS and EMS network architecture, including controller hierarchy, IP addressing and VLAN requirements
• Prepare marked-up drawings showing field devices, cable routes, plant connections and containment interfaces
• Review mechanical and electrical design changes and identify their effect on the BMS package
• Coordinate BIM and 3D modelling requirements
• Work with software and graphics engineers to make sure systems follow the agreed control strategy
• Coordinate interfaces across mechanical, electrical, public health, fire, security and IT systems
• Attend consultant workshops and support technical design approvals
• Identify scope gaps, design risks and technical issues before they affect delivery

Experience required

• Previous BMS engineering experience covering design, commissioning or project delivery
• Strong knowledge of HVAC plant, BMS controls and electrical interfaces
• Experience producing or reviewing BMS points schedules and control strategies
• Good understanding of control panels, field devices and control wiring
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus and/or M-Bus
• Ability to read mechanical, electrical, controls and network drawings
• Good technical writing and documentation skills
• Confidence working with clients, consultants, contractors and project teams
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience with any of the following would be an advantage:

• Mechanical or electrical BMS installation
• Smart Buildings or MSI
• BIM and 3D coordination
• Data centres or mission-critical projects
• NABERS or Design for Performance

Why consider this position?

This position provides a clear route into full BMS Project Engineer responsibility.

You will work on technically demanding projects in central London and gain experience across design, software, installation, commissioning and handover. You will also join an established engineering contractor with in-house technical teams and a long-term pipeline of intelligent building projects.

The position is suitable for an experienced BMS Design Engineer, BMS Commissioning Engineer or BMS Project Engineer who wants wider technical responsibility and the opportunity to lead future projects.