BMS Design Manager

Pinnacle Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

Annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced BMS Design Manager to join a leading UK main contractor. You will lead the delivery of Building Management Systems across a regional portfolio, drive integration of smart technologies and optimise building performance throughout the lifecycle.

The role rewards technical excellence, collaboration with clients and partners, and flexible working with up to 40% remote time.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience delivering BMS design projects
• Experience coordinating BMS design development and commissioning
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls and energy management
• Knowledge of industry-standard BMS platforms and control systems
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and standards

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Building Management Systems across multiple regional projects
• Manage BMS design development, coordination and technical assurance
• Collaborate with clients, consultants and supply chain partners
• Oversee BMS commissioning, testing and handover processes
• Ensure integration with HVAC, lighting, energy management and life safety systems
• Support digital building strategies and sustainability objectives

Skills

BMS design

Controls engineering

Building automation

HVAC understanding

Stakeholder management

Education

Building Services/Electrical/Controls Eng degree or equivalent

Tools

BMS platforms

Engineering drawings & specs

Job description

Buildings are no longer just physical spaces — they're intelligent, connected environments that drive sustainability, efficiency and user experience. On behalf of one of the UK's leading main contractors, Pinnacle Recruitment is seeking an experienced BMS (Building Management Systems) Design Manager to play a key role in transforming how buildings perform throughout their lifecycle.

Working across a major regional buildings portfolio, you'll drive the integration of smart technologies, optimise building performance, and help deliver data-driven, sustainable solutions on some of the region's most complex and innovative projects.

If you're passionate about digital buildings, energy efficiency and technical excellence, this is a genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the delivery of Building Management Systems across multiple regional buildings projects
• Managing BMS design development, coordination and technical assurance activities
• Working collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and project teams
• Overseeing BMS commissioning, testing and handover processes
• Ensuring integration with HVAC, lighting, energy management, security and life safety systems
• Supporting digital building strategies, smart building initiatives and sustainability objectives

Who we're looking for

• Proven experience in BMS design, controls engineering, or building automation systems
• A track record of managing complex BMS design projects within industrial, commercial or critical environments
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls, energy management systems, smart buildings and integrated building technologies
• Knowledge of industry-standard BMS platforms and control systems
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering standards
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills
• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related discipline
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant engineering institution is desirable

What's on offer

• Smart working, including staggered start and finish times and up to 40% remote working where roles allow
• 25 days' paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family-friendly policies, including generous maternity/adoption and paternity/partner pay
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave and recognition schemes