BMS Electrician

Calibre Search; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Travel allowance

Overtime opportunities

23 days annual leave

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a skilled BMS Electrician to deliver electrical installations across commercial, industrial, healthcare, and cleanroom environments in the North East region. You will install containment, control wiring and BMS panels, enabling building services to monitor and control systems.

With a minimum of three years’ electrical experience and NVQ Level 3, you will work on diverse projects, potentially advancing to supervisory duties while maintaining high safety and quality

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' electrical experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations.
• Experience with BMS electrical systems.
• UK driving licence.
• Ability to work as part of a site-based team.
• Health and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical installation work for building management systems (BMS).
• Install cable containment: tray, trunking, conduit, supports.
• Run, terminate and connect control cables per specs.
• Install BMS control panels and electrical infrastructure.
• Perform control wiring around HVAC equipment and plantrooms.
• Work from drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Ensure installations meet safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with other electrical, mechanical and controls personnel.

Skills

BMS knowledge

Electrical installations

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations

Job description

BMS Electrician

Location: North East England

Salary: £41,500 to £47,500 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Company van, fuel card, travel allowance and overtime opportunities

The Role

You'll work on BMS electrical installation projects across a range of environments, including commercial buildings, industrial facilities, healthcare settings and specialist facilities such as cleanrooms. Projects involve installing the electrical infrastructure that allows building management systems to monitor and control building services. This includes containment, control wiring, panel installation and connections to mechanical plant and associated equipment. Previous projects have included hospital refurbishment works, industrial facilities, cleanroom installations and commercial office fit-outs. Depending on your experience, you may work as a hands‑on BMS Electrician or take on additional responsibilities as an Electrical Supervisor, supporting other electricians, apprentices and trainees.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical installation work associated with building management systems (BMS).
• Installing cable containment, including cable tray, trunking, conduit and associated supports.
• Running, terminating and connecting control cables in line with project specifications.
• Installing BMS control panels and associated electrical infrastructure.
• Carrying out control wiring installations around HVAC equipment, air handling units, plantrooms and other building services.
• Working from electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and installation specifications.
• Ensuring installations are completed safely and to the required quality standards.
• Working alongside other electrical, mechanical and controls personnel on commercial and industrial projects.
• Supporting testing activities and resolving installation issues as required.
• Following site health and safety procedures and maintaining a tidy, organised working area.
• For candidates joining at supervisory level, additional responsibilities will include guiding electricians and apprentices, monitoring installation standards and helping ensure site work is completed safely and efficiently.

What You'll Need

To be considered for the BMS Electrician role, you'll need:

• A minimum of three years' electrical experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installations.
• Previous experience working on BMS electrical systems and installations.
• Strong knowledge of commercial or industrial cable containment and control wiring.
• Practical experience installing electrical systems associated with building controls.
• A full UK driving licence.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a site-based team.
• A professional approach to health and safety, quality and workmanship.
• Confidence using smartphones, tablets and laptops for work-related tasks.

The following would also be beneficial:

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• SSSTS or a similar site supervisory qualification.
• Previous experience supervising electrical installation teams.
• Experience supporting apprentices and developing less experienced electricians.

Candidates with a strong commercial or industrial electrical installation background and relevant control wiring experience may also be worth considering, provided they can demonstrate suitable experience for the projects involved.

What's On Offer

£41,500 to £47,500 basic salary, depending on experience and grade.

• Company van.
• Fuel card.
• Company phone.
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Travel allowance.
• Overtime opportunities to increase earnings.
• Full uniform and PPE provided.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Opportunities to develop your technical skills and progress within a growing building services business.

About the Business

The business delivers electrical installation and building management system solutions across commercial and industrial environments throughout England, with project experience extending beyond its North East base. Its work covers BMS electrical installations, control wiring and wider electrical packages for building services projects. The project portfolio includes healthcare refurbishments, industrial facilities, cleanrooms and commercial developments. With a growing workload and further recruitment planned, the business is looking for experienced electricians and supervisors who take pride in the quality of their installations and want to build their careers in BMS and building controls.

Equality and diversity

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.