BMS Engineer

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtueTech Recruitment Group in London is seeking a BMS Engineer for a full-time, on-site role based at St Paul’s. You will manage on-site Building Management Systems, perform planned maintenance, respond to faults, and support HVAC operations on high-profile client sites.

Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys is advantageous; training can be provided. Strong communication and fault-finding skills are essential to ensure service levels and safety while maintaining system reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with Building Management Systems in a service/maintenance/engineering capacity.
• Knowledge of BMS controls and building services environments.
• Understanding of HVAC systems and their interaction with BMS.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of on-site Building Management Systems.
• Carrying out planned maintenance activities and responding to BMS-related faults and breakdowns.
• Investigating system alarms, identifying root causes and supporting resolution of technical issues.
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams on BMS and HVAC performance.
• Monitoring system performance and recommending improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Supporting upgrades, modifications and development projects across building controls systems.
• Maintaining BMS network integrity, user permissions and system access controls.
• Working closely with customers and site teams to ensure service levels are consistently achieved.
• Completing maintenance records, reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Supporting a collaborative engineering culture focused on safety, service and continuous improvement.

Skills

BMS troubleshooting

Communication

IT networking basics

MS Office

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

BMS platforms

Job description

This BMS Engineer position is based in St Paul’s, London, and offers a salary of up to £72,000 plus benefits. The role is with a leading facilities and engineering services provider, supporting the maintenance and operation of Building Management Systems across high-profile client sites. It is a fully onsite position, working five days per week, and would suit an experienced BMS Engineer with a background in building services, facilities management or critical environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting BMS systems, investigating faults and alarms, supporting HVAC operations and helping improve the efficiency and reliability of building controls. Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys would be beneficial, although training can be provided. The role involves working closely with site engineers, facilities teams and customers, so strong communication and fault-finding skills are important. Overall, this is a strong opportunity to join an established engineering services company in a central London location.

💰 Up to £72,000 + Benefits

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the day-to-day operation and maintenance of on-site Building Management Systems.
• Carrying out planned maintenance activities and responding to BMS-related faults and breakdowns.
• Investigating system alarms, identifying root causes and supporting resolution of technical issues.
• Providing technical guidance to engineering teams on BMS and HVAC performance.
• Monitoring system performance and recommending improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Supporting upgrades, modifications and development projects across building controls systems.
• Maintaining BMS network integrity, user permissions and system access controls.
• Working closely with customers and site teams to ensure service levels are consistently achieved.
• Completing maintenance records, reports and documentation accurately and on time.
• Supporting a collaborative engineering culture focused on safety, service and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with Building Management Systems in a service, maintenance or engineering capacity.
• Knowledge of BMS controls and building services environments.
• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys would be advantageous, although training can be provided.
• Understanding of HVAC systems and their interaction with BMS platforms.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of IT infrastructure and networking principles.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications and engineering documentation.
• Knowledge of current health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Previous experience within a facilities management or critical environment would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

If you are interested in this position please apply with an updated CV and contact number!