BMS Mechanical Controls Consultant (Building Technology Systems)

WSP in the UK & Ireland; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Wellbeing support programs

Mentorship and training opportunities

Job summary

WSP in the UK & Ireland is seeking experienced BMS Controls Engineers at various seniority levels to join our Building Technology Systems team. You'll work on landmark projects, developing and engineering HVAC control designs, and ensuring optimal building systems performance.

The role offers a hybrid working policy, supporting work-life balance and wellbeing initiatives. We're committed to inclusivity and offer extensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strategic BMS controls engineering experience.
• Experience delivering HVAC operation documentation.
• Consulting experience with RIBA stages familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Develop industry-leading HVAC control designs.
• Coordinate delivery of HVAC controls and installation.
• Lead systems integration design activities.

Skills

BMS controls engineering experience

Mechanical engineering background

Control and automation experience

Report and specification writing skills

Education

Completion of BCIA technical training modules

CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited experience

Tools

Tridium Niagara

Schneider

Siemens

Honeywell

Trend

Delta Controls

Job description

Job Summary

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects, and connect with the brightest minds to do the best work of your life. You can embrace curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives.

We are looking for Senior, Principal, Associate, and Associate Director (Building Management Systems) Controls engineers to join our UK Building Technology Systems team.

Responsibilities

• Work with clients to develop and engineer industry‑leading HVAC control designs, responding to design for performance imperatives.
• Coordinate delivery of HVAC controls, including motor control panel design, production, software configuration, graphic packages, and installation and commissioning scope detail.
• Apply controls engineering expertise to improve mechanical and electrical building system designs.
• Engage with wider design teams across multi‑disciplinary projects to advocate for and achieve desired BMS and smart building outcomes outside of our direct design responsibility.
• Lead systems integration design activities across building services systems.
• Produce detailed performance specifications for the discipline, subject to review before issue.

Your Team

• Support clients in strategising, designing, and implementing innovative solutions to help make cities, buildings, and businesses better.
• Work on a variety of projects ranging from high‑rise towers such as 22 Bishopsgate and 40 Leadenhall to hyper‑scale data centres, stadia such as Fulham Football Club, and transformative healthcare projects such as the Leeds Hospital of the Future programme.
• Assist in delivering specialist ICT and smart consulting across the built environment.

What We Will Be Looking For

• Strategic BMS controls engineering experience and understanding of BMS software and best practice.
• Experience delivering HVAC operation and sequence of operations documentation.
• Consulting experience, familiarity with RIBA stages of work, multidisciplinary collaboration, and project leadership.
• Mechanical engineering background with preference for MEP engineers focused on controls.
• Experience in control and automation at technician/engineer level in critical and secure environments.
• Detailed knowledge of major manufacturers and systems (Tridium Niagara, Schneider, Siemens, Honeywell, Trend, Delta Controls, etc.).
• Design and specify implementation of these technologies, documenting formal requirements for approval and development, and roadmaps to implementation.
• Coordinate subcontractors and internal resources to develop and integrate BMS sub‑disciplines, including master system integrator contractors.
• Awareness of HVAC technology trends, energy consumption reduction, smart building technology trends, and standards such as BDNS, NABERS UK, WELL, LEED, BREEAM SmartScore, WiredScore, etc.
• Understand specialist building systems including fire safety, lighting, and security systems, ICT infrastructure, and cloud connectivity of modern smart buildings.
• Report writing and specification writing skills.
• Completion of the three BCIA technical training modules (BCM01, BCM02, BCM03) in invigilated conditions.
• CIBSE or Engineering Council accredited experience leading to Chartership.
• Problem‑solving and analytical skills, project management experience, ownership over work, and ability to deliver for clients.

Benefits

• Hybrid working policy: work from home up to two days a week and collaborate in modern UK offices.
• Work‑life balance, “WSP My Hour” allowing one hour each day for personal activities, flexible part‑time arrangements, purchase of additional leave, and use of bank holiday entitlement.
• Health & wellbeing support through the Thrive programme, virtual GP service, gymflex scheme, and a comprehensive menopause support package.
• Development and training opportunities, mentorship, and chartership pathways.
• Commitment to inclusivity and belonging with employee resource groups and an inclusive culture.

EEO Statement

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.