BMS Pre-Sales Design Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building management systems is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer to drive growth and develop tailored solutions for clients. This role involves technical assessments, cost estimation, and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure optimal BMS solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and experience in BMS projects, with a commitment to delivering exceptional value and performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Discount on security products

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Holiday purchase

Qualifications

• Experience in BMS solution design and project cost estimation is essential.
• Strong technical ability for small to large BMS projects.
• Proficiency in PDF, MS Visio, and Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical requirements for BMS integration and develop solutions.
• Prepare technical documents and cost breakdowns.
• Assist sales team with solution validation and client presentations.

Skills

BMS solution design

Project cost estimation

Technical ability

Client feedback incorporation

Cost-saving identification

Education

BCRIA Certification

Engineering Degree

Tools

PDF

MS Visio

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

As a member of the BMS Pre-Sales team you will be instrumental in driving profitable growth, working closely with external and internal partners to make Johnson Controls the BMS provider of choice. The pre-sales engineer will lead the solution development, design, costing and technical value proposition in response to customers specifications and client requirements.

This is a remote or hybrid-based position with approx. 20% travel expected

How you will do it

• Assess technical requirements for BMS integration, ensuring alignment with client needs and industry best practices.
• Work closely with external and internal stakeholders to develop optimized and cost-effective BMS solutions.
• Obtain and evaluate quotations from subcontractors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective and competitive services/products.
• Prepare technical documents, including system architecture, technical solution descriptions, and compliance checklists.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising functionality or performance, ensuring the most efficient solution for the project.
• Incorporate client feedback, competitive intelligence, and market insights to refine technical proposals and contribute to project success.
• Align designs with UK industry standards, building regulations, and energy efficiency mandates to maintain project viability.
• Create detailed cost breakdowns, ensuring transparency in scope-to-cost alignment. Conduct cost walkthroughs with clients and contractors to validate budget accuracy and optimized pricing strategies.
• Assist sales team in solution validation, prepare/present technical information and address client concerns effectively.
• Analyze competitor solutions to position proposals effectively and ensure differentiation in terms of value, performance, and innovation.

What we look for

Required

• Experience of BMS solution design and project cost estimation
• Strong technical ability working on small, large and complex BMS Projects
• Able to demonstrate the ability to use PDF (Documents & Drawings), MS Visio, and all Microsoft Office packages including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word
• Knowledge and experience in identifying BMS specs, scope of work, BMS system requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of how to design the BMS Main Structure/BMS operation scenarios in line with the specs & requirements.

Preferred

• BCRIA Certificated / Engineering Degree
• Ability to Create / Control Valve & Actuator Selection and create Valve Schedules
• AutoCAD experience

If you are successful we can offer you a company culture that promotes work life balance, a commitment to continued learning and development, access to mental health support, a fantastic benefits package which includes a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, discount on our security products, cycle to work, eye care vouchers and holiday purchase.