BMS Pre-Sales Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building management systems is seeking a Pre-Sales Engineer to drive profitable growth within its BMS Pre-Sales team. This role involves designing, costing, and proposing technical solutions to meet client specifications while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical abilities and experience in BMS project delivery, alongside a commitment to fostering partnerships for successful outcomes.

Benefits

work-life balance

continued learning and development

mental health support

competitive salary

comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in BMS solution design and project cost estimation.
• Proficiency in using PDF documents & drawings, MS Visio, and Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of BMS specifications, scope of work, and system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical requirements for BMS integration, ensuring alignment with client needs.
• Develop optimized and cost-effective BMS solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Prepare technical documents and conduct cost walkthroughs with clients.

Skills

BMS solution design

project cost estimation

technical ability

communication

analytical skills

Education

BCRIA Certification

Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

What you will do

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

How you will do it

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

What we look for

• Required:
• Experience in BMS solution design and project cost estimation.
• Strong technical ability working on small, large, and complex BMS projects.
• Proficiency in using PDF documents & drawings, MS Visio, and all Microsoft Office packages including Outlook, Teams, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of BMS specifications, scope of work, and system requirements.
• Understanding of BMS main structure and operation scenarios in line with specifications and requirements.

Preferred:

• BCRIA Certification / Engineering Degree.
• Ability to create/control valve & actuator selection and schedules.
• AutoCAD experience.

If successful, we offer a company culture promoting work-life balance, continued learning and development, mental health support, and a comprehensive benefits package including a competitive salary, pension, life assurance, employee assistance program, employee referral scheme, product discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, eye care vouchers, and holiday purchase options.