BMS Project Engineer

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

VirtueTech Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced BMS Project Engineer to coordinate and deliver Building Management System projects in a Central London environment. The role includes upgrades, installations, commissioning and handover across high-profile client sites.

You will work with engineering teams, contractors and customers to ensure safe, efficient delivery to technical standards. Johnson Controls Metasys experience is valued, but others will be considered.

Qualifications

• Experience in building management systems or building controls.
• Strong knowledge of BMS platforms and HVAC integration.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience coordinating engineers, contractors and customers.

Responsibilities

• Managing and coordinating BMS projects from planning to handover.
• Overseeing BMS installations, upgrades, modifications and commissioning.
• Supporting design and implementation of building controls solutions.
• Collaborating with site engineers, subcontractors and project teams for on-time delivery.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Ensuring BMS integration with HVAC and building services.
• Identifying and resolving technical issues through the project lifecycle.
• Managing schedules, resources and contractor activities to meet deadlines.
• Supporting system testing, commissioning and handover to operations teams.
• Providing progress updates to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve system performance and energy efficiency.

Skills

Building Management Systems

HVAC integration

Technical fault-finding

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

This BMS Project Engineer position is based in St Paul's, London, and offers a salary of up to £75,000 plus benefits. The role is with a leading facilities and engineering services provider, supporting the delivery of Building Management Systems projects across high-profile client sites. This is a Hybrid position, working five days per week, and would suit an experienced BMS Project Engineer with a background in building controls, building services, facilities management or critical environments.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and delivering BMS projects, including system upgrades, modifications, installations and commissioning activities. The role involves working closely with engineering teams, contractors and customers to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical standards. Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys would be beneficial, although candidates with experience across other BMS platforms will also be considered. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering services provider, working on technically interesting projects within a prestigious Central London environment.

Up to £75,000 + Benefits

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing and coordinating BMS projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.


• Overseeing BMS installations, upgrades, modifications and commissioning activities.


• Supporting the design, development and implementation of building controls solutions.


• Working closely with site engineers, subcontractors and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.


• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.


• Ensuring BMS systems are correctly integrated with HVAC and other building services.


• Identifying and resolving technical issues throughout the project lifecycle.


• Managing project schedules, resources and contractor activities to ensure deadlines are achieved.


• Supporting system testing, commissioning and final handover to operational teams.


• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to customers and internal stakeholders.


• Ensuring all project activities comply with relevant health and safety regulations and engineering standards.


• Identifying opportunities to improve system performance, energy efficiency and operational reliability.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a BMS Project Engineer, BMS Engineer or within a similar building controls engineering role.


• Strong technical knowledge of Building Management Systems and building controls.


• Experience with Johnson Controls Metasys would be advantageous, although training can be provided.


• Good understanding of HVAC systems and their integration with BMS platforms.


• Strong technical fault-finding, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.


• Experience working with contractors, engineering teams and customers.


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.


• Good understanding of IT infrastructure, BMS networks and communication protocols.


• Knowledge of relevant health and safety regulations and safe working practices.


• Previous experience within facilities management, commercial buildings or critical environments would be beneficial.


• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple project activities effectively.

If you're an experienced BMS Engineer looking to move into project delivery, or an established BMS Project Engineer seeking your next opportunity in Central London, we'd be keen to hear from you.