BMS Project Engineer

Johnson Controls; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a BMS project design engineer to spearhead the development and design of building management solutions. This remote or hybrid role involves technical assessments, stakeholder collaboration, and compliance with industry standards, providing opportunities for personal development and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Discount on security products

Cycle to work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Holiday purchase scheme

Qualifications

• Experience of BMS solution design and project cost estimation required.
• Strong technical ability on BMS projects of various complexities.
• Knowledge of BMS specs and system requirements necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, costing, and technical propositions for BMS solutions.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop optimized solutions.
• Prepare technical documents and align designs with industry standards.

Skills

Technical ability

BMS solution design

Cost estimation

Problem-solving

Education

BCRIA Certificated / Engineering Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

What you will do

As BMS project design engineer, you 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 and system requirements.
• Knowledge and experience of how to design the BMS Main Structure/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.

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