Bms Project Manager

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (1–2 days in office)

Travel allowance

Career development

Job summary

LJBB & Co. Construction Recruitment is seeking an experienced BMS Manager to lead Building Management Systems delivery for major data centre projects in London. You will oversee design, procurement to commissioning and handover, and manage project engineers under the Project Director.

The role offers hybrid working, travel and a pathway to flagship projects across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate has strong BMS leadership, MEP integration knowledge and subcontractor management experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading BMS projects in data centre or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of BMS integration with MEP systems.
• Commercial awareness and subcontractor management experience.
• Excellent planning, communication and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety and environmental systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the BMS delivery on large-scale projects.
• Provide technical leadership to project engineers.
• Manage BMS design coordination, commissioning and handover.
• Support budgeting, planning and commercial control.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement in BMS delivery.
• Advise on new technologies and ensure safe installations.
• Report progress and flag risks to senior management.
• Contribute to bid and pre-construction activities.

Skills

BMS leadership

BMS systems expertise

MEP integration

Subcontractor management

Planning & leadership

H&S knowledge

Multi-project management

UK work eligibility

Job description

BMS Manager - Data Centre Projects | London £110K-£120K + Travel + Benefits Location: London

We're seeking an experienced BMS Manager to lead and support the delivery of Building Management Systems (BMS) across major data centre and critical infrastructure projects based in London.

Reporting directly to the Project Director, you'll manage project engineers and oversee the full BMS lifecycle — from design and procurement through to commissioning and handover. This role offers the chance to join a leading technical contractor delivering cutting-edge data centre projects across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the BMS delivery on large-scale projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project engineers.
• Manage BMS design coordination, commissioning, and subcontractor performance.
• Support project teams in budgeting, planning, and commercial control.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across BMS project delivery.
• Advise on new technologies and ensure safe, compliant, and efficient installations.
• Report on programme progress and flag potential risks or delays.
• Provide executive-level updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Contribute to bid and pre-construction activities for new project opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a BMS Manager, Senior BMS Engineer, or BMS Project Lead.
• Strong background in Building Management Systems for large-scale or mission-critical environments (data centres preferred).
• Excellent understanding of BMS integration with MEP systems.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing subcontractors.
• Excellent planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of H&S and environmental systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines.
• UK work eligibility and flexibility to travel when required.

What\'s on Offer

• £90,000 - £120,000 basic salary
• Travel allowance
• Hybrid working options (1-2 days in office)
• Career development within a top-tier contractor
• Long-term project pipeline across London and the South East
• Work on flagship data centre and mission-critical projects