BMS Project Manager

VirtueTech Recruitment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

VirtueTech Recruitment Group is partnering with a leading facilities and engineering services provider to recruit an experienced BMS Project Manager for their Manchester team. Based in Manchester with hybrid working, the role offers up to £70,000 plus benefits and the chance to deliver high-profile BMS and building controls projects across the region.

You’ll lead projects from planning to handover, manage budgets and subcontractors, coordinate with clients and engineers, and ensure delivery on

Qualifications

• Experience delivering BMS/building services projects in PM/Engineer roles.
• Strong understanding of BMS/HVAC controls and building services environments.
• Experience from design/procurement to installation and handover.
• Excellent planning, coordination and organizational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of BMS/building controls projects from inception to handover.
• Develop programmes, plans and schedules with milestones.
• Manage project budgets, resources and commercial performance.
• Coordinate BMS engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with clients and engineers to meet requirements and specs.
• Oversee installation, upgrades, integration and commissioning.
• Manage risks, issues, variations and changes throughout the lifecycle.
• Review technical docs, drawings and specs.
• Ensure work aligns with health & safety standards.

Skills

BMS knowledge

Project management

Budget management

Client liaison

Health & safety

HVAC knowledge

Reading drawings

Stakeholder management

Tools

Johnson Controls Metasys

Job description

We are currently partnering with a leading facilities and engineering services provider to recruit an experienced BMS Project Manager for their growing Manchester team. Based in Manchester with hybrid working, this role offers up to £70,000 + benefits and the opportunity to deliver high-profile BMS and building controls projects across London.

You’ll take ownership of projects from planning and design through to installation, commissioning and handover, managing programmes, budgets, subcontractors and engineering teams along the way. The role combines strong project management with technical BMS knowledge, making it ideal for an experienced BMS Project Manager, Project Engineer or BMS Engineer looking to progress into project management. You’ll work closely with clients, engineers and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard, while also supporting future project opportunities and client relationships.

Up to £70,000 + Benefits

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of BMS and building controls projects from inception through to completion and handover.
• Developing project programmes, plans and schedules, ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Managing project budgets, costs, resources and commercial performance.
• Coordinating BMS engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and other project stakeholders.
• Working closely with clients and customers to understand requirements and ensure projects are delivered to specification.
• Overseeing BMS installation, upgrades, modifications, integration and commissioning activities.
• Managing project risks, issues, variations and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Reviewing technical documentation, drawings, specifications and project deliverables.
• Ensuring all works are delivered in line with relevant health & safety legislation, company procedures and industry standards.
• Monitoring project progress and providing regular updates to senior management and clients.
• Supporting the resolution of technical issues and coordinating engineering teams where required.
• Managing subcontractor performance and ensuring work is delivered to the required standards.
• Ensuring projects are properly documented, including commissioning records, O&M information and handover documentation.
• Working collaboratively with engineering and facilities teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting the development of future project opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience delivering BMS, controls or building services projects in a Project Manager, Project Engineer or similar capacity.
• Strong understanding of BMS, HVAC controls and building services environments.
• Experience managing projects from design/procurement through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Strong project planning, coordination and organisational skills.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, subcontractors and project resources.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing variations and project costs.
• Understanding of BMS platforms and controls technologies; experience with Johnson Controls Metasys would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of HVAC systems and their interaction with BMS platforms.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, specifications and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Previous experience within facilities management, critical environments or complex commercial buildings would be beneficial.
• Relevant project management qualification such as APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent would be advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile BMS and building controls projects.
• Strong career progression within a growing engineering and facilities organisation.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced engineering and project delivery teams.