Bms Project Manager

Unify; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

26 days annual leave + bank holidays (

Private healthcare

Company pension

Job summary

Unify in Manchester–North West England is seeking a BMS Project Manager to own end-to-end delivery of building management system projects across the UK. You will lead programmes, budgets, procurement, and subcontractors, while ensuring compliance with UK regulations and client expectations.

The role operates in a hybrid model with 2–3 days on site, predominantly in the Midlands, North of London and Manchester. A strong track record in BMS and building automation is essential.

Qualifications

• BMS or building automation project delivery experience.
• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in complex environments is advantageous (e.g., pharmaceuticals).
• Strong knowledge of smart building technologies and BMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end BMS projects from scope to handover.
• Define programmes and budgets; manage procurement and subcontractors.
• Lead meetings; report progress to clients and internal teams.
• Oversee design reviews, commissioning and system integration.
• Monitor costs, profitability, and manage variations and risk.
• Ensure accurate documentation and smooth handover to service teams.

Skills

BMS deployment

Client relationship

Project leadership

Education

Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services Engineering degree

Tools

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

BMS Project Manager

North West England, Manchester to Midlands

Salary: £70,000 + Package

Overview

Opportunity to join a leading smart infrastructure provider delivering building automation projects across the UK. This role offers full ownership of project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to a high standard, while meeting client expectations and UK regulatory requirements.

Operating within a hybrid model, you will spend 2 to 3 days on site across projects typically located in the Midlands, North of London and Manchester.

The Role

You will be responsible for the end to end delivery of BMS projects, from initial scope through to final handover. This includes defining project programmes and budgets, managing procurement and subcontractors, and ensuring all works are delivered in line with UK building regulations, CDM requirements and internal standards.

Acting as the key point of contact, you will build strong relationships with clients, consultants and internal teams, leading regular project meetings and providing clear progress updates throughout the lifecycle.

From a technical perspective, you will oversee design reviews, commissioning and system integration, ensuring compliance with industry protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. Alongside this, you will take ownership of commercial performance, monitoring costs and profitability, managing variations and mitigating risk.

You will also ensure projects are completed to a high standard, with accurate documentation, as built records and a smooth handover to service teams, including client training where required.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Electrical, Mechanical or Building Services Engineering or equivalent industry experience
• Proven track record delivering BMS or building automation projects
• Experience within complex environments such as pharmaceuticals would be advantageous
• Strong understanding of smart building technologies and BMS platforms. Siemens experience is beneficial but not essential

Certifications

• APM or PMP preferred
• CSCS card and health and safety training desirable

Whats on Offer

• Hybrid working model
• Competitive pension with employer contributions up to 10 percent
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy or sell additional days
• Annual performance related bonus
• Private healthcare and a comprehensive benefits package