BMS Project Manager

Parker Jones Group Ltd; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jones Group Ltd in Tunbridge Wells is seeking an experienced BMS Project Manager to lead delivery of building management system projects from handover to commissioning, ensuring safety, timeliness and quality.

You will coordinate internal engineers, subcontractors and clients, review programmes and resources, support design, procurement, site activities, and maintain RAMS and technical records while upholding company standards.

Qualifications

• Experience managing BMS / Building Controls projects.
• Strong knowledge of BMS systems, controls and commissioning processes.
• Experience in a project delivery environment.
• Ability to understand technical drawings, control strategies and project documentation.
• Strong communication skills with clients, engineers and subcontractors.
• Structured planning, problem solving and delivery of projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing BMS projects from handover to commissioning and final completion.
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Reviewing project requirements, programmes, resources and delivery strategies.
• Supporting the design process and control strategies.
• Managing procurement of equipment and services while ensuring specs.
• Overseeing electrical installation activities and liaising with teams.

Skills

BMS projects

Project management

Controls knowledge

Commissioning

Client management

Engineering drawings

Education

BCIA Technical Certificate

HNC/HND or engineering qualification

Electrical qualifications or BMS experience

CITB SSSTS or SMSTS

Electrical safe isolation training

3+ years post-apprenticeship BMS experience

Job description

We are working with an established and growing Building Management Systems (BMS) specialist who are looking to appoint an experienced BMS Project Manager to join their Project Team based in Tunbridge Wells.

This is a key role responsible for managing the successful delivery of BMS and control system projects from handover through to completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of BMS controls, with the ability to manage projects while working closely with engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.

The Role:

As a BMS Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing BMS projects from initial handover through to commissioning and final completion
• Coordinating internal engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients
• Reviewing project requirements, programmes, resources, and delivery strategies
• Supporting the design process, including control panel drawings, valve schedules, control strategies, and system graphics
• Managing procurement of equipment and services while ensuring compliance with project specifications
• Overseeing electrical installation activities and liaising with electrical teams and subcontractors
• Ensuring projects are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines
• Managing commercial aspects of projects, including valuations, progress reporting, variations, and final accounts
• Producing and maintaining accurate project documentation, including RAMS, O&M manuals, and technical records
• Attending client and coordination meetings to monitor progress and resolve issues
• Supporting commissioning activities, including system testing, fault finding, and verification of control strategies
• Ensuring company technical standards, quality procedures, and health \& safety requirements are maintained throughout projects

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience managing BMS / Building Controls projects
• Strong technical knowledge of BMS systems, controls, and commissioning processes
• Experience working within a project delivery environment
• Ability to understand technical drawings, control strategies, and project documentation
• Strong communication skills with the ability to manage clients, engineers, and subcontractors
• A structured approach to planning, problem solving, and delivering projects successfully

Desirable Qualifications / Experience:

• BCIA Technical Certificate
• HNC/HND or relevant engineering qualification
• Electrical qualifications or BMS industry experience
• CITB SSSTS or SMSTS
• Electrical safe isolation training
• 3+ years post-apprenticeship experience within BMS, controls, or building services

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected BMS specialist working on technically challenging control system projects, with the opportunity to take ownership of projects and play a key role in the continued growth of the business.