BMS Service Team Leader

Unify; Stamfordham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in building management systems is seeking a BMS Service Team Leader to spearhead the technical operations and lead a team of engineers in Stamfordham, UK. This role encompasses ensuring BMS systems operate optimally, managing maintenance activities, and meeting client expectations. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on BMS experience, strong HVAC knowledge, and prior team leadership skills. The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, a benefits package including a company car, and ample opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary & Benefits Package

Pension Scheme

26 days annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience servicing and maintaining BMS systems.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and building automation.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity.
• Excellent fault-finding, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with energy management and smart building technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of BMS Service Engineers.
• Supervise maintenance activities across client sites.
• Act as the escalation point for complex technical issues.
• Ensure service delivery meets contractual KPIs.
• Liaise with clients and subcontractors to deliver service.

Skills

Hands-on experience servicing BMS systems

Knowledge of HVAC systems and controls

Team leadership experience

Excellent problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Experience with smart building technologies

Job description

BMS Service Team Leader

North East

Circa £55,000 - 65,000 dependent on experience

If you are looking for an opportunity to blend hand on technical BMS expertise whilst developing a growing team of engineers then this is the role for you.

I am looking for an experienced BMS Service Team Leader to join a household name in the BMS space.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring BMS systems operate efficiently, reliably, and in line with client expectations while helping shape the future of smart building service delivery.

You will be:

• Leading, mentoring, supporting a team of BMS Service Engineers
• Supervising planned and reactive maintenance activities across client sites
• Acting as the escalation point for complex technical issues and fault diagnostics
• Ensuring service delivery meets contractual KPIs and customer expectations, managing scheduling, call outs etc.
• Liaising with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver a high standard of service

Essential Experience & Skills

You will have:

• Proven hands‑on experience servicing and maintaining BMS systems
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, controls, and building automation
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leadership capacity
• Excellent fault‑finding, diagnostic, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with energy management and smart building technologies

What's on Offer

• Hybrid Working – supporting a healthy work‑life balance
• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package, including a company car
• Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 10%
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to work on high‑profile, innovative smart building projects
• A friendly, inclusive, and forward‑thinking team culture