BMS & Smart Building Systems Project Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Healthcare

Paid transport

Job summary

London Commercial Building Technologies is seeking a Project Manager to lead BMS, EMS and integrated building systems projects in a commercial setting. You will oversee design through handover, coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, on-programme and on-budget outcomes.

The role covers procurement, installation, commissioning and handover, with a focus on system integration, cybersecurity interfaces and quality control. A strong leadership and communication skillset is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven BMS project management and building services integration experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, metering, BACnet, Modbus, and IP networks.
• Experience with BMS platforms such as Distech, Siloft and Trillium.

Responsibilities

• Manage programmes, resources, procurement, budgets, forecasts and risks.
• Coordinate BMS/EMS, HVAC controls, sensors and graphics; BACnet/Modbus integration.
• Oversee cabling, containment, and network design; review drawings and schedules.
• Lead subcontractors, procurement, costs, valuations and quality/HSSE checks.
• Run testing, handover, documentation, and client training.

Skills

BMS project management

Building services integration

HVAC controls knowledge

Stakeholder management

Leadership & coordination

Tools

Distech

Siloft

Trillium

BACnet/Modbus

Job description

BMS & Smart Building Systems Project Manager

London Commercial Building Technologies

75,000 salary + 5,000 car allowance Healthcare Paid transport

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client delivers BMS, EMS, smart building systems, integration and structured cabling projects across commercial building environments.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Manage BMS, EMS and integrated building technology projects from design and procurement to installation, commissioning and handover. Lead multidisciplinary teams to achieve safe, on-programme and on-budget delivery in line with contract, quality and client requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project delivery: Manage programmes, resources, procurement, budgets, forecasts, variations, risks, reporting and stakeholder meetings.
• BMS & EMS: Coordinate HVAC controls, controllers, panels, devices, alarms, graphics, control strategies, utility metering, energy dashboards and analytics; oversee BACnet/Modbus integration.
• Smart systems: Coordinate IoT, lighting, occupancy and environmental sensors and connected platforms where in scope; manage interfaces, networking, data exchange and cybersecurity with IT teams.
• Cabling & design: Manage copper/fibre infrastructure, containment, racks, panels, routing, labelling, testing and certification; review drawings, schematics, schedules, submissions and design clashes.
• Commercial & site: Oversee subcontractors, suppliers, costs, valuations, procurement, financial reporting and final accounts; manage installation quality, H&S, inspections, snagging and corrective actions.
• Testing & handover: Lead functional, point-to-point, integration and witness tests; coordinate defects, as-builts, O&M manuals, certificates, reports, software backups and client training.
• Stakeholders: Liaise with clients, consultants, main/MEP contractors, engineers, IT teams and suppliers; manage changes, queries and escalations.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven BMS project management and building services integration experience, including EMS, smart building technology and structured cabling delivery.
• Knowledge of HVAC controls, metering, BACnet, Modbus, IP networks and copper/fibre-optic infrastructure.
• Experience working with BMS platforms including Distech, Siloft and Trillium or similar.
• Experience of planning, cost control, procurement, subcontractor management and commissioning; ability to interpret drawings, specifications, control schematics and network diagrams.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination and problem-solving skills; knowledge of relevant standards, quality procedures and health and safety.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• 75,000 salary plus 5,000 car allowance, healthcare and paid transport.