BMS, Smart Technology and Controls Supervisor

The Methodist Church in Britain; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Enhanced leave 41–46 days

Hybrid working

On-site nursery

Enhanced maternity scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Discounts via app

Job summary

Bath Spa University is seeking a Technical Lead in Estates & Services to own building management across the estate, diagnose and repair complex control systems, and design upgrade strategies. You will lead building controls, IoT integration, and supervise specialist contractors, coordinating projects from concept to completion while maintaining documentation.

The role spans teaching, enterprise and residential buildings across campuses, with occasional out-of-hours call-outs and a UK driving

Qualifications

• Experience with building control platforms (e.g., Trend BMS) or equivalent.
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams.
• Strong problem-solving in complex electrical and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and optimise the university's building management and associated control systems.
• Act as the university's technical expert for building controls, smart technology and IoT integration.
• Diagnose, repair and improve complex building control systems.
• Design, programme and implement control strategies and system upgrades.
• Analyse operational data to find performance and energy-saving improvements.
• Manage specialist contractors and suppliers delivering BMS and controls services.
• Lead control system and smart technology projects from concept to completion.
• Maintain accurate documentation, including control strategies, drawings and asset records.
• Support statutory compliance and manage operational risks linked to building controls.
• Work with Estates and IT teams to keep systems secure, reliable and resilient.
• Develop staff capability through training, mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate responses to system failures and critical incidents.

Skills

Building controls

Contractor supervision

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

HVAC knowledge

Energy management

Smart building tech

Safety & compliance

Job description

This technical lead post sits in Estates & Services at Bath Spa University, where the role owns building management and controls across the whole estate. The work centres on diagnosing and repairing complex control systems, designing control strategies and upgrades, and overseeing specialist contractors. It is hands-on and spans teaching, enterprise and residential buildings, with work across all campuses and occasional out-of-hours call-outs. A full UK driving licence is required.

What the job involves

• Lead and optimise the university's building management and associated control systems
• Act as the university's technical expert for building controls, smart technology and IoT integration
• Diagnose, repair and improve complex building control systems
• Design, programme and implement control strategies and system upgrades
• Analyse operational data to find performance and energy-saving improvements
• Manage specialist contractors and suppliers delivering BMS and controls services
• Lead control system and smart technology projects from concept to completion
• Maintain accurate documentation, including control strategies, drawings and asset records
• Support statutory compliance and manage operational risks linked to building controls
• Work with Estates and IT teams to keep systems secure, reliable and resilient
• Develop staff capability through training, mentoring and knowledge sharing
• Coordinate responses to system failures and critical incidents

What’s required

Experience

• Experience with Trend BMS or equivalent building control platforms
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams

Skills & knowledge

• Fault-finding and problem-solving in complex electrical and control systems
• Interpreting electrical, mechanical and controls schematics
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Analysing technical data and producing meaningful reports
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, energy management and smart building technologies
• Proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to safety and compliance

Checks & eligibility

• Full UK driving licence

Other

• Ability to work across all Bath Spa University campuses
• Participation in training and continuing professional development as required
• Occasional attendance outside normal working hours for critical system issues and planned projects

What’s offered

• Defined benefit pension through the Local Government or Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Enhanced paid leave of 41 to 46 days depending on role
• Hybrid working, flexible working environment and on-site nursery
• Enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme with on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and counselling
• Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Discounts and financial benefits through an app