BMS, Smart Technology and Controls Supervisor

Bath Spa University; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

On-site nursery

Employee assistance

Transport schemes

Job summary

Bath Spa University invites applications for a hands-on technical lead role overseeing Building Management Systems, smart technology and building controls across its Bath estates. You will drive system performance, energy efficiency, compliance and innovation while supporting teaching, enterprise and residential environments.

The role focuses on leading BMS and control projects, diagnosing issues, implementing upgrades, and managing contractors with a strong emphasis on safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience with Trend BMS or equivalent building control platforms.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills within complex electrical and control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and controls schematics.
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse technical data and produce meaningful reports.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, energy management and smart building technologies.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fault finding

Schematics reading

Stakeholder mgmt

Data analysis

Contractor supervision

Tools

Trend BMS

Job description

Compensation: Grade 7 - starting from £39,560 rising to £44,352 per annum

Application Deadline: 1 November 2026

Department: Estates & Services

Location: Bath, Somerset - Newton Park

Compensation: Grade 7 - starting from £39,560 rising to £44,352 per annum

Description

Join Bath Spa University as our technical lead for Building Management Systems, smart technology and building controls across a diverse estate. This is a hands on role where you’ll drive system performance, energy efficiency, compliance and innovation while supporting teaching, enterprise and residential environments.

About the Role

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

About You

• Experience with Trend BMS or equivalent building control platforms.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills within complex electrical and control systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical, mechanical and controls schematics.
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to analyse technical data and produce meaningful reports.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems, energy management and smart building technologies.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach with strong attention to safety and compliance.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 7 - starting from £39,560 rising to £44,352 per annum

The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances. Please see Special Conditions for this role below:

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Ability to work across all Bath Spa University campuses.
• Participation in training and continuing professional development as required.
• Occasional attendance outside normal working hours may be required to support critical system issues and planned project activities

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/