BMS Special Projects Manager

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic BMS Special Project Manager to lead complex projects across London. This hybrid role requires a blend of technical expertise and client-facing skills, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to handover. The ideal candidate will bridge engineering and commercial teams, managing relationships with high-profile clients while overseeing project budgets and timelines. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative building performance solutions, contributing to sustainability and energy efficiency in the built environment. Join a forward-thinking company and make a significant impact in the BMS sector.

Benefits

Company car/car allowance

Medical insurance

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Bonus package

Further progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing BMS projects with a focus on high-value outcomes.
• Strong understanding of building services and energy performance principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of BMS special projects from scope definition to handover.
• Serve as primary contact for high-profile clients, ensuring clear communication.

Skills

BMS project management

Client-facing skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Technical documentation interpretation

Hybrid delivery management

Building services knowledge

Education

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

Trend BMS

Tridium BMS

Siemens BMS

Job description

BMS Special Projects Manager

Location:London (Hybrid Working - 2-3 days onsite/client side)
Salary:£70,000 - £80,000 + company car/car allowance, medical, life insurance, 25 days holiday, bonus package, further progression + more

My client is a leading independent Building Management System (BMS) specialist, delivering innovative building performance solutions across the UK. With a track record of working with major clients and delivering high-value, technically complex projects, they are driven by engineering excellence, customer focus, and sustainability.

Role Overview

They are seeking a dynamic and technically skilled BMS Special Project Manager to lead the delivery of niche, complex BMS projects for key end-user clients. This hybrid role will require a strong presence across London sites and remote coordination with internal teams and stakeholders. The successful candidate will act as a bridge between engineering, commercial, and client teams, ensuring project success from inception through to handover and aftercare.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of BMS special projects from scope definition through to commissioning and handover.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile end-user clients, maintaining excellent relationships and clear communication throughout.
• Oversee delivery of niche and bespoke system integrations and upgrades, ensuring alignment with energy efficiency and smart building strategies.
• Coordinate with internal design, commissioning, and support teams to ensure project milestones and quality benchmarks are achieved.
• Monitor project budgets, risks, and timelines, implementing mitigation strategies where required.
• Manage third-party contractors and suppliers, ensuring compliance with ABEC and client standards.
• Support the sales/pre-sales team in developing technical proposals and scoping documentation.
• Deliver technical presentations and project updates to client stakeholders and internal leadership.

Key Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience in managing BMS projects (Trend, Tridium, Siemens, or similar platforms).
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills, especially with end users.
• Exceptional project management skills, with a record of delivering technically complex and high-value projects.
• Ability to interpret design documentation, schematics, and technical specifications.
• Experience in managing hybrid delivery environments and coordinating multiple teams.
• Strong understanding of building services and energy performance principles.

Desirable:

• Engineering or technical degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services).
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, NABERS, etc.).