BMS Special Projects Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Building Management System (BMS) specialist is seeking a BMS Special Project Manager to lead complex projects across London. This hybrid role involves managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring alignment with energy efficiency strategies. Join a dynamic team with a commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing BMS projects.
• Exceptional project management skills.
• Strong understanding of building services.

Responsibilities

• Manage full lifecycle of BMS special projects.
• Serve as primary contact for high-profile clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams to achieve project milestones.

Skills

Client-facing Skills

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Technical Interpretation

Energy Performance Principles

Education

Engineering or Technical Degree

Tools

Trend

Tridium

Siemens

PRINCE2

PMP

Job description

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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

• 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.
• Engineering or technical degree (Electrical, Mechanical, or Building Services).
• Knowledge of sustainability frameworks (BREEAM, NABERS, etc.).
• Familiarity with smart buildings, IoT integrations, and data analytics platforms.
• Project Management certification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).

Why Join My Client?

• Work with cutting-edge BMS technology and high-profile clients.
• Be part of a close-knit, expert team in a company with strong growth and stability.
• Enjoy a flexible, hybrid working model and a strong commitment to work-life balance.
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.