Building Management System (BMS) Operations Engineer - TG1370

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

S&LAS Pension Scheme

Hybrid working environment

Staff discount scheme

Free staff parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

The University of St Andrews, a renowned Scottish university, is seeking an experienced Building Management Systems (BMS) Operations Engineer to lead the day-to-day operation of the Siemens Desigo CC system across the estate.

You will analyse system data, perform fault finding, implement software modifications, and drive performance improvements to enhance energy efficiency, resilience and comfort throughout the campus.

Qualifications

• Extensive practical experience configuring, commissioning, modifying fault finding and optimising BMS, HVAC knowledge and building services understanding.
• Experience with Siemens Desigo CC or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Ability to analyse data and improve system performance across a large estate.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage Building Management Systems across the University estate.
• Identify faults and prioritise maintenance actions to resolution.
• Analyse trends and performance data to improve energy efficiency and resilience.

Skills

BMS engineering

HVAC systems

Fault finding

Commissioning

Control theory

Tools

Siemens Desigo CC

Job description

Building Management System (BMS) Operations Engineer - TG1370

Are you an experienced Building Management System engineer lookingfor a varied role where you can make a real impact across a diverse and complexestate?

We are seeking a Building Management Systems (BMS) Operations Engineerto join the Estates BMS Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a keyrole in the operation, optimisation and continual improvement of theUniversity's Siemens Desigo CC Building Management System.

Working as part of the BMS team, you will play a pivotal role to ensurethe University's BMS operates reliably, efficiently and effectively. The rolecombines fault finding, software modifications, system optimisation,performance monitoring and hands-on engineering activities, providing theopportunity to make a real impact on building performance, energy efficiencyand operational resilience across the estate.

The University of St Andrews has a diverse estate of almost 100connected buildings with over 40,000 monitoring points, from historic listedproperties that are hundreds of years old to state-of-the-art teaching,research and residential facilities. The BMS plays a vital role in maintainingcomfortable, safe and energy efficient environments throughout the estate.

The role is responsible for the day-to-day operational performance ofBuilding Management Systems across the University estate, ensuring faults,maintenance activities and operational issues are identified, prioritised andprogressed through to resolution. You will use system data, trends andoperational insight to improve performance, reduce reactive maintenance andsupport the University's sustainability and Net Zero ambitions.

We are looking for someone with extensive practical experienceconfiguring, commissioning, modifying, fault finding and optimising BuildingManagement Systems, together with a strong understanding of HVAC systems,control theory and building services engineering. Experience with Siemenssystems would be advantageous, although applicants with experience in other BMSplatforms who can quickly develop competence within the University's Siemensenvironment are encouraged to apply.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced BMS Engineerlooking to take ownership of operational performance across a large and variedestate, develop their technical expertise and contribute to the ongoingdevelopment of Building Management Systems at one of the UK's leadinguniversities.

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan,Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Building Management System (BMS) Operations Engineer - TG1370