Building Management Systems (BMS) Applications Specialist (Hybrid)

M. C. Dean; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in engineering solutions in Greater London is seeking a Building Management Systems Specialist to install and maintain systems critical to facility operations. Responsibilities include offering technical support, managing projects, and ensuring energy efficiency. Suitable candidates will have experience in Windows systems, networking, and possess relevant certifications. This role provides a collaborative environment, professional development opportunities, and the ability to work remotely part of the week.

Benefits

Professional training programs

Collaborative team environment

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in related field.
• Requires some system administrator experience in troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching.

Responsibilities

• Installing and maintaining Building Management Systems.
• Providing technical training to end users.
• Project management of field resources.

Skills

Windows Systems Administration

Networking Fundamentals

Building Management Systems

Technical Support

Project Management

Energy Efficiency Knowledge

Scripting Languages

Education

HS Diploma or Equivalent

BS Degree

Foundation Degree/HND/Associates Degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber-physical solutions for the nation’s most mission-critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward-thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

Essential Responsibilities and Activities Include but are Not Limited to:

• Installing, configuring and maintaining the client’s Building Management Systems, Building Automation Systems and Operational Technologies (OT).

• Provides support and technical training on hardware and software to end users.

• System support to the Control Engineers and Integrators in the field.

• Project management of Integrator/LSP resources in the field coordinating testing and commissioning of projects. System support to the Integrators/LSPs in the field.

• Troubleshooting the client’s building technologies (OT, IoT, BMS, BAS, Lighting, Power Monitoring, etc.).

• Understanding key concepts in Energy Efficiency and proposes ideas

• Some limited PC/MAC support Windows software and hardware for end users via phone, email and instant messaging will be required occasionally.

• Enforce/follow documented installation standards and New Builds processes such as DHCP reservations, MAC allow listing, Load Sheets and other New builds documentation as well as any other security hardening techniques.

• Comply with and contribute to a global team of other BMS Application Specialists for a common goal.

• Assists in basic network troubleshooting as it relates to BMS technologies.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Windows.

• Clear understanding of Network fundamentals such as Name Resolution, DHCP, TCP/IP, subnetting, IPv6, firewalls.

• Familiar with building systems, HVAC, Lighting, Power, etc.

• Hands-on troubleshooting building technologies hardware, network cabling, etc.

• Understands the standards and practices that go into an Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) or Equipment room.

• Building technologies hardware: Controllers; Sensors, etc.

• Building technologies protocols: BACnet, ModBus, FOXnet, etc.

• Familiar with scripting languages, batch files, PowerShell, etc. to perform basic functions within the scope of the Building Technology systems.

• Basic understanding of Virtual Machines and remote access concepts.

• Basic understanding of Databases and concepts around database queries.

• Basic understanding of integrations between systems, ability to demonstrate basic concepts.

Qualifications

Key Requirements:

• Education:

• HS Diploma or Equivalent and 6+ Years of progressive experience or

• BS degree and 0+ Years of progressive experience or

• Foundation Degree/HND/Associates degree plus 4+ years of experience

• Requires some system administrator experience in performing triage on system problems, resolving system problems, analyzing system data to prevent problems, implementing new workstations, and system extensions.

• Demonstrated understanding of Windows patching and vulnerability remediation.

• Basic knowledge of large-scale networking, VLANS and routing.

• Requires reliable attendance at customer site during work hours required by customer.

• Requires the ability to work flexible shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

• Requires minimum of IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+).

• Demonstrated background working with multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated time management and organization skills to meet deadlines and quality objectives.

• Able to use MS Excel, Word, Visio, and PowerPoint.

• Must have a general awareness of Building Management and Security applications in one or more of the following: Access Control, Video/CCTV, HVAC or Energy Efficiency.

Work Schedule:

• Required time in the office 3 days/week. 2 days WFH remote available.

• Subject to change given demands of the client.

• Some offset work hours to support teams outside of region.

• Some international travel requirements (<10%).

What we offer:

• A collaborative team inspired by the way engineering and innovation enhance customer outcomes, improve lives, and change the world for the better. We are driven by our core values of agility, expertise, and trust.

• An opportunity to lead and build a business with the support of an industry-leading firm that has been in business for 75 years.

• Investment in your skills and expertise through a combination of professional and technical training programs, including leadership training and tuition reimbursement.

• Open and transparent communication with senior leadership as well as local office management.

Abilities:

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.

• Sitting for extended periods of time.

• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.

• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.

• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Identify and understand the speech of another person.