Building Performance (BEMS) Engineer

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is recruiting a Building Energy and Management Systems Engineer in London on a permanent basis. The role focuses on the operation and optimisation of Building Management and energy-related systems across the Bank of America's London estate.

You will monitor BEMS performance, investigate alarms, and drive energy efficiency initiatives while producing reliability reports and supporting environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Formal training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chiller or BMS control systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, operate and optimise BEMS systems to meet parameters.
• Identify and resolve BMS alarms and escalate as needed.
• Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency.
• Produce monthly reliability reports and trend analysis.
• Lead energy-reduction initiatives and plant optimisation strategies.
• Maintain compliance with KPIs and SLAs.
• Carry out routine inspections and preventive maintenance of building services.

Skills

BMS expertise

Energy management

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Power BI

Excel

Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

BMS software

IT networks

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Building Energy and Management Systems Engineer to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join a global account team.

The Building Energy Management Systems Engineer will ensure the optimal and reliable performance of Building Management Systems (BMS), energy-related systems, and critical building services across Bank of America's London estate. The role combines technical monitoring, fault resolution, reliability reporting, energy performance optimisation, and support for environmental compliance-helping CBRE deliver a safe, efficient, resilient and sustainable workplace experience.

What you'll do:

• Monitor, operate and optimise BEMS systems, ensuring environmental conditions always meet CBRE & Client-specified parameters.
• Identify, investigate and resolve BMS alarms or elevate through the correct channels where needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve operating efficiency.
• Produce monthly equipment reliability reports and trend analysis.
• Predictive failure analysis of critical equipment.
• Analyse graphical data, trends, and alarms to diagnose plant faults and system inefficiencies.
• Track energy usage and environmental conditions (temperature, CO₂, humidity, etc.) using BMS and supporting digital platforms.
• Lead and identify energy-reduction initiatives by recommending and implementing plant optimisation strategies.
• Reporting of data centre energy efficiency and critical system reliability.
• Work closely with CBRE and client sustainability teams to improve building energy performance and support NetZero initiative.
• Physically conduct routine inspections, calibration of field devices, preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on BMS-connected building services and plant.
• Physically assist mechanical and electrical teams to diagnose faults on HVAC, electrical and building services systems.
• Providing and participating in audit and compliance reports.
• Ensure all reactive and planned maintenance tasks are recorded accurately within the CBRE system.
• Produce weekly and ad-hoc reports detailing anomalies, environmental events, energy trends, and system performance.
• Weekly and monthly meter readings/reports and monitoring & analysis of energy use.
• Maintain compliance with contractual KPIs, SLAs, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Develop strong working relationships with client representatives, CBRE colleagues, subcontractors and data analysts.
• Carry out hands-on repairs/replacements to building services equipment, including Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes and Fan Coil Units (FCUs), which will involve accessing ceiling voids, climbing ladders, working at height and handling tools and equipment. Physically capable of lifting 25kgs.
• Arrange and oversee all BEMS-related Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and reactive callouts, ensuring tasks are scheduled, delivered, and recorded in line with CBRE and client standards. This includes working closely with specialist BEMS contractors, coordinating access, supporting their investigations, and ensuring all remedial actions are completed to a high technical standard.

What you'll need:

• Formal training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chiller or BMS control systems.
• CNET or similar accreditation such as CDCTP CDCMP CDCSP
• Experience of senior engineer access levels to building automation systems examples such as Trend, Distech, Siemens, Sauter, Honeywell, Carel.
• Experience of lighting control systems
• Experience & knowledge of network IT infrastructure/networks
• Experience in data centre or critical workplace environments.
• Understanding of energy-management principles and low-carbon building operation.
• Deep knowledge of Building Management Systems, including operation, monitoring, diagnostics, and alarm interpretation.
• Experience maintaining mechanical and electrical building services equipment
• Ability to analyse system performance data and implement technical improvements.
• Highly competent IT skills and familiarity with digital building platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with technical teams and client stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and committed to maintaining high service standards.
• Attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement and energy efficiency.
• Excel, Mircosoft office, Corrigo & Power BI

About CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:

As one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building. Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.

CBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices). CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lip