Controls & Integration Engineer

Sage Global Services Limited; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm specializing in building automation is seeking a Controls and Integration Engineer to design and optimize BMS solutions. You will interrogate, install, and maintain sophisticated control systems and be the primary client liaison. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, programming, and ensuring technical requirements are met. This role requires occasional travel across the UK, a bachelor's in engineering is preferred, and offers a salary of £35,000 - £55,000 with additional perks like a company car or allowance.

Benefits

Company Car or Car Allowance

3% Pension after 3 months

25 days of holidays per annum

Qualifications

• Experience working with Building Management Systems like Tridium, Trend, and Honeywell.
• Mature understanding of HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and maintain engineered solutions.
• Oversee the commissioning of BMS equipment.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure project alignment.
• Produce daily engineers' reports.

Skills

Experience with BMS Controls systems

On-site commissioning experience

Understanding of control strategy writing

Electrical installation knowledge

Flexibility and adaptability

Motivated in building automation

Design and programming of BMS systems

Troubleshooting faults

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Tridium Niagara 4

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

Tyrrell Building Technologies Group is a rapidly expanding organisation with a focus on smart buildings. We're not just another run of the mill BMS Controls Company. We are innovative and are pushing the boundaries of technology. We very rarely install a device or system and walk away, our approach is customer-centric and we are often found designing and fitting bespoke and quirky solutions that cater to the need of each individual client. Our work goes beyond standard BMS installations across the UK as well as across the world - we integrate our IoT technologies, our advanced analytics platform and other solutions we've developed in-house.

As a Controls and Integration Engineer with us, you'll be part of redefining the industry with the opportunity to work on diverse projects that require creative problem-solving and technical expertise. We are passionate about innovation and eager to make a tangible impact, and we want our team to feel the same.

The role of Controls and Integration Engineer is a key part of the Tyrrell Systems team. You will be involved in the design, installation, maintenance and optimisation of remote and on-site engineered solutions, as well as the IoT solutions we are delivering for a broad range of customers. Projects can include optimisation of existing BMS control strategies or partial or full upgrade of obsolete BMS controls.

You will be the primary point of contact for many of our clients, and you will need to ensure their needs are met with precision and care. You will need to embody professionalism, reliability and a commitment to excellence.

To be successful in this role you will need to be:

• Experience working with BMS Controls systems such as Tridium Niagara 4, AX, Schneider, Trend, Honeywell etc.
• Experience in on-site commissioning systems such as AHUs, boiler control or chiller plant (etc) components in a variety of working buildings including building sites.
• Good understanding of writing control strategy.
• A good understanding of electrical installation.
• Flexible and adaptable, somebody that is willing to travel and spend time away from home.
• Motivated individual in the building automation industry.
• Design, configure and program BMS systems.
• Oversee the installation, commissioning and integration of BMS equipment and devices.
• Create and review technical drawings, specifications, and control strategies.
• Perform regular inspections and preventative maintenance on BMS hardware and software.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot faults within the BMS, ensuring minimal downtime.
• Repair and replace defective system components when necessary.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and stakeholders to ensure project alignment with requirements.
• Provide training and handover documentation to end-users.
• Working closely with the internal project management team to ensure BMS initiatives are delivered to the agreed design specifications within timeframe and budget.
• Produce detailed daily engineers' reports.
• A clear understanding of Health & Safety for a range of site types, making sure you take personal responsibility for yourself and those around you.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in building automation technology.

This list is not exhaustive, and the position holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate within the position as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field. (not essential - higher qualification in engineering)
• Proven experience working with Building Management Systems (e.g. Tridium, Trend, Honeywell, etc).
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC, electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong understanding of control strategies and automation protocols (e.g. BACnet, Modbus).
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with energy management principles and sustainability practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

You will be required to regularly travel across the UK, with occasional travel in Europe. A full UK driving license will be required.

You will also be required to be part of the on-call rota to deal with remote out-of-hours issues.

We do predominantly work on Tridium Niagara 4, however it is not essential that you have worked on this system before as we are an in-house system trainer.

Location: HQ office in Leigh Lancashire, UK Travel Required

Reporting to: Engineering Manager

Core Working Hours: 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday (Excluding public holidays) On-call rota, 1 in 4 weeks.

Salary: £35,000 - £55,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience) + Company Car or Car Allowance

Pension: 3% pension after 3 months of employment.

Holidays: 25 days per year 1st January to 31st December