Design Manager (Building Management Systems)

Balfour Beatty plc; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working up to 40% remote

Pension

25 days annual leave

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking a Building Management Systems (BMS) Manager to lead the delivery of BMS across multiple Regional Buildings projects. You will manage design development, coordination and technical assurance, ensuring integration with HVAC, lighting and energy management systems for optimal performance.

The role emphasizes collaboration with clients, consultants and project teams, plus overseeing commissioning, testing and handover.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant engineering institution desirable.
• Proven experience in BMS design and building automation systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Building Management Systems across multiple Regional Buildings projects.
• Manage BMS design development, coordination and technical assurance activities.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and project teams.
• Oversee BMS commissioning, testing and handover processes.
• Ensure integration with HVAC, lighting, energy management, security and life safety systems.
• Support digital building strategies, smart building initiatives and sustainability objectives.

Skills

BMS design

Controls engineering

Building automation

HVAC controls

Energy management

Smart buildings

BMS platforms

Technical drawings

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Building Services Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering qualification

Tools

BMS platforms

Job description

About the role

Buildings are no longer just physical spaces—they are intelligent, connected environments that drive sustainability, efficiency and user experience. At Balfour Beatty, we're delivering some of the UK's most complex and innovative projects, and we're looking for a Building Management Systems (BMS) Manager to help lead the way.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in transforming how buildings perform throughout their lifecycle. Working across our Regional Buildings portfolio, you'll drive the integration of smart technologies, optimise building performance, and ensure our clients benefit from data-driven, sustainable solutions that meet the demands of the future.

If you're passionate about digital buildings, energy efficiency and delivering technical excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on projects that matter.

What you'll be doing

As a (BMS) Design Manager you will:

• Lead the delivery of Building Management Systems across multiple Regional Buildings projects.
• Manage BMS design development, coordination and technical assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and project teams.
• Oversee BMS commissioning, testing and handover processes.
• Ensure integration with HVAC, lighting, energy management, security and life safety systems.
• Support digital building strategies, smart building initiatives and sustainability objectives.

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Proven experience in BMS design, controls engineering, or building automation systems.
• Previous experience managing complex BMS design projects within industrial, commercial, or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls, energy management systems, smart buildings, and integrated building technologies.
• Knowledge of industry-standard BMS platforms and control systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant engineering institution is desirable.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at:[e-mail]