Digital Buildings System Engineer

Facility Performance Consulting Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Digital Buildings System Engineer to manage the integration of various building management systems into cloud platforms. The role requires collaboration with IT and facility management teams and knowledge of cybersecurity best practices. The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of experience in building automation, cloud integration, and holds a relevant degree. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and contribution to innovative facility management solutions.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic team environment

Commitment to work-life balance

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in building automation and cloud integration.
• Hands-on experience in systems integration in architecture or construction.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices for cloud integrations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and analyze existing building systems including BMS HVAC and IoT devices.
• Configure cloud infrastructure for data processing from various building systems.
• Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies.

Skills

Building automation expertise

Cloud integration knowledge

Strong communication skills

Cybersecurity best practices

Adaptability to changing technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Controls Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Niagara

LoRaWAN

Job description

Overview

The Digital Buildings System Engineer is responsible for managing the complete process of onboarding and integrating diverse building management systems (BMS) IoT devices and facility management solutions into a designated cloud platform. This role is platform-agnostic designed to work across various hardware and software ecosystems ensuring seamless data integration and compatibility. Leveraging expertise in building automation technologies and communication protocols the engineer connects disparate systems regardless of brand or manufacturer enabling secure and optimized data flow for real-time analytics remote monitoring and enhanced operational efficiency.

In this highly technical role you will collaborate with global teams in IT security networking and infrastructure to deliver IoT and cloud-based solutions for a global office portfolio. Youll demonstrate adaptability by learning and working across multiple cloud environments (AWS Azure Google Cloud) and diverse BMS and IoT systems. Success requires a fast learner with strong communication skills able to respond to shifting priorities and make informed decisions quickly even with limited information. This role supports digital transformation for smart buildings creating data-driven future-ready facility management solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Building System Integration: Assess and analyze existing building systems including BMS HVAC lighting energy and IoT devices.
• Map and document building systems architecture to ensure compatibility with cloud migration strategies.
• Cloud Onboarding & Configuration: Configure cloud infrastructure to receive and process data from various building systems.
• Develop and implement data flow protocols from on-premises building systems to cloud platforms ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Work with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS Azure Google Cloud) to set up required services storage and data processing pipelines.
• Data Management & Security: Ensure compliance with cybersecurity and data privacy policies in data transfer and cloud storage.
• Implement encryption authentication and access control measures to protect building and operational data.
• Data Analytics and Reporting: Analyze system data to generate insights on performance sustainability and operations.
• Prepare detailed reports on building operations for stakeholders.
• Preferred knowledge of Apps Scripts.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with IT facility management and operations teams to understand building system requirements and constraints.
• Provide technical support and training to on-site staff on cloud-based building management tools.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct pre- and post-onboarding testing to validate data integrity and system performance.
• Identify troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data transmission system compatibility and network connectivity.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain comprehensive documentation of onboarding processes system configurations and cloud settings.
• Generate regular reports on onboarding status system performance and key metrics.
• FPC Responsibilities: Represent FPC in a professional manner internally and externally and achieve a high level of customer satisfaction for all work performed.
• Be an effective Digital Building Services team member communicating with colleagues and working collectively to contribute to the development of Digital Buildings Services Group and the FPC business as a whole.
• Report to line manager acting in accordance with their requests and direction and those of FPC management.
• Manage own workload communicating and escalating any issues to line manager accordingly.
• Act in accordance with all FPC employment policies and procedures including FPC Employee Handbook Health & Safety and Time and Expenses Reporting.
• Carry out any other duties reasonably requested by FPC Management.

Experience

• 7 years of experience in the design and configuration of building automation systems cloud integration or IT infrastructure roles.
• Hands-on experience in systems integration and related industries such as architecture design or construction.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices for cloud integrations.
• Knowledge of edge computing and data preprocessing methods for IoT systems.

Qualifications

• Digital Building Systems Integration (design development and implementation).
• Building Controls Systems & Automation.
• Cybersecurity best practices.
• IP Networking (IPv4 IPv6 switching routing DHCP WiFi structured cabling etc.).
• System Audits & Site Surveys.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Controls Engineering or a related field.

Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory)

• Experience with BMS systems such as Niagara Distech Delta or LoRaWAN. Certifications in these are beneficial.
• Cloud platform expertise in AWS Azure or Google Cloud including relevant cloud services (e.g. data storage IoT hubs). Certifications in these platforms are a plus.

Additional Information

At FPC were not just a company were a thriving community where innovation flourishes ideas are celebrated and careers are shaped. When you join us you become part of a dynamic team that:

Shapes the Future: Work on groundbreaking projects that are redefining industries with sustainability cutting-edge technology and bold ambition.

Supports Your Growth: From leadership training to cross-functional collaboration we prioritize your professional development and empower you to explore new ideas take initiative and grow in your career.

Values Balance and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity foster collaboration and ensure every voice is heard while maintaining a strong commitment to work-life balance.

Creates Impact: Contribute to the delivery of iconic high-performance buildings and innovative solutions that have a lasting positive impact on the world.

Employment Details

Remote Work: No

Employment Type: Full-time

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