Energy Controls Manager

RF Recruitment Consultancy LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university based in London is seeking an Energy Controls Manager to optimize energy use across its campus. The ideal candidate should have significant experience with Tridium BMS and a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering. This role offers ample opportunities for professional development and a generous employment package, including 41 days of holiday and excellent pension schemes.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension schemes

Health & wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience with Tridium BMS at a senior level.
• In-depth knowledge of HVAC and LTHW systems.
• Familiar with safety regulations and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily performance of the Tridium BMS.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade control system software.
• Support the Carbon Management Plan.

Skills

Tridium BMS expertise

Energy efficiency and sustainability

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background

Analytical troubleshooting

HVAC systems knowledge

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in mechanical/electrical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are currently recruiting an Energy Controls Manager (BMS Manager) to join the highly acclaimed estates division of a world leading University.

You will be part of one of the world s leading universities, renowned for its global impact and ranked among the top institutions internationally. This University offers an outstanding employment package, including:

• Generous holiday entitlement: 41 days per year (25 annual leave + 8 bank holidays + 8 school closure days).

• Excellent pension schemes: Employer contributions of 14.5 16.5%

• Health & wellbeing support: Subsidised gym membership, eyecare, dental benefits, and wellbeing initiatives.

• Professional development: Extensive training opportunities and clear career progression pathways

About the Role

Within this Energy Controls Manager role, you will be responsible for optimising energy use across campus mechanical and electrical services controlled by the Tridium Building Management System (BMS). You will be joining an excellent estates division and play a pivotal role in achieving the organisations ambitious sustainability and carbon reduction goals.

Working closely with the Hard Services division, you will identify, implement, and monitor energy and cost‑saving initiatives, ensuring systems perform to optimum capabilities while maintaining comfortable and safe conditions for building users. You will also provide specialist technical advice and support the wider estates team with your expertise in Tridium BMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily performance of the Tridium BMS, proactively addressing issues to maintain peak efficiency.

• Investigate, analyse, troubleshoot, and upgrade control system hardware/software to prevent faults.

• Balance energy savings with occupant comfort and environmental conditions.

• Support the Carbon Management Plan and ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System.

• Provide technical support to the wider maintenance team.

• Collaborate on BMS‑related projects.

About You

To be successful in this BMS Manager role, based in London, we are looking for an energy controls expert with significant experience with Tridium BMS. Ideally you will have started your career as a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer, before focusing your career within BMS controls and energy management.

Do you have:

• Minimum 2 – 4 years experience with Tridium BMS at a senior level.

• City & Guilds or NVQ in mechanical/electrical discipline.

• In‐depth knowledge of HVAC, LTHW systems, and legionella control.

• Strong understanding of relevant safety regulations and industry standards.

• Experience in implementing and managing BMS‑related projects.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Exceptional technical expertise in energy efficiency and sustainability.

If you are a BMS Energy Controls Manager and are looking to join a world leading institution, steeped in prestige please apply now! This is a unique opportunity to combine your technical expertise with a passion for sustainability, helping this organisation achieve its energy and carbon reduction targets while ensuring world‑class facilities for staff and students across their large London campus.

Apply today and make a difference at one of the world s most prestigious universities.