Engineering Controls Manager

Michael Page Property and Construction; Welwyn Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Family-friendly benefits

Job summary

Michael Page Property and Construction is seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Manager to own the BMS strategy across a large estate, including retail and distribution environments. You will collaborate with Property, Operations, IT and Engineering teams to deliver long-term improvements for performance, energy efficiency and business objectives.

The role requires delivering technical standards, managing suppliers, and leading future-ready control platforms with a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Engineering Controls or related technical discipline.
• Delivery of technical projects from concept to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of controls platforms and automation.
• Experience managing external suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance engineering controls and BMS platforms across the estate.
• Create and maintain industry-leading technical standards aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, property, and IT stakeholders to deliver solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and cost-effective improvements.
• Lead the development of short-, medium-, and long-term controls strategies.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Produce technical specifications and support project delivery.
• Develop business cases for new technologies and trials.
• Support energy reduction programmes and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and adopt emerging technologies.

Skills

Engineering controls

BMS

Project delivery

Stakeholder management

Automation systems

Supplier management

Tools

BMS platforms

Job description

This is a highly influential role where you will drive innovation, develop technical standards, and ensure engineering control platforms remain safe, efficient, scalable, and future-ready. Working closely with Property, Operations, IT, and Engineering teams, you will play a pivotal role in delivering long-term improvements that support operational performance, energy efficiency, and business objectives.

Client Details

Our client are seeking an experienced Engineering Controls Manager to take ownership of the controls and Building Management Systems (BMS) strategy across a large and diverse estate, including retail and distribution environments.

Description

• Develop and enhance engineering controls and BMS platforms across the estate.
• Create and maintain industry-leading technical standards aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with technical, operational, property, and IT stakeholders to deliver consistent engineering solutions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, simplification, and cost-effective improvements.
• Lead the development of short, medium, and long-term controls strategies.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, industry experts, and internal stakeholders.
• Produce technical specifications and support the design and delivery of engineering projects.
• Develop business cases for new technologies, trials, and improvement initiatives.
• Support energy reduction programmes and operational efficiency projects.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Drive continuous improvement and introduce emerging technologies that deliver value to the business.

Profile

A successful Engineering Controls Manager should have:

• Proven experience within Engineering Controls, Building Management Systems (BMS), or a related technical discipline.
• Experience delivering technical projects from concept through to implementation.
• Strong knowledge of controls platforms, automation systems, and associated technologies.
• Experience writing technical specifications and managing external suppliers and contractors.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for continuous improvement.
• The ability to balance operational requirements with long-term strategic objectives.
• A strong understanding of industry standards, compliance requirements, and emerging technologies.

Job Offer

• Join a nationally recognised organisation with a substantial property portfolio.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of engineering controls and smart building technology.
• Influence business-wide standards and technical strategy.
• Hybrid working environment with excellent flexibility.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, private healthcare, and enhanced family-friendly benefits.
• Genuine opportunity to drive innovation, sustainability, and energy efficiency at scale.

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