Graduate BMS Pre-Sales Engineer

JLT Johnson Controls BE UK Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee referral scheme

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on Johnson Controls products

Structured graduate training and devt

Ongoing learning and career prog

Supportive, collaborative and safety‑m

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Graduate BMS Pre-Sales Engineer to join our Building Management Systems team. You will assist with designing and documenting technical solutions and gain hands-on experience in estimating and customer engagement.

This remote or hybrid role includes structured graduate training, 20% travel, and opportunities to work with seasoned engineers and sales teams across sectors. You will develop knowledge of UK building regulations, energy efficiency, and BMS technologies

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems or related field (or expected soon).
• Interest in Building Management Systems, smart buildings and energy-efficient technologies.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Willingness to travel and hold a UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing BMS solutions to meet customer requirements and project specs.
• Support senior engineers with technical proposals, system architectures and documentation.
• Learn to interpret customer drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Assist in producing cost estimates and project quotations.
• Liaise with suppliers for pricing and technical information.
• Support compliance documentation and technical submissions.
• Collaborate with sales to develop competitive customer solutions.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations and internal reviews.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Building Services Eng or related degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Graduate BMS Pre-Sales Engineer

As a Graduate BMS Pre-Sales Engineer, you will join our Building Management Systems (BMS) team, supporting the design and development of technical solutions for customers across a variety of sectors. Working alongside experienced engineers and sales professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in solution design, estimating, technical documentation and customer engagement while developing a strong understanding of BMS technologies and applications.

This is a remote or hybrid-based position with approximately 20% travel expected.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Structured graduate training and development programme
• Ongoing learning and career progression opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative and safety-driven culture

How You Will Do It

• Assist with the development of BMS solutions to meet customer requirements and project specifications.
• Support senior engineers in preparing technical proposals, system architectures and solution documentation.
• Learn to interpret customer specifications, drawings and scopes of work.
• Assist in producing cost estimates and project quotations.
• Liaise with suppliers and subcontractors to obtain pricing and technical information.
• Support the preparation of compliance documentation and technical submissions.
• Work with sales teams to develop competitive and innovative customer solutions.
• Participate in customer meetings, presentations and internal project reviews.
• Develop knowledge of UK building regulations, energy efficiency standards and BMS best practices.
• Build expertise in BMS technologies, controls strategies and system integration.

What We Are Looking For

• Required Degree in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering or a related discipline, or expected to graduate soon.
• Strong interest in Building Management Systems, smart buildings and energy-efficient technologies.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Full UK driving licence or willingness to travel when required.
• Beneficial Placement year, internship or project experience within building services, controls or automation.
• Knowledge of HVAC systems and building services engineering principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Visio or similar technical drawing software.
• Understanding of control systems, networking or smart building technologies.

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