Lead BMS Engineer

Evolve Talent Search Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent recruitment firm is seeking a skilled Lead BMS Engineer to manage the Building Management System at a flagship site in Canary Wharf. In this role, you will enhance building performance, act as the technical authority, and collaborate with various stakeholders to drive improvements. The ideal candidate has a solid background in electrical or controls engineering, along with strong client-facing skills. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experienced BMS Engineer with strong electrical or controls background.
• Proven ability to work independently in a corporate environment.
• Experience with Distech BMS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership and management of the site’s Distech BMS.
• Proactively enhance building performance using the BMS.
• Acting as the technical authority for BMS.
• Liaising with specialists and internal energy teams.
• Driving continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

BMS expertise

Electrical engineering

Controls background

Client-facing skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Lead BMS Engineer

Location: Flagship Canary Wharf Site

Salary : Up to £70,000 + Benefits

We are seeking a highly skilled BMS Engineer to join a flagship corporate site in Canary Wharf. This is a unique opportunity for a proactive specialist to take ownership of the building’s BMS (Distech) and play a critical role in driving efficiency, innovation, and performance improvement.

As the Lead BMS Engineer, you will work independently on‑site, liaising directly with the energy management team and stakeholders. You’ll need to be client‑facing, able to hold your own in meetings, and confident in delivering improvements across a high‑profile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership and management of the site’s Distech BMS.
• Proactively using the system to enhance building performance (e.g. linking CO₂ levels to plant activity).
• Acting as the technical authority for BMS, ensuring critical spares are in place and systems operate at peak efficiency.
• Liaising with specialist subcontractors and internal energy management teams.
• Driving continuous improvement, challenging and influencing stakeholders.
• Acting above the level of a standard maintenance role – combining technical expertise with a solutions‑driven mindset.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced BMS Engineer with strong electrical or controls background.
• Proven ability to work independently in a corporate envir...