Principal BEMS Engineer

VIGO Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing smart buildings specialist in the UK is seeking a Principal BEMS Engineer to enhance their northern team. This role focuses on delivering exceptional service to clients, leading field service operations, and ensuring energy efficiency through system enhancements. Ideal candidates will have over three years of BEMS engineering experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive customer service mindset. Attractive perks include a competitive salary, company car, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Industry-leading salary and performance bonus

Company car or car allowance

Private healthcare for you and your family

Annual bonus and reward scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Personal development plan with training

Quarterly recognition awards

Qualifications

• Proven BEMS engineering experience with Trend, Tridium, or EcoStruxure.
• Comfortable working independently in a field service environment.
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service and technical support across your assigned client base.
• Resolve issues and enhance system performance for various BMS systems.
• Own customer relationships and exceed contracted service levels.

Skills

BEMS engineering experience

Customer service mindset

BMS system integrations

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and professional approach

Tools

Trend

Tridium

EcoStruxure

Job description

Principal BEMS Engineer

Northern Region UK - Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Private Healthcare

VIGO is hiring on behalf of a growing smart buildings specialist looking to expand their northern team. If you’re an experienced BEMS Engineer with strong technical know-how and a passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences this could be your next move.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll take ownership of a local portfolio, deliver best-in-class service, and help clients optimise energy performance through intelligent building control.

Your Mission

As Principal BEMS Engineer, your core mission is to act as the trusted technical lead across a dedicated customer base. From fault resolution to system upgrades and proactive improvements, you’ll take charge of field service operations, identify opportunities, and play a pivotal role in long-term energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service and technical support across your assigned client base
• Resolve issues and enhance system performance for Trend, Tridium, EcoStruxure, and legacy systems
• Own customer relationships and exceed contracted service levels
• Provide high-quality service reports and recommendations for improvement
• Collaborate with account managers and admin teams to generate field‑based quotes
• Identify upgrade, enhancement, and energy‑saving opportunities across sites
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours callout rota and support your wider team
• Continuously improve your skills via manufacturer and BCIA training courses

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven BEMS engineering experience (3+ years), ideally with Trend, Tridium, or EcoStruxure
• Comfortable working independently in a field‑based service environment
• Strong customer service mindset with a proactive and professional approach
• Technically confident across BMS system integrations and fault‑finding
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flexible, self‑motivated, and eager to learn
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Industry‑leading salary and performance bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• Local patch (within 1.5 hours from home)
• Private healthcare for you and your family (includes online GP access)
• Annual bonus and reward scheme (discounts, cinema, Apple Watch etc.)
• Long service rewards with extra leave after 5 years
• Cycle to work scheme
• Personal development plan with full BCIA training provided
• Quarterly recognition awards
• Financial reward for successful referrals
• Excellent team environment and high staff retention

If you're looking to step into a senior‑level field role with autonomy, support, and great clientsthis is your chance. Apply now or contact the VIGO team to find out more.