Project Engineer (BMS)

Hunter Savage; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is seeking a Project Engineer (BMS) for our Mallusk based client. You will oversee Building Management System projects across the UK and Ireland, from sales handover through design, panel build, installation and commissioning to final account.

The role requires hands-on technical delivery, strong commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple live projects while collaborating with M&E contractors, clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Engineer/PM or similar project delivery role.
• Experience with Building Management Systems and electrical engineering.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from sales handover to CAD design, panel build, install and commissioning.
• Oversee multiple live projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate with panel design, build and commissioning teams.
• Ensure on-time delivery within budget and minimize risks.
• Maintain relationships with M&E contractors, clients and end users.
• Monitor costs and invoicing; manage variations and VE.
• Support project handover and successful completion.
• Travel to sites across UK and Ireland.

Skills

BMS systems

CAD design

Panel build

Electrical install

Project delivery

Commercial awareness

Cost management

Multi-project management

Communication skills

Driving licence

Tools

Trend

Tridium

Siemens

Job description

Project Engineer (BMS)

Description

We are hiring for our client, an established and growing building controls specialist, to recruit an experienced Project Engineer (BMS).

Based at the company’s premises in Mallusk, the successful Project Engineer will support the delivery of Building Management System projects across the UK and Ireland. The position will involve overseeing projects from initial sales handover through design, panel build, installation, commissioning and final account agreement. Reporting to the Projects Director, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically capable Project Engineer to join a successful business experiencing continued growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Deliver varied BMS projects throughout the UK and Ireland
2. Join an established and growing building controls specialist
3. Competitive salary, company benefits and long-term career potential

The Role

As Project Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from sales handover through CAD design, panel build, electrical installation, commissioning and final account
• Overseeing several varied and live projects simultaneously
• Liaising with internal panel design, panel build and commissioning teams
• Ensuring projects are delivered successfully and within agreed timescales
• Maintaining strong relationships with M&E contractors, clients and end users
• Monitoring project costs, commercial risk and monthly invoicing
• Identifying variations and supporting value-engineering exercises
• Resolving technical and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle
• Supporting the successful completion and handover of projects
• Travelling to customer and project sites throughout the UK and Ireland

The Person

The successful Project Engineer should demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Project Manager or similar project delivery position
• Experience within Building Management Systems, building controls, electrical engineering or a related technical sector
• Strong knowledge of the BMS industry and its project delivery processes
• Experience working with M&E contractors and end users
• Technical experience with Trend, Tridium, Siemens or another recognised BMS platform
• The ability to discuss and resolve complex technical issues with customers
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project costs, variations and commercial risk
• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-management skills
• A calm and solutions-focused approach when working under pressure
• A full clean driving licence

The Reward

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• Varied projects across the UK and Ireland
• High level of responsibility and autonomy
• Long-term professional development and career progression
• Supportive and experienced internal project teams