Project manager/ engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm in Manchester is looking for a driven BMS Project Manager to manage complex building management system projects. The successful candidate will lead projects from design to handover, ensuring compliance and delivering value to customers. Benefits include a company car, pension scheme, and health support options. A strong technical background in building automation is essential.

Benefits

Company car/allowance

Pension scheme

Holiday buy & sell programme

Health & wellbeing support

Gym Flex & lifestyle discounts

Global learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of BMS and control systems.
• Understanding of HVAC systems and energy management.
• Proficiency in project planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of BMS projects from design to handover.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Act as the key customer contact during projects.

Skills

Building automation

Control systems

Communication skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Tools

Schneider products

Job description

Overview

Job Description

We're seeking a driven BMS Project Manager to join our team in the North West, leading the delivery of complex building management system projects from design to handover. This is an exciting opportunity to combine technical expertise with leadership, customer engagement, and commercial awareness.

What you'll do

• Prioritise health & safety, ensuring compliance and best practice across all projects
• Design & deliver multiple BMS projects, managing budgets, procurement, forecasting, and variations
• Oversee engineering design, I/O schedules, ops descriptions, control panel approvals, plant schematics, and O&M documentation
• Coordinate and schedule commissioning engineers
• Coach, mentor, and support team members to achieve project success
• Act as the key customer contact, attending site meetings and ensuring customer-first focus
• Identify and mitigate risks, problem-solve, and ensure milestones are achieved

What you'll need

• Strong technical knowledge of building automation, BMS, and control systems
• Understanding of HVAC systems and energy management
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial acumen with the ability to identify efficiencies and deliver value
• Knowledge of Schneider products / EcoStruxure, but not essential

Why join us?

Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, you'll access a wide range of benefits, including:

• Company car/allowance
• Pension scheme & employee share ownership programme
• Holiday buy & sell programme
• Health & wellbeing support options
• Gym Flex & lifestyle discounts
• Global learning & development + mentoring opportunities

Interview process: 2 stages (phone + office)

Start date: ASAP