Project manager/ engineer

Vantage Consulting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable consulting firm in Manchester is seeking a driven BMS Project Manager to lead complex building management system projects from design to handover. The role demands strong technical knowledge, project management skills, and excellent communication. Offering competitive salary and extensive benefits including a company car and health support options.

Benefits

Company car/allowance

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing support

Gym Flex & lifestyle discounts

Global learning & development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of building automation and control systems.
• Experience with HVAC and energy management.
• Proficiency in project planning and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of BMS projects from design to handover.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all projects.
• Manage budgets and oversee engineering design.

Skills

Building automation

HVAC systems

Project planning

Communication skills

Commercial acumen

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 preferred, 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

Job Info

• Job Title:
• Company: Vantage Consulting Ltd
• Location:
• Posted: Sep 25th 2025
• Closes: Oct 26th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time