Senior BMS Commissioning Lead for Smart Buildings

YDU JC Air Cond & Ref Inc.- Dubai; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in London is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning and delivery of Building Management System (BMS) projects. You will work with project teams, customers and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor commissioning engineers and drive testing, documentation, and handover packs, while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 / HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Controls Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years BMS commissioning experience delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and controls (AHUs, FCUs, chillers, boilers, plant rooms, terminals).
• Advanced experience developing, modifying, and commissioning BMS software and control systems.
• Understanding of BMS architectures and BACnet/Modbus protocols.
• Experience leading commissioning on large-scale construction or refurbishment projects.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system integration and performance issues.
• ECS/CSCS certification; strong health & safety awareness on site.
• Experience with motor control, VSDs, energy management and optimisation strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management; mentoring others is a plus.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead commissioning activities from design review through to project handover.
• Review specs, drawings, and control philosophies; identify issues and propose solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and juniors.
• Support solution design, scope development, proposals, and costing.
• Develop, modify, and commission BMS software per project requirements.
• Coordinate activities with project managers, contractors, consultants, and end users.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and policy adherence.
• Lead FAT, SAT and client witness testing.
• Validate performance, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution.
• Produce and review commissioning docs, test records, reports, and handover packs.
• Configure and commission controllers, field devices, graphics, and energy management solutions.
• Identify risks/opportunities and support delivery through lifecycle.
• Act as technical representative in meetings, execution, and handover.

Skills

BMS commissioning

HVAC controls

BACnet

Modbus

Project leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC/HND in Electrical/Controls

Tools

BMS software

Job description

Johnson Controls in London is seeking a Senior Commissioning Engineer to lead the commissioning and delivery of Building Management System (BMS) projects. You will work with project teams, customers and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, high-quality outcomes.

You will mentor commissioning engineers and drive testing, documentation, and handover packs, while ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.