BMS Project Engineer

Albireo Energy

Northampton

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Salary Sacrifice Pension

Medicare Health Cash Plan

Private Health Insurance

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

A growing engineering company is seeking a Senior Service & Small Works BMS Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of technically interesting systems and build trusted client relationships across the Midlands region. Candidates should have experience with BMS platforms and a strong understanding of HVAC systems. Key responsibilities include maintaining systems, responding to complex issues, and managing small works projects. Join a fast-growing organization where your contribution is valued.

Qualifications

Strong experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) platforms.
Excellent understanding of HVAC plant and building services.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics and control documentation.

Responsibilities

Deliver planned preventative maintenance to ensure system reliability.
Respond to complex callouts with advanced diagnostic skills.
Commission new installations, ensuring seamless integration.

Skills

Experience with BMS platforms

Understanding of HVAC systems

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills with stakeholders

Tools

Trend Control Systems

Tridium / Niagara Framework

Job description

We are seeking a highly capable Senior Service & Small Works BMS Engineer to play a key role in the continued growth of our business. This is not a routine maintenance role — it is an opportunity to take ownership of technically interesting systems, build trusted client relationships, working on projects and directly influence the delivery of service and project work across a growing regional portfolio.

The role combines advanced service engineering with responsibility for identifying, pricing, and delivering improvement works. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, acting as the technical face of the business on site while being fully supported by an experienced operations team.

In addition to maintaining and optimising existing systems, you will own small works opportunities from concept through to completion — developing recommendations, preparing quotations, and delivering solutions that improve system performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. This ownership provides valuable exposure to commercial, sales, and project management disciplines and offers a clear pathway into larger project delivery roles.

This position covers the Cambridge region with travel across Northampton, Birmingham and the wider Midlands as required. Participation in a 24/7 on‑call rota is necessary to support critical environments.

We are a growing organisation with ambitious plans, and this role is ideal for an engineer who wants to progress, broaden their skills and be recognised for their contribution rather than remain in a purely reactive service position.

The role reports to the Regional Operations Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high‑quality planned preventative maintenance that ensures systems operate reliably and efficiently while identifying opportunities for improvement
Respond to complex reactive callouts, applying advanced diagnostic skills to resolve issues quickly and effectively
Carry out deep fault finding across controllers, field devices, networks and software layers
Implement software modifications, upgrades and optimisation strategies to enhance performance and energy efficiency
Commission new installations and system upgrades, ensuring seamless integration with existing infrastructure
Proactively identify system weaknesses, inefficiencies or risks and develop practical, value‑driven recommendations
Prepare and present quotations for remedial works and upgrades, taking full ownership from proposal through to successful delivery
Plan and deliver small works projects end‑to‑end, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, documentation and client communication
Undertake panel modifications, component upgrades and control system improvements as required
Implement integrations using open protocols such as Modbus and BACnet
Act as a trusted technical advisor to clients, building long‑term relationships through professionalism and expertise
Work independently across multiple sites while maintaining strong communication with the regional team
Participate in the out‑of‑hours support rota for critical system coverage
Maintain clear and accurate service documentation

Technical Requirements

Strong proven experience working with BMS platforms, specifically:
Trend Control Systems
Tridium / Niagara Framework
Experience with Distech or other major BMS platforms is advantageous but not essential. Training will be provided where appropriate
Excellent understanding of HVAC plant, building services systems and control strategies
Demonstrable experience in commissioning, diagnostics and system integration
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, panel drawings and control documentation

Performance Expectations

Deliver technically robust solutions that minimise downtime and maximise system performance
Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and trust
Independently manage workload and priorities across service and project activities
Identify and convert improvement opportunities into successfully delivered works
Operate safely, professionally and in line with company standards at all times
Contribute to the growth of the regional business through technical excellence and proactive engagement

Personal Attributes

Self‑driven, reliable and comfortable working independently
Commercially aware and confident discussing technical solutions with clients
Solution‑focused with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability
Professional, approachable and able to build credibility with stakeholders at all levels
Motivated by continuous improvement and personal development
Excited by the opportunity to contribute to a growing business where individual impact is visible and valued

Location & Benefits

Primary coverage area: Cambridge and surrounding region, with travel across Northampton, Birmingham and the Midlands as required. An ideal home location would be the triangle between Cambridge, Northampton and Luton.

Participation in a 24/7 on‑call rota.

Company car or car allowance provided.

Ownership of small works provides exposure to sales, commercial management and project delivery, creating a clear pathway toward larger project responsibilities.

Opportunity to develop your career within a fast‑growing organisation where progression is driven by capability and ambition.

Benefits