Senior BMS Engineer - Data Centre

Unify; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible working arrangements

Training & chartership support

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Travel benefits

Professional membership support

Social and wellbeing activities

Job summary

Unify, a leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom, seeks a Senior BMS Engineer to lead the design, consultancy, and delivery of building automation and power monitoring systems across complex data centre projects.

You will drive engineering design, R&D, and control strategies while coordinating with clients and stakeholders to ensure excellence across HVAC, electrical power, and automation from concept to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data centres or mission-critical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of BMS/BAS, EPMS, BCMS, and PLCs.
• Experience on Design & Build (D&B) and Design Bid Build (DBB) projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, R&D, and control strategy development.
• Review vendor proposals and technical solutions.
• Coordinate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support system design, documentation, and commissioning activities.

Skills

BMS/BAS

EPMS

BCMS

PLC systems

HVAC systems

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior BMS Engineer with strong experience in data centres and mission-critical environments to join their design team.

About the Role

As a Senior BMS Engineer, you will lead the design, consultancy, and delivery of building automation and power monitoring systems across complex data centre projects.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading multidisciplinary workgroups including clients and key stakeholders
• Delivering BMS/EPMS design and control strategies on major projects
• Ensuring technical excellence across HVAC, electrical power, and automation systems
• Supporting end-to-end project delivery from concept through construction and commissioning
• Managing multiple concurrent mission-critical projects

About You

You will have strong technical expertise and leadership experience within mission-critical environments, including:

• Extensive experience in data centres, industrial, high-tech, or mission-critical sectors
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Building Management Systems (BMS / BAS)
  • Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) & BCMS
  • PLC systems
  • HVAC and building control systems
• Experience working across both Design & Build (D&B) and Design Bid Build (DBB) projects
• Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engineering design, R&D, and control strategy development
• Review and evaluate vendor proposals and technical solutions
• Ensure project milestones are delivered on time
• Manage internal teams, subcontractors, and external consultants
• Provide technical leadership across large-scale data centre environments
• Support system design, documentation, and commissioning activities

What's in it for you?

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge data centre projects within a highly collaborative engineering environment, with strong emphasis on both technical development and career progression.

Benefits include:

• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working arrangements
• Strong training, mentoring, and chartership support
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Pension scheme and travel benefits
• Professional membership support
• Social and wellbeing activities