Support Engineer - BMS

SSE; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

SSE Smart Buildings is seeking a Smart Buildings Support Engineer to join our BMS Support team. This field-based role covers Yorkshire and involves maintenance, upgrades and energy-performance improvements across sites.

You will respond to breakdowns, work on pre-planned tasks and provide clear onsite reports, while collaborating with customers and external providers. A full driving licence is essential for travel to multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Good technical experience in Siemens, Trend or Tridium BEMS/HVAC Building Controls.
• Experience with Siemens Apogee is advantageous; full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with customers and external service providers.
• Strong customer service mindset with professional approach and ability to coach and direct others.
• Agile working approach with flexibility to support an on-call rota.
• Requires a full driving licence and willingness to travel to different sites.

Responsibilities

• Carry out BMS pre planned maintenance, small upgrades and additional works.
• Respond to and resolve reactive breakdowns, during core hours and on-call standby.
• Identify system improvements to energy performance, upgrades and software enhancements.
• Provide detailed and concise reports based on onsite activities.

Skills

Siemens BMS

Trend BEMS

Tridium BEMS

HVAC controls

Communication

On-call readiness

Job description

Base Location:Field based covering Yorkshire.

Salary:Competitive Salary + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

As part of our growth plans, we are looking for a Smart Buildings Support Engineer to join our BMS Support team. We are looking for exceptional people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable for you, your family and the community you live in.

Want to make a difference? Be part of an amazing team? Carry out innovative PPM activities and energy reduction initiatives whilst at the same time expanding your skills and knowledge? Then this could be the opportunity for you!

Our Support business has a fantastic reputation in the industry and has some exciting plans to grow and develop the region further, which you can play a key part in.

You will

• Carry out BMS pre planned maintenance, small upgrades and additional works
• Respond to and resolve reactive breakdowns, both within core business hours and as part of the out of hours standby team.
• Identify system improvements such as upgrades, system enhancements and software improvements to ensure energy performance is being managed efficiently.
• Provide detailed and concise reports based upon your onsite activities.

You have

• Good technical experience in Siemens, Trend or Tridium BEMS/HVAC Building Controls. Experience with Siemens Apogee would be advantageous however full training will be provided.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain a collaborative working environment with all stakeholders, including customers and external service providers.
• Sound levels of customer service, with a professional approach and a dedication to meeting customer expectations, including delivering technical support, coaching and direction.
• An agile working approach, with flexibility to support an on‑call rota structure.
• A full driving licence, as you will be travelling to different sites.

About SSE Smart Buildings

SSE’s purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro‑electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

We are one of the largest BEMS suppliers in the UK – a top 3 Honeywell Trend Technology Partner, and the first Siemens Master Partner. We love being a market leader and topping out some outstanding projects to the very highest of standards - on time and within budget!

Working alongside our colleagues in SSE we provide some of the most critical building control and energy generation services required by a zero‑carbon world, enabling our customers to achieve their sustainability targets.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest‑free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on [e-mail] / 01738 340826 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.

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