Senior BMS Engineer

Nnit A/S; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NNIT A/S in Athlone is seeking a Senior BMS Engineer to lead BMS projects within a regulated pharma environment. You will work at the intersection of facility automation, IT and compliant production, shaping specifications, configurations and documentation for critical facilities.

You will collaborate with customers, project managers, automation teams and vendors to ensure robust, well-documented, compliant solutions that meet quality standards and business needs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in pharma/Life Sciences regulated environments.
• Solid understanding of GMP/GxP, validation and change control.
• Experience collaborating with customers, vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to review requirements, assess risks and deliver documented technical solutions.
• Strong English communication and a structured, quality-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, configuration, testing and documentation of BMS solutions.
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and system designs.
• Prepare and review technical documentation, test plans and validation materials.
• Participate in commissioning, qualification and handover activities.
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and customer stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot complex BMS issues and support operational improvements.
• Ensure BMS solutions comply with GxP, quality standards and procedures.
• Collaborate with automation, IT, facility, quality and vendor teams across project phases.

Skills

BMS platforms

HVAC systems

GxP validation

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Project collaboration

Tools

Siemens

Schneider Electric

Honeywell

Job description

Senior BMS Engineer

Pharma and life sciences companies rely on controlled, compliant and well documented facilities to ensure safe production, product quality and patient safety. Building management systems are a critical part of this environment, supporting stable operation of laboratories, production areas, cleanrooms and critical utilities.

Athlone

Type of contract: Permanent
Location(s): Athlone
Language(s): English
Mobility: Limited Travel
Application Deadline: 27/11/2026

Senior BMS Engineer

Pharma and life sciences companies rely on controlled, compliant and well documented facilities to ensure safe production, product quality and patient safety. Building management systems are a critical part of this environment, supporting stable operation of laboratories, production areas, cleanrooms and critical utilities. At NNIT, we help pharma and life sciences customers strengthen the systems, processes and documentation that support quality, compliance and operational continuity. We are looking for a Senior BMS Engineer who can take a leading role in BMS projects and act as a trusted advisor to customers and colleagues. As a Senior BMS Engineer, you will work at the intersection of facility automation, IT and regulated production environments. You will be responsible for specification, configuration, testing, documentation and technical guidance across BMS solutions for critical facilities.

Your Role

You will join projects and customer assignments where BMS solutions are essential to compliant operations. You will contribute with technical insight, regulatory understanding and a structured approach to delivery. You will work closely with customers, project managers, automation specialists, facility teams, quality teams and vendors to ensure that solutions are robust, documented and aligned with business and regulatory requirements.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and support design, configuration, testing and documentation of BMS solutions
• Translate customer requirements into technical specifications and system designs
• Prepare and review technical documentation, test protocols and validation material
• Participate in commissioning, qualification and handover activities
• Provide technical guidance to colleagues and customer stakeholders
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and support operational improvements
• Ensure that BMS solutions comply with GxP, quality standards and customer procedures
• Collaborate with automation, IT, facility, quality and vendor teams across project phases

Your Qualifications

• Solid experience from a pharma, life sciences regulated environment is essential
• Strong understanding of GMP, GxP, validation and change control
• Experience working with customers, vendors and multidisciplinary project teams
• Ability to review requirements, assess risks and ensure documented technical delivery
• Strong communication skills in English
• A structured mindset with a strong focus on quality, compliance and delivery

Required Skills And Experience

• Hands on experience with BMS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell or similar
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, cleanroom environments, utilities and facility automation
• Experience with BMS configuration, testing, commissioning and qualification
• Understanding of SCADA systems, PLC systems or industrial automation
• Experience with alarm management, data logging, reporting and environmental monitoring
• Ability to take technical ownership and guide solutions from clarification to handover

Personal Qualities

• You take ownership and can drive technical tasks from clarification to delivery
• You communicate clearly with both technical and quality focused stakeholders
• You understand the importance of documentation in regulated environments
• You are proactive and able to identify risks, dependencies and improvement opportunities
• You enjoy sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues in complex assignments
• You balance technical detail with business and compliance requirements

Join NNIT

At NNIT, you will become part of a company with strong experience in delivering IT, automation and digital solutions to customers in highly regulated industries. We work closely with our customers and take pride in delivering solutions that support compliance, quality and business continuity. You will join skilled colleagues who value collaboration, professional development and knowledge sharing. We offer a role where you can use your senior expertise, influence technical direction and contribute to solutions that make a real difference for our customers in pharma and life sciences.

If you are motivated by solving complex engineering problems in regulated environments and by working closely with customers and colleagues, we would like to hear from you. We review applications on an ongoing basis.

About NNIT

NNIT is a publicly listed company that specializes in IT solutions to life sciences internationally, and to the public and enterprise sectors in Denmark. We focus on high complexity industries and thrive in environments where regulatory demands and complexity are high. We advise on and build sustainable digital solutions that work for the patients, citizens, employees, end users or customers. NNIT consists of group company NNIT A/S and subsidiaries SCALES, Excellis Health Solutions and SL Controls. Together, these companies employ more than 1,600 people in Europe, Asia, and USA. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively work to eliminate bias and ensure an inclusive workplace where everyone has the right to be seen and heard as they are. We invite interested candidates to apply, no matter their background. In the interest of fostering a fair and unbiased recruitment process, we kindly request candidates to refrain from including their pictures in their applications. Learn more about working at NNIT.