BMS Engineer | Italy

Kirby Group; Italia; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is delivering a major data centre project in Milan and seeks a Senior BMS Engineer who can own the technical side, turning functional specs into operable systems and leading Tier 2 submittals.

You will manage subcontractor teams daily, oversee programme, deliveries, quality and safety, and drive site testing, handover readiness and close-out documentation.

Qualifications

• Senior engineering level on BMS-heavy projects.
• Ability to coordinate multiple moving parts and disciplines.
• Experience in managing specialist subcontractors and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Own Tier 2 engineering and design submittals for the project.
• Ensure mechanical equipment submittals align with specs and turn specs into operable systems.
• Witness off-site testing and support change control.
• Attend whiteboard meetings and weekly progress reviews.
• Maintain safety and training at site; ensure quality control.

Skills

BMS

Project coordination

Team management

Health & safety

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

BMS Engineer – Data Centre Project, Milan

Location: Milan, Italy

If you’re the kind of engineer who takes pride in turning a functional spec into something that actually works, this might be worth your time.

We’re delivering a major data centre project in Milan. It’s complex, fast‑moving, and the sort of job where “good enough” isn’t good enough. That’s why we’re looking for a Senior BMS Engineer who knows how to run the technical side of a project without being micromanaged — because you won’t be.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll own the Tier 2 engineering and design submittals. Not just contributing — owning them. That typically covers:

• Tier 2 Submittals
• I/O data point lists
• Equipment schedules and schematics
• Device and wiring layouts (including panel design interlocks)
• Functional specifications
• Demonstration and acceptance documentation
• O&M documentation

You’ll ensure mechanical equipment submittals align with project specs, and you’ll take functional specs and turn them into operational systems. You’ll also witness off‑site testing, support change control, and make sure every design change is captured and auditable.

During the Build, You’ll Also:

• Manage your subcontractor team day‑to‑day
• Stay on top of programme, deliveries, engineering issues, quality and safety
• Attend whiteboard meetings and weekly progress reviews
• Ensure safety and training remain front and centre
• Participate in W1, W2 and W3 site walkdowns

When It’s Time to Wrap Up:

• Make sure testing and commissioning align with the Quality Plan
• Certify all live systems ahead of handover
• Demonstrate systems to the client and district surveyor
• Deliver O&M manuals and record drawings
• Support demobilisation and handover
• Produce a detailed project close‑out report

A Few Other Things You’ll Be Expected To Do:

• Keep an accurate site/daybook
• Attend weekly project meetings
• Continue developing your technical skills
• Suggest improvements — we actually listen
• Maintain strong working relationships with the full project team
• Protect information and follow the company ISMS
• And, occasionally, deal with things that fall under “other duties as reasonably required”

Who This Role Suits

If you like clarity, autonomy, and doing things properly, you’ll fit in. If you prefer endless committees, “circling back”, and theoretical engineering, you probably won’t.

You’ll already be operating at a senior engineering level on BMS‑heavy projects, ideally in data centres, high‑tech buildings or similarly complex environments. You’ll be technically strong, able to coordinate multiple moving parts, and confident managing specialist subcontractors.

Special consideration will be given to candidates belonging to protected categories under L. 68/99

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.