BUILDING AUTOMATION ENGINEER

10 Select; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Gym membership contribution

Bike purchase scheme

Travel allowance

Holiday allowance 8.33%

Learning & development

Job summary

Shell is seeking a Building Automation Engineer to manage, maintain, and optimize Building Management Systems (BMS/GBS) across the Shell portfolio in The Hague. You will work with CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services team to deliver innovative and future-ready solutions.

Ideal candidates have a background in Building Automation, BMS/GBS or related fields, with knowledge of platforms like Siemens, Priva, and KNX. Fluency in English is required; Dutch is a plus.

Qualifications

• MBO 4 or HBO level education or equivalent professional experience.
• Background in Building Automation, BMS/GBS, HVAC controls or related field.
• Experience with BMS/GBS and smart building technologies.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Siemens, Priva, Honeywell, JCI, KNX, BACnet or Modbus.
• Proactive and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with stakeholders.
• Fluency in English; Dutch is a plus.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Independent working

Stakeholder management

English fluency

Education

MBO 4 / HBO education

Tools

Siemens

Priva

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

KNX

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

About the role

Are you passionate about smart buildings, automation and control technology? Maybe you do enjoy solving complex technical challenges and improving the performance of critical building systems?

As a Building Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in managing, maintaining and optimizing Building Management Systems (BMS) across the Shell portfolio in The Hague. Working with advanced automation and control technologies, you will help ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently and sustainably while supporting Shell's operational and environmental goals. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in Building Automation, Building Management Systems (BMS/GBS) or Measurement & Control Technology (Meet- en Regeltechniek).

You will join CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services team and work alongside technical specialists, contractors and client stakeholders to deliver innovative and future-ready solutions.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 37 days of annual leave (25 vacation days plus 12 ADV days), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional vacation days.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Contribution towards your gym or sports membership.
• Bicycle purchase scheme.
• Travel Allowance.
• 8.33% holiday allowance, with the option to have it paid out monthly.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through the GWS Academy and external training providers.
• Internal career progression opportunities and strong long-term career prospects.

What we're looking for

• MBO 4 or HBO work and thinking level, gained through education and/or relevant professional experience.
• A technical background in Building Automation, Measurement & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/GBS), HVAC controls, industrial automation or smart building technologies.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Siemens, Priva, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, KNX, BACnet or Modbus is highly desirable.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a strong advantage.

About

About Shell

Shell is one of the world's leading energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries and employing thousands of professionals across engineering, technology, and operations. As the energy sector evolves, Shell is investing heavily in innovation, digitalization, and lower-carbon energy solutions, creating an environment where technical excellence and continuous improvement play a critical role. For engineers, this means the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale assets and infrastructure while contributing to the future of energy.

About CBRE

CBRE is the global leader in commercial real estate and integrated facilities management, supporting some of the world's most recognized organizations. Through its Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) division, CBRE delivers engineering, maintenance, and workplace services that help clients operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. Working at CBRE means joining a people-focused organization that invests in professional development, technical expertise, and long-term career growth.

Together, CBRE and Shell offer a unique opportunity to work in a technically challenging, high-performance environment where reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.