Building Automation Engineer - Shell - The Hague

CBRE; Den Haag; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

37 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Gym membership

Bike scheme

Travel allowance

Holiday allowance

Learning and development

Career progression

Job summary

CBRE in The Hague is seeking a Building Automation Engineer to manage, maintain and optimise Building Management Systems across the Shell portfolio. You will work with advanced automation and control technologies to ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently and sustainably while supporting Shell's environmental goals.

This role suits professionals with a background in Building Automation, BMS/GBS or related tech, with experience in HVAC controls and smart building technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Building Automation or a related field is expected.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/GBS) and HVAC controls is required.
• Knowledge of industry platforms such as Siemens, Priva, Honeywell, KNX, BACnet or Modbus is highly desirable.
• Fluent English; Dutch language skills are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage, maintain and optimize Building Management Systems (BMS) and automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot complex issues related to HVAC, climate control and building systems.
• Support commissioning, system modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, system reliability and occupant comfort.
• Collaborate with specialists, contractors and stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Skills

MBO 4/HBO level

Technical Building Automation

BMS/GBS experience

HVAC controls

KNX/BACnet/Modbus knowledge

Proactive mindset

Independent working

English fluent

Education

Building Automation or related field

Tools

Siemens

Priva

Honeywell

Johnson Controls

KNX

BACnet

Modbus

Job description

About The Role

Are you passionate about smart buildings, automation and control technology? Do you 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.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Manage, maintain and optimize Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to HVAC, climate control and building systems.
• Support commissioning, system modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, system reliability and occupant comfort.
• Work with industry-leading technologies including Siemens, Priva, Honeywell, KNX, BACnet and Modbus-based systems.
• Support the development of smarter, more connected and sustainable buildings.

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.

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.