BMS Project Manager

Project Start Recruitment; New Jersey; On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Car allowance or company vehicle

Private health insurance

Pension package

Professional development

Job summary

Project Start Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking an experienced BMS Project Manager to oversee end-to-end BMS and Smart Building control projects across commercial and public-sector portfolios in the UK. You will liaise with main contractors, MEP consultants, and clients to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery.

The role requires strong technical depth in BMS architectures, HVAC control philosophy, and vendor-agnostic integration, with a focus on commercially astute delivery and

Qualifications

• Solid experience delivering BMS/BEMS projects as PM or Senior Project Engineer in UK commercial construction.
• Background across Shell & Core, office/lab fit-outs, or public sector decarbonisation initiatives.
• Deep understanding of BMS architectures, HVAC control, electrical installation, and vendor-agnostic protocols.
• Experience managing project finances, variations, and sub-contractor accounts.
• Relevant electrical/engineering qualification and UK driving licence; SMSTS/CSCS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-lifecycle BMS project execution across commercial fit-outs, Shell & Core, retrofits, and PSDS.
• Oversee budgets, cash flow, variations, valuations, and final accounts for margin control.
• Coordinate with design, engineering, panel manufacture, and commissioning teams.
• Manage electrical installation sub-contractors and RAMS, schedules, quality.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for contractors and clients; ensure handovers.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Electrical/engineering qualification (HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent)

Tools

Trend

Tridium/Niagara

Siemens

Schneider

Job description

Industry: Building Management Systems (BMS) / Smart Building Solutions

Location: Project & Client Sites (UK / London-focused)

Package: Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus + Car Allowance / Travel Support + Benefits

Company Overview

We are a leading provider of specialist building services to the commercial construction market, specializing in end-to-end Building Management Systems (BMS) control solutions.

Our expertise spans Shell & Core developments, Cat A & Cat B fit-outs, complex retrofits, public sector decarbonization initiatives, and high-spec heritage projects. Operating with a vendor-agnostic philosophy, we engineer tailored solutions using top-tier hardware, software, and cloud-based platforms to deliver remote HVAC optimization, energy efficiency, and modern smart building performance.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute BMS Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of BMS and Smart Building control projects across commercial, public sector, and fit-out portfolios.

In this role, you will manage projects through the full lifecycle—from initial design intake, control panel manufacture, and electrical installation through to engineering, commissioning, and final handover. You will act as the primary interface for main contractors, MEP consultants, and end clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and strictly within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Delivery & Management: Lead full-lifecycle BMS project execution across commercial fit-outs (Cat A/B), Shell & Core, retrofits, and Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) contracts.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Manage project budgets, cash flow, variations, progress valuations, and final accounts to maximize margin performance.
• Technical Supervision: Coordinate with design, engineering, control panel manufacturing, and commissioning teams to ensure full compliance with client specifications and modern energy efficiency standards.
• Site & Subcontractor Coordination: Oversee electrical installation sub-contractors, site health & safety (RAMS), commissioning schedules, and quality assurance.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Function as the primary technical point of contact for main contractors, MEP consultants, and performance contractors, building long-term working partnerships.
• System Handover: Ensure seamless commissioning, cloud integration, O&M documentation delivery, and handovers to client facilities management teams.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven Track Record: Solid experience delivering BMS / BEMS projects as a Project Manager or Senior Project Engineer within the UK commercial construction market.
• Sector Expertise: Background delivering projects across Shell & Core, commercial office/lab fit-outs, or public sector decarbonization initiatives.
• Technical Depth: In-depth technical understanding of BMS architectures, HVAC control philosophy, electrical installation, control panel integration, and vendor-agnostic protocol integration (Trend, Tridium/Niagara, Siemens, Schneider, etc.).
• Commercial Acumen: Demonstrated experience managing project finances, contract terms (NEC/JCT), variations, and sub-contractor accounts.
• Certifications: Relevant electrical/engineering qualification (HND/HNC/Degree or equivalent time-served background), SMSTS / CSCS Black Card, and full UK Driving Licence.
• Communication: Excellent client-facing presentation, negotiation, and leadership skills.

What We Offer

• Up to £65k
• Performance-related project bonuses.
• Car allowance or electric/hybrid company vehicle options.
• Private health insurance and pension package.
• Ongoing professional development in cutting-edge smart building, IoT, and cloud-based BMS integration technologies.