BMS Project Manager – Smart Buildings (UK)

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

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