BMS Service Engineer

Location: Greater London Area
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Reports To: Support Team Leader

About the Opportunity

An established building technology and engineering business is seeking an experienced BMS Service Engineer to join its growing team.

The organisation delivers smart building and building controls solutions across a wide range of sectors, helping clients improve energy efficiency, building performance, operational effectiveness and occupant comfort. Solutions typically include Building Management Systems (BMS), IoT technologies, integrated controls, software platforms and data-driven building optimisation services.

Projects range in value from approximately £10,000 to £1.5 million and cover both maintenance and capital improvement works across a diverse customer portfolio.

The Role

Working across a portfolio of sites that includes education facilities, healthcare environments, government properties and secure estates, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, maintenance, optimisation and support of Building Management Systems.

This is a hands-on engineering role combining technical expertise with customer-facing responsibilities. You will play a key role in maintaining system performance, resolving faults and identifying opportunities for improvement.

Training and development opportunities are available for suitable candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission BMS hardware and software, including sensors, controllers and actuators.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing on a range of Building Management Systems.
• Participate in an on-call and reactive support rota.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers regarding BMS operation and performance.
• Diagnose faults and undertake corrective maintenance across building control systems.
• Identify opportunities for system upgrades, optimisation and remedial works.
• Produce quotations and proposals for additional works where required.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and technical reports.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and site teams.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC controls.
• Experience working with one or more majorBMS platforms, such as:
  • Trend
  • Tridium
  • Niagara
  • Distech
  • Siemens
• Good understanding of electrical systems and controls engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematic drawings.
• Understanding of IP networking and communications infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Controls engineering training and/or practical controls experience.
• Experience fault finding on electrical control panels.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of technically interesting sites.
• Exposure to building technology, smart buildings and energy optimisation projects.
• Long-term career development within a growing engineering business.

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