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BMS Design Engineer

RemoteUnited Kingdom only
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Full-time
Salary not disclosed
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BMS design engineer for predominantly remote work in the UK with occasional site attendance. Needs strong BMS controls experience, essential Trend and Tridium / Niagara, HVAC/building services knowledge, and BACnet/Modbus.

Core skills

BMSTrendNiagara

Required skills

TridiumBACnetModbus

Optional skills

PLCSCADA

What you'll do

  • Support the successful delivery of projects ranging from £30k small works through to multi-million-pound schemes across multiple market verticals.
  • Take ownership of design outputs, coordinate with key stakeholders, and produce clear, accurate documentation that enables smooth project delivery.
  • Review panel drawings.
  • Create points lists.
  • Develop and revise control documentation.
  • Liaise with OEMs and consultants.
  • Ensure designs are practical, compliant, and ready for handover to onsite commissioning engineers.
  • Work across a varied project portfolio, supporting commercial, public sector, education, healthcare, residential, retail, and specialist environments where robust BMS design is essential to operational performance, energy efficiency, and reliable commissioning.
  • Support onsite activity when required.
  • Produce typical design outputs including points lists, BMS network architecture, control schematics, panel information, cause-and-effect requirements, device schedules, graphics briefs, software engineering notes, and commissioning handover packs.
  • Produce and develop BMS design documentation for projects ranging from £30k small works to multi-million-pound schemes.
  • Review panel drawings, control schematics, wiring diagrams, and associated technical documentation for accuracy and suitability.
  • Create detailed points lists, schedules, and control documentation to support procurement, panel manufacture, software engineering, and commissioning.
  • Work closely with OEMs, consultants, project managers, software engineers, panel builders, and onsite commissioning engineers.
  • Interpret consultant specifications, mechanical schedules, electrical drawings, and project requirements to develop practical BMS design solutions.
  • Provide timely design revisions in response to client, consultant, OEM, project, or commissioning feedback.
  • Support design coordination across multiple market verticals including commercial, healthcare, education, public sector, residential, retail, and specialist environments.
  • Prepare clear handover information for onsite commissioning engineers, ensuring design intent, points lists, panel information, network architecture, and control requirements are clearly understood.
  • Assist with technical queries during installation and commissioning, providing remote support and attending site where required.
  • Contribute to design standards, templates, and continuous improvement of internal processes.
  • Maintain accurate records of design changes, revisions, and project documentation.
  • Deliver accurate, coordinated, and practical BMS design packages that support successful installation and commissioning.
  • Maintain clear communication with internal teams, consultants, OEMs, and commissioning engineers.
  • Respond positively to design comments, revisions, and technical challenges while protecting quality and programme.
  • Manage workload effectively across multiple projects, priorities, and market sectors.
  • Support onsite teams with clear, practical technical guidance when required.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement in design quality, documentation standards, and project delivery efficiency.

What they require

  • Previous experience in a BMS design, controls engineering, or building services role, with the ability to work confidently from specifications, drawings, schedules, and client requirements.
  • Relevant technical qualifications, manufacturer training, or demonstrable equivalent experience will be considered.
  • Strong proven experience working with BMS design and control systems, with Trend and Tridium / Niagara experience essential.
  • Strong understanding of HVAC plant, building services systems, control strategies, and integration requirements.
  • Ability to interpret mechanical schedules, electrical schematics, panel drawings, consultant specifications, and control philosophy documents.
  • Good working knowledge of open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and associated network principles.
  • Confident producing accurate points lists, design schedules, control documentation, and technical handover packs.
  • Ability to manage multiple design packages at different stages while maintaining quality, accuracy, and programme commitments.
  • Self-driven, organised, and comfortable working predominantly remotely.
  • Detail-focused with a strong commitment to accuracy and technical quality.
  • Confident communicating with consultants, OEMs, project teams, and commissioning engineers.
  • Practical and delivery-focused, with an understanding of how design decisions affect installation and commissioning.
  • Able to work across multiple projects while remaining calm, structured, and responsive.
  • Motivated by technical problem solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on a varied portfolio of projects from £30k to multi-million-pound schemes.
  • Exposure to multiple market verticals and technically diverse environments.
  • Salary Sacrifice Pension.
  • Medicare Health Cash Plan.
  • Bravo Benefits and EAP Scheme.
  • Access to an EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Access to company Private Health Insurance.
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