BMS Engineer

Job title: BMS Engineer

Location: Newcastle

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: GBP58,000

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and driven BMS Engineer to join their Estates team. You will play a key role in maintaining and optimising the site's Building Management System (BMS), supporting both planned and reactive maintenance, and driving energy efficiency initiatives.

This is an exciting opportunity to become a site expert in advanced building controls, where your input will directly influence operational excellence and sustainability outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct PPMs, service, testing, fault diagnosis, repairs, and calibration of complex electrical/mechanical systems.
• Maintain and optimise the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring maximum energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with the company's Energy Consultant to achieve and exceed annual energy targets.
• Produce monthly energy reports and contribute to quarterly/annual reporting.
• Act as the technical authority on BMS - mentoring and training other team members.
• Respond to maintenance breakdowns in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure BMS system resilience with appropriate disaster recovery planning and stock levels.
• Uphold health and safety standards at all times.
• Participate in the on-call rota for out-of-hours support.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical).
• City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years' post-apprenticeship experience (healthcare environment desirable).
• Strong experience with large-scale BMS systems - particularly Continuum and EcoStruxure.
• Understanding of energy management systems and working to energy targets.
• Familiarity with BMS interface protocols such as Bacnet, Modbus, and Mbus.
• Excellent knowledge of HVAC operations and electrical wiring practices.
• Confident in using Windows-based computer applications.

Desirable:

• IEE 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (2381).
• City & Guilds Inspection & Testing (2391).
• Knowledge of modern energy centre technologies: CHP, boilers, chillers, heat pumps, etc.

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, approachable, and highly professional.
• Self-motivated and proactive - takes initiative.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and strong work ethic.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Apply today or email (url removed) for more information