Mitie Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
BMS Maintenance Engineer
Mitie are looking for an experienced BMS Maintenance Engineer to join our growing team of engineers. Reporting directly into the Account Manager, the post holder will support the estates team in the provision of high‑quality maintenance services across the site, ensuring the upkeep of designated areas by carrying out general and specific duties as directed.
Responsibilities
* Maintain the site Building Management System and other similar computerised control systems by carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, servicing, testing, diagnosis, repairs and calibration of advanced electrical and mechanical installations, plant and equipment.
* Ensure that the Building Management System is optimised for maximum energy efficiency and work closely with the Mitie Energy Consultant to achieve and improve annual energy targets. Produce monthly energy reports and provide data to support quarterly and annual energy reporting, attending the Joint Energy Working Group as required.
* Become a subject‑matter expert for all things BMS and automated controls by attending Schieder Electric’s EcoStruxure training programme and leveraging prior experience in Building Management Systems.
* Ensure sufficient disaster recovery mechanisms and parts are in place to minimise BMS downtime, work safely in accordance with company and industry Health and Safety policies and procedures, and maintain accurate estates records and plant history.
* Participate in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota.
* Deal with new situations as they arise.
* Pass on working knowledge as required.
* Undertake training as required.
Knowledge & Experience
* Extensive knowledge of large‑scale, industry‑recognised BMS systems (Tridium Niagara / Trend / Siemens Desigo / Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure / Honeywell BMS Solutions / Distech Controls).
* Knowledge of standard electrical wiring and installation practices, electronic components, and electrical schematic symbols.
* Experience of BMS energy management on a large site, working to challenging energy targets.
* Knowledge of modern energy centre technologies and controls, including CHPs, boilers, generators, absorption and electric chillers, ground and air‑source heat pumps (desirable).
* Knowledge of general HVAC installation and operation.
* Knowledge of BMS third‑party interface protocols, including BACnet, Modbus and MBUS (desirable).
* Computer skills with exposure to Windows‑driven applications.
Qualifications
* Completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
* A suitable City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ 3 or equivalent.
* Five years post‑apprenticeship experience, preferably within a health‑care environment.
* IEE18th edition wiring regulations 2381 (desirable).
* City & Guilds electrical installation inspection and testing 2391.
A friendly and approachable individual with a proactive and adaptable working attitude. Excellent communication and customer service skills with a strong ability to work on one’s own initiative with limited supervision are essential. A very high level of attention to detail and a drive to complete tasks to or above the required expectation are mandatory.
Sound good? Apply now, or forward an up‑to‑date CV to dan.dyke@mitie.com
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Engineering Services and Facilities Services
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