Job title: BMS Engineer
Location: Newcastle
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £58,000
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