Job Title: Trend Controls Engineer (BMS / Niagara)Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: [Client Site / Region] (Hybrid options available)
Salary: Competitive (DOE) benefits
Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
We are excited to be partnering with a growing and well-established Building Controls and Energy Optimisation specialist, who are looking to add a Trend Controls Engineer to their experienced controls team.
Trend Controls Engineer – Role OverviewThis is an excellent opportunity for a pragmatic and technically strong BMS / Controls Engineer to take ownership of trending, analytics, and controls optimisation across a varied client portfolio.
Working in an engineering-led environment, you’ll be responsible for implementing and managing BMS trends, analysing performance data, diagnosing system faults, and optimising control strategies to improve building performance and energy efficiency.
Trend Controls Engineer – Key Responsibilities
Configure, manage, and validate trending and historian setups within Trend and Niagara (N4/N3) systems
Develop and maintain effective trending strategies, sample rates, and data retention policies
Analyse time-series data to identify control issues, inefficiencies, and optimisation opportunities
Tune PID control loops and implement control logic improvements using Workbench / BajaScript
Support commissioning activities including pre-checks, loop tuning, monitoring, and acceptance testing
Produce clear technical reports, fault findings, and recommended remedial actions for clients
Create dashboards, alarms, and remote monitoring solutions for operational teams
Liaise with site engineers, clients, and third-party suppliers to implement and verify solutions
Maintain accurate documentation including point lists, trend maps, scripts, and commissioning recordsEssential Skills & Experience
Proven experience (2 years) working with Trend Controls or Niagara 3/4 BMS platforms
Strong knowledge of trending, historians, and time-series data analysis (BQL desirable)
Experience with BACnet, Modbus, OPC, or related building automation protocols
Hands-on experience fault-finding BMS systems and tuning control loops
Confident using Workbench, BajaScript, or equivalent controls software
Strong communication and report-writing skills
Full UK driving licence (where site visits are required)Desirable Experience
Exposure to nHaystack / Project Haystack, MQTT, REST APIs, or cloud analytics
Background in commissioning HVAC plant, pumps, valves, boilers, or heat pumps
Experience with data visualisation tools such as Grafana, Power BI, or TrendHub
Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Controls, Electrical, or Mechanical EngineeringWhat’s On Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Ongoing training and certification (Niagara and vendor-specific courses)
Interesting project work across commercial, healthcare, and leisure buildings
Supportive and knowledgeable engineering team
Hybrid working options and genuine career progressionIf you’re a BMS / Controls Engineer who enjoys diagnostics, optimisation, and working with live building data, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking controls specialist.
Apply today by submitting your CV.
Due to application volumes, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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