Building Management Systems (BMS) Engineer
| Job Type | Contract |
| Location | Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool o |
| Area | Uk-wide, UK |
| Sector | Estates Facilities & Logistics |
| Salary | £550 Per Day |
| Start Date | April 27th, 2026 |
| Advertiser | Leanne Howlett |
| Job Ref | 7438-PSR1JP00101261 |
| IR35 | Inside |
| Security Clearance | DBS/DS |
- Description
- The Client:
A government department client is looking for a Building Management Systems (BMS) Engineer to join them on a 10 month contract. This position will be based in Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Blackpool or Glasgow/ Hybrid .
Job Summary:
Key Accountabilities:
- Act as the client's Estates subject matter expert on the domains of Building Management Systems. To ensure that the client's Estate division has a complete, relevant, operational, and compliant Building Management Systems to include: plans, registers, drawings, surveys, and risk matrix for its property portfolio.
- Lead collaborative working with internal and external client specialist and/or ‘BMS’ consultants in the development and implementation of a performance management system, for the assurance and development of maintenance activities and strategies related to BMS systems.
- Act as the client's Estates subject matter expert in respect of Building Management Systems.
- Ensure the estates premises portfolio is fully compliant with all legislation within your domain, and develop strategies, policies and procedures surrounding this.
- Periodically review survey documentation produced by the specialist Consultants and appointed contractor, including supply chain, to ensure that all surveys and action plans are documented, tracked and rectification works agreed are closed-out.
- Lead in the capture and interpretation of accurate and relevant asset and maintenance data for BMS and correct maintenance, works and investment is in place, and our sites are safe and maintained throughout their life.
- Lead domain site investigations to ensure compliant sites, completed works, capture of complete and correct asset data, and life cycle works, with associated documentation.
- Act as client's Estates subject matter expert - and lead for Building Management Systems in making recommendations for future works, improvements, maintenance, and investments to ensure best value for money, innovation, and compliance.
- Act as client's Estates subject matter expert and lead in the authorisation and sign off, of delay requests for maintenance and repairs.
- Lead in the technical assessment of requested / required repairs, improvements and innovations / works to Building Management Systems.
- Assist the Asset Intelligence Team, Asset Management section, and Sustainability Team in the gathering and management of asset data, trends analysis and insight.
- Lead in the management and control of the client's Estates building assets, systems, associated maintenance and works within your domain to ensure a seamless compliance and management process.
- Drive value and compliance and the client's principles of ‘Smaller, Greener, more affordable, and adaptable estate.
- Assist client's Estates with data, information, and insight to ensure client are meeting our objectives and goals.
- Perform audits and checks of data and compliance practices, maintenance, information, to understand root-causes, close gaps and make improvements.
- Collaborate with client's Estates and supply chain partners to ensure continues improvement and full compliance.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure full legal and contractual compliance, best practice, and value for money.
- Assist client in the acquisition and handover of ‘new’ buildings and projects to ensure Building Management Systems functionality, compliance, best practice, and collection and management of all relevant data.
- Drive innovation and new ways of working.
- Deputise for Asset Intelligence team manager / members in meetings.
- Strive for best practice asset management and ISO55000.
- Perform deep-dives, audits, and checks of data and compliance information, to understand root-causes, close gaps and make improvements.
- Collaborate with client's Estates teams and supply chain partners to ensure continuous improvement and full compliance with legislation, and good practice in the management of Building Management Systems maintenance / surveys and inspections.
- Proactive and innovation in compliance service delivery.
Reporting and Management Relationships Reporting to:
- Head of Asset Intelligence (G6).
Direct reports (internal employees/external parties):
- PMO.
Indirect (Internal Stakeholders/External Parties):
- Facilities Management and BMS Supplier and supply chain.
- Building Management Systems specialist contractors.
Specialists and Consultants:
- Client's Estates Design, Compliance & Sustainability Team.
- Client's Real Estates Service and Delivery Team.
- Client's Strategy Portfolio and Leasehold Team.
Candidate Profile Essential Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
- Experience of acting as subject matter expert for Building Management Systems.
- Provide an exceptional level of commitment and professionalism in delivering value enhancing BMS activities across client's portfolio.
- Experience of working with outsourced teams (and specialist contractors) in delivering works associated with Building Management Systems.
- Experience of working collaboratively with specialist consultants managing Building Management Systems delivery, assurance, and oversight functions.
- Fully experienced and qualified in supporting delivery of a high performing Building Management Systems function for a large premises portfolio.
- Experience of presenting, analysing and interpretation of Building Management Systems data.
- Excellent communication and customer centric skills.
- A collaborative leader who offers support to the wider client base.
- High level of organisational skills, being able to balance competing priorities to meet strict deadlines and schedules.
Qualifications/Professional Memberships Essential:
- Degree or HNC in BMS Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
- Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA)/Technical Certification in BMS/Controls systems at Level 3 or above.
Desirable:
- NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent).
- Ideally you will have knowledge and experience equal to the Trend Expert competency level and have the ability to confidently modify software and schematics for 963 & IQVision.
- You will be confident in the use of SET and or an alternative Software Engineering Tool.
- Have a strong knowledge of two BMS solutions with the ability to design / modify software and schematics.
- Be experienced in integrating solutions / systems through a number of different protocols including Modbus, MBus, Bacnet.
- Ideally have a good knowledge of IT networks and IP Configuration.
Leadership Attributes and Behaviours:
- Deliver high quality outcomes within agreed timeframes – both personally and through your teams and stakeholders.
- Personally engage with and lead through change – demonstrating a positive practical outlook that focuses on ways to make things work better.
- Strives for continuous improvement, innovation and efficiency, taking responsibility for managing and improving all relevant standards, policies, processes, and governance relating to the role.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the estates department and wider client base ensuring that cross functional ways of working and processes are continuously improved and optimised – calling out opportunities for improvement and taking ownership where applicable.
- Prioritise and role-model continuous self-learning and development to the team.
Our Company:
Malikshaw Interim & Executive is a specialist provider of talent management solutions helping our clients transform the delivery of our public services. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we combine providing the best talent with delivering diverse, inclusive workforces and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQI+ people, and women.
How to Apply:
Please apply through the link provided to send your application directly to the Recruiter managing this assignment.
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- Act as the client's Estates subject matter expert on the domains of Building Management Systems. To ensure that the client's Estate division has a complete, relevant, operational, and compliant Building Management Systems to include: plans, registers, drawings, surveys, and risk matrix for its property portfolio.
