Project Manager – BMS / BEMS / Smart Buildings

Project Manager – BMS / BEMS / Smart Buildings

Salary and Package

Up to £90,000 DOE

• Private healthcare

• Pension

• 25 days holiday

• PAYE or self-employed options available

• Long-term project pipeline with further opportunities beyond the current delivery programme

Location

London

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

This established building controls and smart building specialist is one of the UK's leading independent BEMS businesses, delivering BMS, BEMS, smart building integration and energy management solutions across complex commercial environments. The business has established technical expertise and in-house delivery capability, with a growing focus on connected buildings, intelligent automation and integrated building systems.

Why Join Them

This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist business operating within an expanding area of the building services sector. The company has a strong pipeline of commercial projects and provides a technically focused environment where project managers work closely with experienced engineering, controls, commissioning and software teams.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to manage complex BMS and BEMS projects from early design and preconstruction through installation, commissioning and handover. There is also scope to work across wider smart building and Master Systems Integration projects as the business continues to develop its capabilities.

The role offers long-term project stability, exposure to technically demanding commercial buildings and the opportunity to take responsibility for projects from start to finish.

About the Role

A Project Manager – BMS / BEMS / Smart Buildings is required to manage the successful delivery of major building controls and intelligent building projects across London.

The Project Manager – BMS / BEMS / Smart Buildings will take responsibility for project delivery from preconstruction and design coordination through procurement, installation, commissioning, testing and final handover.

The Project Manager – BMS / BEMS / Smart Buildings will work closely with engineers, software specialists, commissioning teams, subcontractors, clients and wider construction teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme and to the required technical standard.

The role will involve managing projects incorporating BMS, BEMS, HVAC controls, energy management and wider smart building technologies.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing BMS and BEMS projects from preconstruction through to completion

• Coordinating design, procurement, installation and commissioning activities

• Managing project programmes, budgets and delivery milestones

• Working closely with BMS engineers, controls engineers and software teams

• Coordinating subcontractors and specialist suppliers

• Managing client relationships and regular project communication

• Attending site meetings and coordinating activities with principal contractors and other trades

• Monitoring progress against programme and resolving delivery issues

• Managing project risks and maintaining appropriate records

• Overseeing final testing, client witnessing and handover

• Supporting ongoing technical and operational requirements where required

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous Project Management experience within BMS, BEMS or building controls

• Strong understanding of BMS and HVAC control systems

• Experience delivering commercial building services projects

• Previous involvement in commissioning and handover of BMS or BEMS systems

• Good understanding of project programmes, budgets and contractual requirements

• Experience coordinating engineers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers

• Strong client and stakeholder management skills

• Good understanding of smart buildings, energy management or Master Systems Integration

• Experience with BMS platforms such as Tridium, Trend, Distech, SAUTER or similar would be advantageous

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A practical understanding of construction and building services environments

Summary

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Project Manager – BMS / BEMS / Smart Buildings to join a growing specialist building controls business and take responsibility for technically complex commercial projects across London. With a salary of up to £85,000, long-term project work and exposure to BMS, BEMS and smart building technologies, the role offers a solid opportunity for an experienced project professional looking to progress within the intelligent buildings sector.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.