What you'll be doing
As a (BMS) Design Manager you will:
- Lead the delivery of Building Management Systems across multiple Regional Buildings projects.
- Manage BMS design development, coordination and technical assurance activities.
- Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and project teams.
- Oversee BMS commissioning, testing and handover processes.
- Ensure integration with HVAC, lighting, energy management, security and life safety systems.
- Support digital building strategies, smart building initiatives and sustainability objectives.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- Proven experience in BMS design, controls engineering, or building automation systems.
- Previous experience managing complex BMS design projects within industrial, commercial, or critical environments.
- Strong understanding of HVAC controls, energy management systems, smart buildings, and integrated building technologies.
- Knowledge of industry-standard BMS platforms and control systems.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant engineering institution is desirable.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.
We’re looking to continually improve our recruitment process, so if you have any feedback, please share this with us via candidaterecruitmentenquiries@balfourbeatty.com