Senior BMS Optimisation Specialist

Senior BMS Optimisation Specialist

Location - London (Remote)

Salary - £55,000 + Car allowance, Commission scheme, 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days with length of service (+ bank holidays), Option to buy / sell up to 3 days holiday each year, Contributory pension scheme (5% Matched), Life insurance, Private medical insurance + more

I'm working on behalf of a client in the energy and building optimisation space to recruit a Senior Optimisation Specialist. This is a hands-on, technically focused role for someone with advanced skills in BMS and software engineering, who is passionate about enhancing energy performance across a variety of building types.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting clients both remotely and on-site, implementing and optimising building control software, delivering energy-saving strategies, and supporting decarbonisation goals. This role sits within a high-performing team committed to delivering real-world impact through smart, sustainable building solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for BMS software, ensuring correct operation and resolving system issues
• Implement and configure software modifications based on Description of Operations and control strategies
• Collaborate with client engineering teams to deliver training and implement solutions that improve efficiency and system performance
• Work with optimisation engineers to test and deploy software strategies on-site, ensuring systems operate as intended
• Manage software access, licensing, and security protocols in line with internal cyber standards
• Conduct HVAC/BMS energy optimisation surveys, reviewing control setups, graphics, and plant performance
• Produce detailed survey reports with proposed technical interventions, ROI estimates, and optimisation strategies
• Perform maintenance activities on sensors, control panels, software interfaces, BMS controllers, and other system hardware
• Support occasional reactive callouts to resolve BMS/HVAC-related issues
• Always maintain awareness of Health & Safety standards on-site; review RAMS and conduct POWRAs as needed
• Identify and mitigate operational risks before and during site visits, taking action if safety standards are not met

What You'll Bring

• HNC/ONC or equivalent in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
• Strong knowledge of BMS systems such as Trend, Tridium, Siemens and/or Cylon
• Proven experience in BEMS service or project roles, with a focus on energy efficiency and controls optimisation
• CSCS Gold card holder
• Skilled in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Degree in Building Services (desirable, not essential)
• Strong appreciation of site operations and stakeholder expectations
• Solution-focused mindset with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges
• Excellent communication skills - able to build strong working relationships with clients and colleagues
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude and a passion for driving sustainable outcomes
• High attention to detail and personal accountability
• UK Driving Licence and full eligibility to work in the UK
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement

Benefits Include

• Guaranteed starting salary from £55,000 (depending on experience)
• Car allowance and access to EV car scheme
• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 with length of service) + bank holidays
• Option to buy or sell up to 3 days holiday each year
• 5% matched contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance and private medical cover
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Employee assistance helpline and online GP service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual railcard
• Annual flu jab and eye test
• Professional development and sustainability allowance
• Two sustainable holiday travel days
• One paid volunteer day each year
• Support for one professional membership fee annually
• Employee referral reward scheme

Interested?
If you're a technically strong and purpose-driven optimisation specialist looking for your next opportunity in an organisation making a real impact, please apply with your CV or feel free to call Damien on

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