BMS Junior Application Engineer

Junior BMS Applications Engineer

Location - Greater Manchester (on-site, with occasional site visits where required)

Salary - £28,000 £32,000 per annum (depending on experience) + benefits

Role Purpose

Support the applications/design team in delivering BMS / BEMS projects, assisting on the preparation of design documentation, software/logic for control systems, commissioning support, and ensuring systems conform to customer requirements, regulatory standards, and internal best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of technical documentation: descriptions of operation, point lists / IO schedules, panel drawings, mechanical & electrical layouts.
• Write software logic / control sequences for HVAC, plant, ventilation, and other relevant systems, under supervision.
• Develop or adapt graphics / user interfaces for BMS supervisory systems.
• Work on integration of BMS hardware & software: selecting sensors/controllers etc., checking communication protocols.
• Support commissioning, testing and handover phases: assisting with on-site testing, functional checks, system debugging.
• Collaborate with project engineers, commissioning engineers, and sales or tender teams to ensure designs match requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards & regulations (e.g. electrical, safety, CDM, etc.).
• Maintain project files, version control, document revisions, and liaise with sub-contractors/suppliers.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Either a relevant degree (Electrical / Mechanical / Building Services / Controls / Automation) or comparable technical experience.
• Some exposure to BMS / HVAC / Controls systems (this may be through previous job, apprenticeship, training or project work).
• Basic experience or willingness to learn control logic programming and graphics design (e.g. Trend, Tridium, Schneider, Distech or similar systems).
• Understanding of electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical layout drawings.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Full UK driving licence (for occasional site travel).

Desirable

• Experience working on site for commissioning / testing.
• Knowledge of network / IP protocols relevant to BMS.
• Experience with multiple manufacturers/systems.
• CAD / AutoCAD / Visio skills for panel / layout drawings.
• Previous exposure to writing sequence of operations or description of operations documentation.

Working Hours

• Full-time, typically 37.5-40 hours per week.
• Occasional overtime or weekend / site works may be required depending on project schedules.

Benefits

Here are benefits often offered for similar roles; ones that could be included:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising with service).
• Contributory Pension scheme.
• Overtime / travel / site allowance for work off-base.
• Private healthcare (or health insurance) after probation.
• Life assurance / income protection.
• Car allowance or company vehicle (or mileage reimbursement).
• Laptop, mobile phone, tools as required.
• Training & professional development: manufacturer/system vendor training, upskilling in graphics & control logic, certification.
• Support for career progression.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.