Company: FIRST ACHIEVE LTD
Job Type: Permanent, FullTime
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Your Projects:
You will be involved in optimising existing BMS control strategies, upgrading outdated BMS controls and network infrastructure, and integrating low-carbon solutions such as Solar PV, heat pumps, and hydronic system optimisation.
If you are a BMS engineer passionate about contributing to the Net Zero goal, this role is perfect for you!
The Role:
As a BMS Optimisation Project Engineer, you will collaborate closely with our team on various BMS energy-saving initiatives, focusing on project implementation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct detailed surveys of BMS and HVAC equipment to identify energy conservation opportunities.
- Assess baseline performance of BMS control strategies by reviewing strategy drawings, O&M documentation, and operating conditions.
- Gather and analyse BMS logs or establish new logging systems to support energy-saving modelling.
- Partner with BMS sub-contractors to design and estimate BMS energy-saving initiatives for tenders and investment-grade proposals.
- Collaborate with sub-contractors to develop and gain client approval for BMS design data, including control philosophies, risk assessments, method statements, and impact assessments.
- Work with project delivery teams to ensure BMS initiatives meet design specifications, timelines, and budgets.
- Assist in the commissioning, witness testing, and handover of BMS energy-saving projects.
- Support the measurement and verification of guaranteed energy savings.
This role is primarily remote, balancing home-based work with travel to project sites and our client's office in Burnley. It is not site-based, and full-time travel is not required, however you will be asked to attend meetings and visit sites.
The Ideal Candidate:
We seek a hardworking, self-motivated individual with proven experience in delivering BMS optimisation and upgrade projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working with BMS sub-contractors and project teams to ensure projects meet specifications, budgets, and deadlines.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience in energy performance contracting is a plus but not essential.
- Deep knowledge and experience in BMS and HVAC control strategy design and operation.
- Proven track record in delivering BMS projects via sub-contractor supply chains.
- Familiarity with integrating HVAC plant into BMS, with knowledge of networks like BACnet, Modbus, MBus.
- Experience collaborating with IT teams to upgrade IT infrastructure from proprietary BMS networks to Ethernet-based systems.
Competencies:
- Highly motivated with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Passionate about their work and takes pride in quality.
- Flexible in managing workload and meeting deadlines.
- Effective in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team setting.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Holds a full UK driving licence.
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Fuel allowance
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discounts
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & well-being programme
- On-site parking
- Remote working
Job Type:
- Full-time Contract
- Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
Join our client and be a key player in driving the transition to low-carbon energy solutions!