BMS Electrical Engineer

Are you an experienced Electrical Engineer in Lancashire looking to advance your career? Do you want to join a forward-thinking company that invests in your growth through qualifications like BMS training and NVQs in Electrical Installation? We also offer strong long-term career prospects.

Here at Vital Heating Solutions, we seek self-driven and adaptable professionals. We want experienced engineers who take pride in their work and have a sharp eye for detail. As the successful BMS Electrical Engineer, you will install and commission a wide range of Building Management Systems. This includes HVAC controls, fire dampers integration, ventilation interface systems, and intelligent fan units

We work across a range of sectors throughout the North West, including education, healthcare, commercial, and leisure facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Electrical Engineer with BMS expertise. You should enjoy diverse challenges, thrive on accountability, and commit to excellent health and safety standards. You’ll join a growing team focused on delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical services. We strongly support your development and progression in the industry.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics to plan intelligent system layouts
• Carrying out detailed surveys of BMS and controlled HVAC equipment to identify energy conservation opportunities
• Assessing the baseline performance of BMS control strategies through interrogation of strategy drawings, O&M documentation and observed operating conditions
• Identifying and collecting existing BMS logs or setting up new logging to support modelling of potential BMS and HVAC energy savings initiatives
• Installing and commissioning BMS control panels and associated field devices with precision
• Integrating HVAC components such as fire dampers, kitchen extract systems and fan units into the BMS network
• Producing accurate system diagrams and hand-drawn schematics for bespoke automation setups
• Designing and costing BMS energy saving initiatives for EPC tenders, high level assessments and investment grade proposals in collaboration with our BMS sub-contractor supply chain
• Creating, reviewing and obtaining client approval of BMS design deliverables such as control philosophies, risk assessments, method statements and impact assessments
• Working closely with project delivery teams and sub-contractors to ensure BMS initiatives are delivered to agreed specifications, on time and within budget
• Supporting the commissioning, witness testing and handover of delivered BMS energy saving projects
• Conducting performance tests to verify system functionality, optimise energy efficiency and support measurement and verification of guaranteed savings
• Supporting site preparation tasks, including fixing containment and mounting hardware
• Applying your technical expertise to troubleshoot on-site faults, connectivity issues and control strategy anomalies
• Collaborating with colleagues and clients to meet project goals, deadlines and quality standards

Location & Hours:

• You will work on projects primarily across the North West. 
• The role may occasionally require travel and overnight stays. 
• You must be flexible to work both day and twilight shifts. 
• Twilight shifts run four nights a week, from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. This gives you Fridays off and an excellent chance for a long weekend. 

The Person: 

The ideal candidate will be a hardworking and self-motivated individual with demonstrable experience delivering BMS optimisation and upgrade projects. They will have experience working with BMS sub-contractors and project delivery teams to ensure projects are delivered to specification and within agreed budget and timeframes.

Skills/Experience: 

• You have proven experience installing and commissioning Building Management Systems, including sensor integration, control panel wiring and network connectivity
• You can confidently work from both mechanical and electrical drawings, producing accurate schematics for intelligent system layouts
• You have a solid understanding of HVAC control logic, Fire Damper integration and Kitchen Extract automation within BMS frameworks
• You are self-motivated and capable of making sound technical decisions when working independently
• You hold a valid CSCS card and consistently uphold health and safety procedures on active construction sites
• You possess strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills, especially with system diagnostics and programming tools
• Experience with energy optimisation and system validation testing is highly valued
• NVQ qualifications in Electrical Installation or BMS Controls are desirable, and we are committed to investing in these after a successful probation period

Competencies: 

• Highly motivated with good communication skills (oral and written).
• Good at problem-solving with a focused attention to detail.
• Passionate and take pride in their work.
• Flexible approach to managing workload with the ability to work to deadlines.
• Able to work effectively as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft software packages including, Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits:

• Financial & Core Benefits: Fuel allowance, company pension, employee discount
• Flexibility & Workstyle: Flexitime, work from home, on-site parking, free parking
• Training & Development: NVQ investment opportunities, wellness programmes
• Health & Wellbeing: Additional leave, casual dress, health and wellbeing programme (TBC)

Job Type:

• Full-time Contract 
• Competitive Salary to be discussed depending on experience. 

Vital Heating Solutions recognises that we are all different and our diversity is a strength. To further build our organisation, we ensure all applicants receive fair treatment, regardless of their characteristics, background or circumstances. 

We offer a competitive salary, discussed at interview based on your experience.