About the Role
The role is based on Large New Build Systems Projects across multiple sectors, including Commercial Real Estate, Hospitals, Prisons, Defence, and Data Centres. The role requires working as part of a small team under the supervision of the Lead Engineer to design, deliver and commission the Schneider BMS solution. This position offers responsibility, accelerated development, and clear progression opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and engineer BMS solutions based on project requirements and specifications.
- Collaborate with customers, sales teams, and project managers to understand project objectives and provide technical expertise during pre‑sales and bidding processes.
- Create detailed engineering designs, including control strategies, network architecture, and equipment selection, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Develop and review project documentation, including functional specifications, technical drawings, and control narratives.
- Configure and program BMS controllers, sensors, and field devices to enable seamless integration and functionality.
- Maintain working competence in relevant BMS software and programming tools using Script and Function Block.
- Integrate and commission third‑party plant using industry protocols such as BACnet/IP, Modbus TCP/RTU, LonWorks, and other proprietary interfaces.
- Interface with and integrate PLC-based systems commonly used across large-scale environments (e.g., packaged plant, medical systems, custodial environments, energy centres, critical power infrastructure).
- Conduct system testing, troubleshooting, and commissioning to verify proper operation and performance across a range of building types.
Requirements
- Proven experience in designing and implementing BMS projects.
- Proficiency in BMS software platforms (e.g., Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Building Operation, Siemens Desigo, Johnson Controls Metasys).
- Strong understanding of building automation and communication protocols including BACnet, Modbus, LonWorks, and IP networking.
- Experience working with ASPs (Application Specific Controllers) and integrating with PLCs used in commercial, healthcare, custodial, defence, and critical infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge and experience of Schneider Electric BMS products preferred but not essential.
- Solid understanding of HVAC, electrical systems, and building services engineering.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites as required with potential lodge away.
- Building Controls Engineer ECS or CSCS equivalent card
- UK Driving Licence
Skills
- Script
- Function Block
- BACnet/IP
- Modbus TCP/RTU
- LonWorks
- Schneider Electric BMS products
- HVAC
- Electrical systems
- Building services engineering
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
Location
- Customer sites
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Professional experience
Education Level
- HND/HNC in Building Services or Engineering
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related M&E, Building Services, or Electronics discipline
- Vocational qualifications with relevant industry training
- Electrical qualifications desirable but not essential
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
Benefits
- 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
- Holiday Buy & Sell programme
- Pension Scheme
- Employee Share Ownership Programme
- Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
- Gym Flex
- Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally)
- Shopping & Dining Discounts
- Learning Portal
About the Company
- €40 billion global revenue
- +9% organic growth
- 150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
- Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best.
- We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values.
- We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
- At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value.
- Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders.
Equal Opportunity
- Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
- We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration.
- We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.
- As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.
- We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.
