Senior BMS Design Engineer

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Senior or Associate BMS Design Engineer in Manchester. The role focuses on designing and managing BMS solutions across various projects, especially in the commercial and residential sectors. Candidates should have at least 5 years' experience in BMS system design, a strong understanding of MEP systems, and excellent client relationship skills. This position offers a full-time schedule and opportunities for career development and innovation.

Benefits

Employee Network Groups

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in designing BMS systems.
• Experience with MEP systems and BMS point schedules.
• Strong client management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage BMS solutions for various projects.
• Liaise with teams to ensure technical compliance.
• Monitor project budgets and timelines.

Skills

BMS system design

Project management

Client relationship management

Technology proficiency

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

MEP design software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BMS Design Engineer - Senior or Associate - ( 190591 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior or Associate BMS Design Engineer to join our established building services team and support the delivery of high-quality, technically robust Building Management System (BMS) solutions across a diverse portfolio of projects. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex developments across sectors including commercial & real estate, finance, and mission-critical infrastructure, contributing to the design of efficient, compliant, and future-ready buildings.

Responsibilities

In the role of Senior/Associate BMS Design Engineer we'll count on you to:

• Design, coordinate and manage the BMS design on projects, establish client brief, technical requirements, scope of works, cost plans and agree deliverables, i.e. report, specifications and drawings scope for all projects with your Group Leader.
• Agree level of service, and project design duties with your supervisor, for each project, understand relationship with fee.
• Assist supervisor with monitoring BMS design resource requirement for each project within your control.
• Carry out BMS concept design to detailed design, tender and contract on site supervision, to completion, ensuring projects are undertaken in accordance with design briefs and that completion deadlines are achieved.
• Liaise with the design team to produce co-ordinated designs that are technically compliant, to a consistent quality and standard. Provide positive contribution to design/project meetings. Maintain regular in house design reviews and checks.
• Monitor and control project progress, design variations and project financial budgets.
• Maintain excellent client and design team relationships to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Pursue new business opportunities where appropriate with existing and new clients.
• Assist supervisor with identifying and implementing your personal training/CPD requirements. Help develop working practices in the Company.
• Implement and manage QA systems and procedures on all projects.
• Implement Company Health and Safety. Ensure all designs respond to the CDM regulations.
• Implement requirements for ISO9001 & ISO14001.

Required Qualifications

• Industry experience minimum 5 years in designing BMS systems across various construction sectors and in particular the commercial, mission critical and residential sectors.
• Design experience to include the review of MEP systems along with the development of associated BMS DESOPS and point schedules
• Skills in project managing on-going jobs with limited supervision are desirable.
• Experience in the same or similar position is desired.
• Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint.
• Educational qualifications to a degree level or relevant work experience.
• Good knowledge and use of appropriate project and design analysis software.
• Personable and a ‘can do’ attitude with resource management experience.
• Able to establish rapport and good working relationships within the project team and Clients.
• To be able to work as part as a team and collaboratively and co-operatively.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other\'s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United Kingdom-England-London

Other Locations

United Kingdom-England-Manchester

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Building Mechanical

Job Posting

Feb 6, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

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