BMS Project Engineer

Laing O'Rourke group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced BMS Project Engineer to contribute to the delivery of cutting-edge BEMS solutions for complex projects. Located in Oxford, this role involves hands-on responsibilities including software, graphics, and commissioning. Candidates should have strong technical knowledge and experience with BEMS/BMS systems, BACnet, and Modbus, plus excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic project delivery team and advance your engineering career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering BEMS/BMS systems.
• Strong ability to develop, adapt, and troubleshoot BMS software and graphics.
• Valid CSCS or ECS site card.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the BEMS scope as part of the project team.
• Understand and manage the BMS scope and its interface with M&E systems.
• Produce and review key design documentation.
• Oversee and contribute to BEMS software and graphics development.
• Support and manage commissioning and point-to-point testing.
• Coordinate BEMS integration with mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems.
• Support project handover, ensuring a fully operational BEMS system.

Skills

BMS/BEMS systems

BACnet

Modbus

BMS software development

Excellent communication skills

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced BMS/BEMS Project Engineer with hands-on responsibility for software, graphics, and commissioning on live projects?

Are you confident developing and working with BMS platforms such as Tridium (Niagara), Schneider, and Trend?

We are looking for a BMS Project Engineer to join Crown House Technologies – Enterprise Solutions, part of Laing O''Rourke''s specialist MEP services business, delivering some of the most technically advanced construction projects in the UK.

You''ll be supported with the training, development, and long-term career progression needed to grow your career, while playing a key role in projects that push the boundaries of building performance, system integration, and smart technology.

What is the role?

We are currently delivering the full MEP scope for the Ellison Institute of Technology''s Oxford Campus, a landmark life sciences development bringing together cutting-edge research laboratories, a wellness clinic, and collaborative spaces dedicated to solving global health challenges.

This highly complex project requires a fully integrated BEMS solution, supporting laboratory environments, smart technologies, energy monitoring, and seamless coordination across mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems.

We are seeking an experienced BMS Project Engineer to join our project delivery team. Reporting to the BMS Project Manager, you will play a key role in the design, delivery, software, graphics, and commissioning of a fully integrated BEMS solution.

This role would suit a technically strong engineer who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-pressure project environment and can take ownership of software, graphics, and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the BEMS scope as part of the project team
• Understand and manage the BMS scope and its interface with M&E systems
• Produce and review key design documentation (FDS, points schedules, interface matrices)
• Oversee and contribute to BEMS software and graphics development
• Support and manage commissioning and point-to-point testing
• Coordinate BEMS integration with mechanical, electrical, and specialist systems
• Support project handover, ensuring a fully operational BEMS system

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (including full electrical apprenticeship or equivalent)
• Proven track record of delivering BEMS/BMS systems
• Exceptional technical knowledge of BEMS
• Experience working with BACnet and/or Modbus
• Strong ability to develop, adapt, and troubleshoot BMS software and graphics
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Valid CSCS or ECS site card

About us

CHT Enterprise Solutions is a multi-disciplinary engineering and technology delivery specialist, providing integrated solutions across BMS/BEMS, mechanical, electrical, and smart building systems. We support projects from early design and coordination through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

Our expertise spans building controls, system integration, energy monitoring, and intelligent building technologies, allowing us to deliver fully coordinated solutions across complex MEP environments. We work closely with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure systems are robust, efficient, and future-ready.

As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we would like to enable access to candidates with long term conditions and disabilities through the “Offer an interview scheme”. This supports applicants that meet the essential criteria by offering an interview for the advertised position. Please let us know prior to interview what adjustments are required as well as discussing how we can support you in the workplace.

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