BMS Project Manager

We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of the integrated building and control systems package on a major technical construction project. You’ll be responsible for the delivery, integration, testing, commissioning and handover of BMS, EPMS, ELV, ICT and Fire Alarm systems, making sure everything is completed safely, on schedule and to the required specifications, regulations and client operating standards. You’ll sit within the Project Leadership Team.

What You’ll Do

Package Leadership:

• Own the Integrated Systems package from start to finish
• Lead specialist subcontractors, vendors and system integrators, setting out clear scopes and interface responsibilities
• Act as the main point of contact for BMS, EPMS, ELV, ICT and Fire Alarm matters
• Drive safety, quality and performance, and report progress and risks to project leadership

Design & Technical Coordination

• Coordinate design development and review submittals, drawings, control philosophies, network architecture and equipment schedules
• Maintain the system interface register across BMS, EPMS, Fire Alarm, ICT, Electrical, Mechanical, CSA, Commissioning, Client Operations and specialist vendors
• Work closely with the Electrical, Mechanical, CSA, Design and Commissioning teams, and support BIM coordination
• Ensure compliance with specifications, applicable standards and local authority requirements
• Coordinate statutory approvals, authority inspections and insurer or client requirements for Fire Alarm and life-safety systems

Systems in Scope

• Building management, electrical power monitoring, HVAC controls and plant control systems
• BMS, EPMS and Operational Technology networks, including panels, controllers, gateways and integration points
• OT network governance: segregation, vendor connectivity, access control, firmware readiness and cybersecurity coordination
• Structured cabling, fibre-optic infrastructure, ICT rooms and network cabinets
• Public address, audio-visual and distributed antenna systems where applicable
• Controls containment, interface cabling, communications networks and fire detection and alarm systems

Fire Alarm & Life Safety

• Manage Fire Alarm design coordination, installation, programming, testing and commissioning
• Coordinate interfaces with BMS, mechanical controls, electrical systems and other building services
• Oversee Cause and Effect development, functional testing, verification and client demonstrations
• Support life-safety testing and Integrated Systems Testing

Planning, Commercial & Procurement

• Manage the package programme, procurement schedule, resources and installation sequence
• Track engineering, procurement, installation and commissioning progress against the baseline programme
• Manage subcontractor and vendor performance, and support technical assessment of tenders
• Monitor costs, variations and commercial risk with the Quantity Surveyor
• Identify and mitigate technical, procurement, programme and interface risks

Quality, Commissioning & Handover

• Ensure compliance with HSE, QA/QC and commissioning requirements
• Manage inspections, test records, snagging and punch-list closure
• Coordinate FAT, SAT, functional performance testing and Level 1 to 5 commissioning
• Make sure alarms, graphics, trends, sequences, reporting and user access meet operator requirements and are fully proven through Integrated Systems Testing
• Manage O&M manuals, as-builts, test records, training materials and turnover documentation
• Support operator training, demonstrations and final client handover

About You

• Degree or recognised qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Controls, Automation or a related field
• 8 to 10 years’ experience delivering BMS, EPMS, controls, ELV, ICT or Fire Alarm systems on major construction projects, including at least 5 years leading or managing packages
• Strong knowledge of BMS, EPMS, HVAC controls, integrated building systems, Fire Alarm systems and Cause and Effect testing
• Experience with structured cabling, fibre-optic infrastructure, ICT systems and specialist integrators
• Proven track record in testing, commissioning, systems integration and handover
• Good grasp of programme, procurement, commercial and risk management
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Fluent English

Desirable

• Experience on data center or mission-critical
• Familiarity with major BMS or EPMS platforms and OT networks
• Experience with BIM, Revit, Navisworks or similar tools
• Experience running complex Integrated Systems Testing programmes
• Chartered Engineer status or equivalent accreditation