BEMS Engineer

About the Role

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Building Energy and Management Systems Engineer to join our team in London on a permanent basis.

The Building Energy Management Systems Engineer will ensure the optimal and reliable performance of Building Management Systems (BMS), energy‑related systems, and critical building services across Bank of America's London estate. The role combines technical monitoring, fault resolution, reliability reporting, energy performance optimisation, and support for environmental compliance‑helping CBRE deliver a safe, efficient, resilient and sustainable workplace experience.

• Monitor, operate and optimise BEMS systems, ensuring environmental conditions always meet CBRE and client‑specified parameters.
• Identify, investigate and resolve BMS alarms or escalating through the correct channels where needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve operating efficiency.
• Produce monthly equipment reliability reports and trend analysis.
• Perform predictive failure analysis of critical equipment.
• Analyse graphical data, trends, and alarms to diagnose plant faults and system inefficiencies.
• Track energy usage and environmental conditions (temperature, CO₂, humidity, etc.) using BMS and supporting digital platforms.
• Lead and identify energy‑reduction initiatives by recommending and implementing plant optimisation strategies.
• Report data centre energy efficiency and critical system reliability.
• Work closely with CBRE and client sustainability teams to improve building energy performance and support Net Zero initiatives.
• Physically conduct routine inspections, calibration of field devices, preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on BMS‑connected building services and plant.
• Physically assist mechanical and electrical teams to diagnose faults on HVAC, electrical, and building services systems.
• Participate in audit and compliance reports.
• Ensure all reactive and planned maintenance tasks are recorded accurately within the CBRE system.
• Produce weekly and ad‑hoc reports detailing anomalies, environmental events, energy trends, and system performance.
• Collect weekly and monthly meter readings/reports and monitor & analyze energy use.
• Maintain compliance with contractual KPIs, SLAs, and Health & Safety requirements.
• Develop strong working relationships with client representatives, CBRE colleagues, subcontractors and data analysts.
• Carry out hands‑on repairs/replacements to building services equipment, including VAV boxes and FCUs, involving accessing ceiling voids, climbing ladders, working at height, and handling tools and equipment. Physically capable of lifting 25 kg.
• Arrange and oversee all BEMS‑related planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and reactive callouts, ensuring tasks are scheduled, delivered, and recorded in line with CBRE and client standards; collaborate with specialist BEMS contractors, coordinate access, support investigations, and ensure remedial actions meet high technical standards.

• Formal training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chiller or BMS control systems.
• Relevant accreditation such as CNET, CDCTP, CDCMP, CDCSP.
• Experience with senior engineer access levels to building automation systems (e.g., Trend, Distech, Siemens, Sauter, Honeywell, Carel).
• Experience with lighting control systems.
• Experience & knowledge of network IT infrastructure/networks.
• Experience in data centre or critical workplace environments.
• Understanding of energy‑management principles and low‑carbon building operation.
• Deep knowledge of Building Management Systems, including operation, monitoring, diagnostics, and alarm interpretation.
• Experience maintaining mechanical and electrical building services equipment.
• Ability to analyse system performance data and implement technical improvements.
• Highly competent IT skills and familiarity with digital building platforms.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with technical teams and client stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and committed to maintaining high service standards.
• Attention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement and energy efficiency.
• Proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Office, Corrigo & Power BI.