Principal BMS Engineer

RED are an expanding international M&E consultancy, with a proven track record in low energy design, focused on providing excellent design solutions to clients.

Through our market leading technical expertise, we enable the world’s digital infrastructure and develop the built environment whilst also helping clients realise ambitious plans for zero carbon-built environments. We cover the entire life cycle of any building project, with our broad capability offering saving our clients time, money, and effort. Our approach is centred around listening to our clients and interacting energetically with our fellow project stakeholders.

We add value with our people, client service ethos, global delivery strategy, technical ability, and attitude.

We now seek a fully experienced Principal BMS Engineer to be based out of our London office.

Responsible for the running of large projects. Undertakes a client facing role in the development and design and coordination of engineering project services for Control systems, equipment, facilities etc. (Several building types)

Develops designs and specifications for new build mechanical and electrical installations in many building types, in particular within complex technology-based buildings where close control and extensive monitoring systems are required.

Produce points lists for Control Systems

Generate Serial and IP based Controls Network Layout drawings and Schematic Architectures

Write Sequence of Operation documents from review of MEP designs and through discussion and agreement with design engineers.

Produce specifications from fresh where needed, software specification writing tools.

Leads review of Contractors engineering proposals for compliance with the design specifications and any relevant regulations.

Carry out condition surveys and reviews of existing installations. Produce reports and improvement plans.

Day to day decision making on project progress and direct liaison with and provides advice to client

Represents Company at technical meetings with customers, professional teams and Contractor teams.

Ensures engineering calculations and drawings meet required robust industry and legal standards

Specify and attend Factory Acceptance Tests, Site Acceptance Tests and Integrated Systems Tests.

Specify and attend commissioning activities during construction and completion of projects

Leads on the coordination of engineering services

Takes a holistic view in the selection and application of engineering concepts and solutions

HNC/BEng in appropriate engineering discipline or have sufficient equivalent experience

MCIBSE/MIEE or HNC/HND plus appropriate experience or equivale

Working towards Chartered Engineer status

Currently employed as a BMS/BEMS/Building Automation Consulting Engineer

Significant experience of building automation, instrumentation and monitoring systems.

Understanding of networks, network hardware, cabling and network security

Understanding and ability to lead control system designs and report outputs

Ability to keep clear and accurate records and reports

Experience of attending meetings to discussing relevant skillset

Knowledge of MS office (word/excel/outlook)

Ability to prioritise own workload

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team

Act in an ethical manner and follows the principles of the Ethics Charter and Ethics in Practice Guidelines

6+ Years’ experience at Senior Engineer level or above

Adaptable, proactive approach to engineering tasks

Flexible and willing to travel as required to service international projects and clients

Familiar with multiple vendors legacy and current products and keeps track of new and emerging products and technologies

Supports the commercial management of projects and fees

Ability to work autonomously, as part of a wider team, and leading a team

Sound knowledge of key Health and Safety issues and legislation

Ability to use IT based calculation and spreadsheet software

Good working knowledge of leading control systems products, networks and systems including those provided by schneider, siemens and trend.

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