Design Manager; Building Management Systems

About the role

Buildings are no longer just physical spaces—they are intelligent, connected environments that drive sustainability, efficiency and user experience. At Balfour Beatty, we're delivering some of the UK's most complex and innovative projects, and we're looking for a Building Management Systems (BMS) Manager to help lead the way.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in transforming how buildings perform throughout their lifecycle. Working across our Regional Buildings portfolio, you'll drive the integration of smart technologies, optimise building performance, and ensure our clients benefit from data-driven, sustainable solutions that meet the demands of the future.

If you're passionate about digital buildings, energy efficiency and delivering technical excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact on projects that matter.

As a (BMS) Design Manage
r you will:

• Lead the delivery of Building Management Systems across multiple Regional Buildings projects.
• Manage BMS design development, coordination and technical assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively with clients, consultants, supply chain partners and project teams.
• Oversee BMS commissioning, testing and handover processes.
• Ensure integration with HVAC, lighting, energy management, security and life safety systems.
• Support digital building strategies, smart building initiatives and sustainability objectives.

You will have the following:

• Proven experience in BMS design, controls engineering, or building automation systems.
• Previous experience managing complex BMS design projects within industrial, commercial, or critical environments.
• Strong understanding of HVAC controls, energy management systems, smart buildings, and integrated building technologies.
• Knowledge of industry-standard BMS platforms and control systems.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant engineering institution is desirable.

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• - Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• - 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• - Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• - Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless…