BMS Technical Director

Company Description

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Job Description

Start here. Grow here.

Within the Building Engineering Division, we are currently seeking a full time BMS Technical Director. This role is to be based at one of AECOMs UK Offices. – (London, St Albans Leeds, Edinburgh, Manchester and Bristol)

As part of AECOM’s Specialisms Operating unit the BMS team will form part of the Technology engineering group and shall  provide BMS design and support services to complement and enhance the design activities of the Mechanical and Electrical teams.

The role covers the design of BMS systems across a wide range of industry sectors including office fit out, mixed use, industrial through to multiple government, public sector and commercial organisations.

The Successful candidate will have the following:

• A solid foundation of understanding or analysis of client business practices and goals.
• Develop and formulate solutions to client problems on assigned projects. 
• Under general direction, be responsible for the creation of work plans and task definitions. 
• Have broad technical knowledge but possesses an area of specialization or focus.
• The ability to grow and build a team.

Accountabilities:

• Sector engagement with Building & Places Business unit sector leads and general Building Engineering Liaison.
• Production / Workload Management.
• Provision of technical support and input to the BMS team.
• Business Development.
• Hold or happy to hold if successful an active Security Clearance.
• IMS Quality Management & Technical Assurance.
• Oversight of Project Finances.
• Knowledge Management.
• Promotion of SH&E good practice and a leader in solving any SH&E issues.

Key Skills Required:

• Commercial experience in building services industry (consultancy or contractor) to include installation and testing of control systems and Control system commissioning. 
• Document writing, with a strong attention to detail.
• Project Management.
• Strong technical & design skills in Controls, BMS to include mechanical and electrical systems design.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate at Senior Manager / Director level, architects, M&E contractors and others.
• Smart Building experience.
• Knowledge of Open communication standards and technologies
• Passion for technology and innovation in building management.

What you’ll do! 

• Stakeholder engagement
• Gathering data and technical information to support projects
• Spec writing.
• Development of Point Schedules.
• Semantic Modelling of building systems data.
• Conducting System Condition surveys, producing reports and recommendations for clients.
• Completion of Feasibility Studies, Energy Management Surveys, Specification reviews & evaluation.
• Providing Application advice to clients.
• Production of Concept / Scheme designs, performance specifications and detailed design development.
• Engaged in Tender Management and Tender Vetting on behalf of the client.
• Production of Cost/Bid analysis.
• Project Management on behalf of clients to include project progress reporting and Contract Administration as applicable.
• Responsible for Commissioning Management and Snagging on behalf of clients.
• Conduct system witness testing and reporting. Attendance at BMS FAT’s and SAT’s.
• Production of case studies.
• Sales and work winning.
• Client systems training.
• Presentations.
• Employers’ requirement writing.

The role will include national working with occasional travel required where deemed necessary by projects location / need. The role will require that the candidate is available travel to various AECOM offices where required. In addition to office working, the successful candidate should be self-motivated and capable of remote working.

Come grow with us:

And let's not forget about the perks at AECOM. You'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days. 

Qualifications

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? 

Requirements:

• Minimum HNC level related engineering mechanical qualification or Degree in building services engineering, electrical engineering or computer science.
• Good BMS systems knowledge (e.g. Trend, Tridium, Niagara) gained through industry work experience working for a BMS/Control systems manufacturer, as a contractor or specialist systems integrator or in a similar consultancy role.
• Description of operation / cause and effect matrix development.
• Chartership or working towards.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at [email protected]

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

Additional Information

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About AECOM

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.