Senior BEMS Consultant

Senior BEMS Consultant

Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + health insurance, car allowance, pension scheme, 30 days annual leave, professional development + more

Location: Head Office - Camberley (with UK travel required)

Role Overview

My client is looking for a BEMS Consultant that will work directly with clients to deliver a full range of BEMS (Building Energy Management Systems) and System Consultancy services. The role involves a variety of responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle, from conceptual discussions to feasibility, scheme design, detailed design, tendering, and implementation. The consultant will either work independently or as part of a wider team, ensuring thatservices add value at every project stage.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys, produce detailed reports, and provide recommendations for clients based on system condition findings.
• Conduct Energy Management Surveys and Specification reviews and evaluations to assess project viability.
• Provide expert application advice to clients regarding BEMS solutions.
• Produce conceptual and scheme designs, performance specifications, and contribute to detailed design development for BEMS projects.
• Lead tender management processes, including tender vetting and preparation of cost/bid analysis.
• Manage projects on behalf of the client, including reporting on progress, contract administration, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Oversee commissioning management, including snagging and conducting system witness testing, as well as attending BMS Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT).
• Develop case studies to demonstrate successful project outcomes.
• Review and update building energy logbooksto ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Deliver client systems training to ensure smooth project execution and operational efficiency.
• Maintain and improve personal CPD, sharing knowledge with colleagues and clients.
• Ensure all project activities are captured in the CRM tool to foster collaboration and continuity across teams.

Key Skills Required

• Demonstrable experience in the building services industry, particularly within consultancy or contracting. Knowledge of installation, testing, and commissioning of control systems is essential.
• Strong experience in managing projects, with a focus on timely delivery and quality assurance.
• Expertise in BMS (Building Management Systems), including iBMSand controls, with the ability to develop and implement technical solutions.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, ensuring accurate reporting and system evaluations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior managers, directors, architects, M&E contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, persuade, and influence.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficient in IT, with experience in software tools relevant to BEMS and project management.
• Strong self-management skills, with a proactive approach to professional development and project execution.
• A strong passion for technology and innovation within the field of building management and energy efficiency.

Experience & Qualifications

• HNC in a related engineering discipline (electrical or mechanical).
• Degree in building services engineering or electrical engineering.
• Extensive knowledge of systems such as Trend, Tridium, and Niagara, with prior experience working for a BMS/Control systems manufacturer, as a contractor, or a systems integrator.
• Experience working within building services consultancy is highly desirable.
• Membership or accreditation with CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) is desirable.

Working Conditions

• This role is primarily based at the company's head office in Camberley.
• Travel to client sites across the UK will be required, with the expectation of flexibility to accommodate project needs.