BEMS Optimisation Engineer

About the role

We’re looking for a skilled Building Management Systems Engineer to join our cross functional Engineering division.

You will work within our engineering team to perform optimisation works and carry out planned, preventative and reactive BMS maintenance to deliver impactful solutions, and ensure smooth, efficient operations for our clients, on Trend, Cylon and Tridium systems.

We work with a range of Companies including well-known brands and high-end delivery and service is core to everything we do.

Core benefits for this role include:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Electric Company car (further details below) or car allowance which is enhanced if you choose to lease an electric vehicle through our Company EV salary sacrifice scheme
• £900 funding for a car charging point installation at your home
• Overtime rates of 1.5 or 2 x hourly rate depending on the day and time of overtime performed if applicable
• Working away payment of 3.75 hours per night if you are asked and agree to stay overnight to complete client works
• On-call payment of £35 a day for time spent on call outside of working hours

If you choose to take an electric company car following your probation period you will have the ability to choose from available options within our company criteria, examples include VW ID7 and Polestar 2 or 3 models (subject to availability).

Our contractual hours are 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday) however due to the nature of the work and client requirements there may need to be on call or complete overtime and pay for this is always provided as detailed.

Further benefits are detailed later in this job advert.

What you’ll actually do

• Undertake site based and remote BMS system maintenance
• Fault finding BMS related controls issues and identifying the route cause from software to HVAC plant
• Delivery of project works including high level integration and energy optimisation
• Liaise with internal management, clients and third parties to achieve project goals
• Support installation and commissioning site works
• Develop and deploy BMS and energy optimisation works
• Support the growth of the business by expanding skills through development and training as well as sharing knowledge and skills with others to aid in growth of the overall project delivery team
• Work in a team environment; motivating and supporting all team members during the lifecycle of a project
• Build and maintain relationship with the clients, looking after the needs of their sites, and making improvements where applicable

enefits

As well as our values led and inclusive culture, we also have a great benefits package:

• Overtime and on call payments
• Car allowance and EV car scheme or Company Car
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days with length of service (+ bank holidays)
• Option to buy / sell up to 3 days holiday each year
• Contributory pension scheme (5% Matched)
• Life Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave policies
• Award-winning Employee Assistance Helpline and Online GP Service
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual Railcard
• Annual flu jab and eye test
• A professional development and sustainability allowance
• 2 x sustainable holiday travel days
• 1 day off paid each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Up to one professional membership fee paid for by the Company each year
• Reward for introductions scheme

What you’ll be able to offer

• Experience in the maintenance of Building Management Systems
• Qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (Ideally equal to HNC/ONC)
• Trend qualifications or proven equivalent experience. Tridium, Cylon, Delta also desirable.
• ECS/CSCS Gold card holder
• Full UK drivers’ license
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Purpose driven mindset
• An open and approachable manner, backed up by high moral and ethical standards
• Proactive attitude that brings drive, energy and passion to the role
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and be a strong team player
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships both digitally and in person
• Strong resilience and positivity particularly in challenging situations
• Accountability to yourself and others
• High IT literacy skills and attention to detail

About us

We are Optimised, a team of 140 people driven by passion to create a positive impact and make a real difference in the world!

With offices across the UK in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, and Sittingbourne, and our team of engineers working nationwide, we pride ourselves on delivering impactful solutions to optimise the world’s transition to net zero and beyond.

We recognise that the climate emergency is the greatest challenge of our generation, and we're driven both personally and professionally to be a force for positive change.

We deliver a range of integrated energy and sustainability solutions spanning Carbon Impact, Utility Management and Building Optimisation that help our clients achieve their decarbonisation goals whilst delivering significant returns on investment.

As a certified B Corp, we place purpose before profit, upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, diversity, inclusion, and accountability in everything we do.

At Optimised, we know that our people are our greatest asset. That's why we offer a flexible, fun, and supportive environment where everyone has the opportunity to perform to their best.