Principal BMS Engineer
London (Hybrid)
£80K - £90K
Permanent

Vantage Consulting is recruiting on behalf of a leading global engineering consultancy operating across the UK and internationally, specialising in mission-critical and data centre environments.

We are seeking an experienced Principal BMS Engineer to provide technical leadership across Building Management Systems (BMS), ensuring best-in-class design delivery and integration across complex building services environments.

Role Overview

Reporting to the BMS Controls Associate Director, you will play a key technical leadership role within the BMS function, supporting the design and delivery of high-quality, fully coordinated control systems across major projects.

You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring robust integration of BMS with associated systems including access control, security, fire systems, and client IT networks, while maintaining a strong focus on mechanical and electrical building services.

This is a hands-on role working closely with internal engineering teams, clients, and external consultants to drive innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement across project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce BMS design documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Lead client meetings, workshops, and technical presentations
• Undertake site inspections and witness testing activities
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design development with internal and external stakeholders
• Present design progress at key project milestones
• Attend tender interviews and technical reviews
• Review contractor submissions, including technical documentation and O&M manuals
• Maintain client-specific standards and technical requirements
• Manage design deliverables in line with project programmes
• Support innovation and continuous improvement across BMS design
• Mentor and support junior engineers within the team
• Ensure high-quality, fully coordinated engineering outputs

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong background in BMS engineering within consultancy or complex project environments
• Experience integrating BMS with systems such as access control, security, fire, and IT networks
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and building services systems
• Ability to take ownership of full BMS design and justify technical decisions
• Experience working with design standards and technical specifications
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Collaborative approach with ability to work independently and within global teams
• Knowledge of sustainable building design and low-carbon technologies
• Experience with IT networking systems within building environments

What's on Offer

• £80K - £90K salary
• Discretionary annual profit-related bonus (company performance based)
• Pension scheme
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in London office, 2 days remote)
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• Income protection scheme
• 25 days annual leave
• Opportunity to work on complex, high-profile global projects within a leading consultancy

A fantastic opportunity for a senior BMS professional looking to take the next step into a principal-level role, driving technical excellence across major mission-critical projects.