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6 December 2026

BMS Project Manager - London

Location UK
Type Contract/Interim
Job Ref 54478

BMS Project Manager – London 

Location: London (projects across Central London & surrounding areas)
Type: Contract

Overview
We are seeking an experienced BMS Project Manager to lead the delivery of commercial building and data centre projects across London.

This role requires a technically strong BMS professional who has progressed into project management and can lead teams, manage clients, and deliver projects end-to-end across fast-paced environments.

You will take ownership of multiple BMS packages from design through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery against programme, cost, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full lifecycle of BMS projects from handover through to commissioning and client sign-off
  • Lead and coordinate BMS engineers, subcontractors, and wider MEP teams
  • Deliver projects across commercial offices, mixed-use developments, and data centres
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Act as the primary client interface, chairing meetings and providing updates
  • Manage technical submissions, RFIs, and documentation
  • Ensure integration of BMS with HVAC, electrical, and critical systems
  • Monitor programme, cost, risk, and performance, driving corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and industry standards
  • Identify and manage variations and commercial opportunities
  • Support and mentor junior engineers and commissioning teams

Technical Requirements

  • Strong hands-on background in BMS / controls engineering
  • Experience with major BMS platforms such as Tridium (Niagara N4) and Trend (IQ / IQ Vision)
  • Exposure to Schneider, Siemens or similar systems is desirable
  • Solid understanding of HVAC systems, plant control strategies, and MEP integration
  • Ability to review control philosophies, schematics, and system architecture
  • Experience supporting or overseeing commissioning, functional testing, and optimisation

Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a BMS Project Manager or Senior Engineer stepping up
  • Track record delivering commercial BMS projects (£500k – £3m+)
  • Exposure to data centre or mission-critical environments is highly desirable
  • Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, cost reporting, and variations

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
  • SMSTS, SSSTS, or CSCS
  • Manufacturer certifications such as Trend or Tridium
  • PRINCE2 or PMP

BMS Project Manager – London 

Location: London (projects across Central London & surrounding areas)
Type: Contract

Overview
We are seeking an experienced BMS Project Manager to lead the delivery of commercial building and data centre projects across London.

This role requires a technically strong BMS professional who has progressed into project management and can lead teams, manage clients, and deliver projects end-to-end across fast-paced environments.

You will take ownership of multiple BMS packages from design through commissioning and handover, ensuring delivery against programme, cost, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage full lifecycle of BMS projects from handover through to commissioning and client sign-off
  • Lead and coordinate BMS engineers, subcontractors, and wider MEP teams
  • Deliver projects across commercial offices, mixed-use developments, and data centres
  • Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
  • Act as the primary client interface, chairing meetings and providing updates
  • Manage technical submissions, RFIs, and documentation
  • Ensure integration of BMS with HVAC, electrical, and critical systems
  • Monitor programme, cost, risk, and performance, driving corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and industry standards
  • Identify and manage variations and commercial opportunities
  • Support and mentor junior engineers and commissioning teams

Technical Requirements

  • Strong hands-on background in BMS / controls engineering
  • Experience with major BMS platforms such as Tridium (Niagara N4) and Trend (IQ / IQ Vision)
  • Exposure to Schneider, Siemens or similar systems is desirable
  • Solid understanding of HVAC systems, plant control strategies, and MEP integration
  • Ability to review control philosophies, schematics, and system architecture
  • Experience supporting or overseeing commissioning, functional testing, and optimisation

Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a BMS Project Manager or Senior Engineer stepping up
  • Track record delivering commercial BMS projects (£500k – £3m+)
  • Exposure to data centre or mission-critical environments is highly desirable
  • Strong team leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Experience managing multiple projects concurrently
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, cost reporting, and variations

Qualifications (Desirable)

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services, Electrical, or Controls Engineering
  • SMSTS, SSSTS, or CSCS
  • Manufacturer certifications such as Trend or Tridium
  • PRINCE2 or PMP
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Josh Baxendale
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