BMS Technical Director

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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 AECOMs 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 youll 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 FATs and SATs.
• 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 selfmotivated and capable of remote working.

Come grow with us:

And lets not forget about the perks at AECOM. Youll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and wellbeing customized to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a worklife balance that suits your lifestyle technical practice networks AECOM University and volunteering days. 

Qualifications :

Ready to push the limits of whats 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

At AECOM we value everyones 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!