Are you an experienced BMS Project Engineer ready to take the next step into Project Management? Or perhaps you're already a BMS Project Manager, but you're finding yourself spending more time managing spreadsheets than actually getting involved in the engineering?
You got into this industry because you enjoy the technical side of BMS.
Understanding how systems work. Solving problems. Working with engineers. Getting projects delivered properly.
But as your career progresses, it can sometimes feel like you're moving further and further away from the engineering itself.
What if you could take ownership of your own projects, manage the commercials and lead delivery, without losing the technical side of what you do?
We're working with a major BMS business looking for a technically strong Project Manager to join its growing National Accounts team.
And they're not necessarily looking for someone who's been a Project Manager for the last ten years.
If you're a strong Project Engineer, or even a Commissioning Engineer who's already getting involved in project delivery, this could be an excellent opportunity to take that next step.
The Opportunity
You'll take ownership of a portfolio of BMS upgrade and energy optimisation projects for some of the UK's most recognisable household brands.
These aren't enormous construction projects that take 18 months to deliver.
They're typically shorter, more focused projects within existing buildings, where the objective is to improve performance, upgrade controls, reduce energy consumption and deliver tangible improvements for the customer.
Individual projects will generally range from £20,000 to £150,000, with delivery times ranging from a couple of weeks to a few months.
You'll manage an annual portfolio worth approximately £1m–£1.2m, typically overseeing around 20–30 projects at various stages of delivery.
Some customers will also have larger, multi-site programmes, giving you the opportunity to coordinate upgrades across an entire estate.
The work is varied, technically interesting and predominantly delivered directly for end-user customers.
And importantly, this is a Project Management role where your technical knowledge genuinely matters.
You'll be expected to understand the engineering, challenge solutions, support your engineers and take responsibility for delivering projects successfully.
The Role
You'll manage your projects from initial handover through to completion, taking ownership of both the technical and commercial delivery.
You'll work closely with commissioning engineers, subcontractors, customers and the wider project delivery team.
You'll be responsible for managing a portfolio of BMS upgrade, retrofit and energy optimisation projects, taking ownership from the initial kickoff through to final handover.
That includes developing functional specifications, supporting technical design, reviewing panel drawings and control strategies, and making sure the engineering requirements are properly understood before work begins.
You'll plan and coordinate engineering resources across your projects, supervising commissioning engineers and subcontractors while ensuring delivery remains on schedule.
Alongside the technical responsibilities, you'll take ownership of project budgets, costs, variations and commercial performance, working directly with customers to manage expectations and build strong relationships.
You'll attend project kickoffs, site meetings and handovers, identify potential delivery issues and work closely with your engineers to resolve technical challenges.
You'll have genuine ownership of your projects, but you'll also have an established engineering team supporting delivery.
The expectation isn't that you personally commission every system.
It's that you understand what's being delivered, know what good engineering looks like and can lead the people responsible for getting it done.
Are You a Project Engineer Ready to Step Up?
This is where we're keeping an open mind.
You don't necessarily need to be an established Project Manager to be considered.
Perhaps you're currently a BMS Project Engineer who's already involved in technical design, coordinating engineers, dealing with customers and managing elements of project delivery.
You understand functional specifications. You're comfortable reading panel drawings. You know how BMS projects come together.
But you haven't yet had the opportunity to take full ownership of the commercial side.
That doesn't have to be a barrier.
If you've got the technical knowledge, the ability to take responsibility and the right attitude, the wider commercial and Project Management skills can be developed.
Equally, if you're already an experienced BMS Project Manager who misses being involved in the technical side, this could be exactly the kind of position you're looking for.
The priority is finding someone who understands BMS engineering and enjoys making projects happen.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone with a strong background in the BMS industry, whether that's through Project Management, Project Engineering or Commissioning.
You'll need to be technically confident, with the ability to understand and develop BMS functional specifications, interpret panel drawings and work with control strategies and engineering documentation.
You should understand how BMS projects are delivered, from the initial engineering and design stages through to commissioning and final handover.
Experience coordinating or supervising engineers and subcontractors will be important, as will the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise workloads and keep delivery moving forward.
You'll be comfortable speaking directly with customers, solving technical problems and taking responsibility when something needs sorting.
We're looking for someone proactive, organised and capable of working independently, but equally comfortable collaborating with the wider engineering and delivery team.
You don't need to have every aspect of Project Management mastered already.
If you're technically strong and ready to develop the commercial side, we'd still like to speak with you.
What About Location and Travel?
The position is predominantly home based, with flexibility to manage your own diary.
However, this isn't a fully remote Project Management role.
The business believes that successful projects start with getting the right people together, understanding the site and building relationships with the customer.
You'll be expected to attend project kickoffs, handovers and site visits throughout delivery where you can add value.
Approximately 60–70% of the work is concentrated around London and the South East, making these locations particularly suitable.
However, candidates based further afield, including the Midlands, will also be considered.
Most of your day-to-day work will be within a reasonable travelling distance of home, although occasional national travel will be required for key customer projects.
There may even be the occasional opportunity to support projects overseas.
You'll have autonomy over your diary, but you'll be expected to be visible, proactive and involved in delivering your projects.
Why This Role?
Stay technical while progressing your career.
This isn't a position where you'll spend your entire week updating spreadsheets and chasing reports. You'll remain involved in specifications, design, engineering decisions and technical delivery while developing your commercial and Project Management responsibilities.
Variety rather than one enormous project.
You'll work across multiple customers, sites and technologies, delivering focused upgrade projects that typically run for weeks or months rather than years. You'll regularly see the results of your work.
Work directly with major end users.
You'll support well-known national brands with BMS upgrades and energy efficiency improvements across their property portfolios, building genuine relationships with the people responsible for their buildings.
A genuine opportunity to step up.
If you're a technically strong Project Engineer who's ready for more responsibility, this is an opportunity to develop into a full Project Management position without having to abandon the engineering side.
Join a growing, well-supported team.
The National Accounts division is expanding, with investment in additional people and resources. You'll join a business with an established reputation, a strong customer base and the backing to deliver its projects properly.
Autonomy and flexibility.
You'll have the freedom to manage your own diary, work from home where appropriate and take responsibility for delivering your projects, without unnecessary micromanagement.
What You Get
The position offers a basic salary of up to £70,000, depending on experience, alongside a company car and a full company benefits package.
You'll benefit from predominantly home-based working, with the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own diary around the needs of your projects.
You'll have access to an established portfolio of national-account customers, delivering technically varied BMS upgrades and energy optimisation projects across a wide range of commercial buildings.
For someone stepping up from Project Engineering, there's the opportunity to develop your commercial and Project Management skills while continuing to use your technical expertise.
And with the National Accounts team continuing to grow, there are excellent opportunities for longer-term development and progression within the wider business.
Interested?
Whether you're already a BMS Project Manager looking for a more technically involved position, or a Project Engineer ready to take the next step, we'd like to hear from you.
You don't need to be someone who enjoys sitting behind a spreadsheet all day.
You need to understand BMS, enjoy working with engineers and customers, and take pride in getting projects delivered properly.
If you're looking for greater ownership, more responsibility and the opportunity to progress your career without losing touch with the engineering, this could be a brilliant move.
Get in touch with VIGO Recruitment for a confidential conversation.