Commissioning Engineer

Job Title: BMS Commissioning Engineer Location: Birmingham (Central) Salary: Up to £55k per year + £400 car allowance Shift Type: Monday–Friday, 8-hour day Benefits: Overtime, Christmas shutdown, annual leave loyalty bonus, training & development, employee benefits scheme, annual salary reviews, long-term progression The Company A well-established and growing Building Management Systems specialist delivering high-profile projects across the West Midlands. The business works with modern control technologies and has a strong pipeline of secured work, offering stability and career growth. Projects range from smaller works in the thousands through to multi-million-pound developments across sectors including education, Sports and commercial office spaces.

The Role An opportunity has arisen for an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer to join a growing project delivery team. This is a site-based role focused on commissioning BMS solutions on construction and refurbishment projects from installation through to client handover. Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out end-to-end commissioning of BMS installations across new build and refurbishment sites, ensuring systems are delivered in line with design specifications and client requirements.Perform point-to-point checks, I/O validation, panel inspections, and network verification to confirm correct operation of sensors, actuators, meters, and third-party interfaces.Accurately complete commissioning sheets, test documentation, and sign-off records in line with project QA procedures and client standards.Provide structured reports detailing completed works, outstanding actions, system performance, and site observations to support project tracking.Work closely with Project Managers, software engineers, electricians, and subcontractors to identify root causes of issues and implement corrective actions.Review control philosophies, drawings, and sequences of operation to ensure commissioned systems align with the original design and industry standards.Adjust control strategies, setpoints, alarms, and graphical interfaces to optimise system performance and resolve operational issues.Assist with consultant and end-user demonstrations, system proving, and formal handovers to ensure client acceptance.Provide on-site guidance and technical support to less experienced engineers to maintain consistent commissioning quality.Support post-handover activities including diagnostics, remedial works, and optimisation visits to maintain client satisfactionRequirementsMinimum 4 years’ BMS industry experienceCapable of developing and modifying softwareProven site commissioning backgroundExperience with platforms such as Trend, Tridium, Delta, Cylon, or ABBStrong HVAC and control strategy knowledgeAbility to edit and troubleshoot software/graphicsConfident reading schematics and specificationsElectrically competent (essential)CSCS card (or equivalent)Full UK driving licenceTravelPredominantly West Midlands projectsOccasional travel to Oxford and Manchester (expenses paid)Interview ProcessInitial telephone interviewCompetency-based face-to-face interviewPertemps Engineering Division This role is being handled by Pertemps Engineering.

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