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Project Engineer (BMS)

Description

We are hiring for our client, an established and growing building controls specialist, to recruit an experienced Project Engineer (BMS).

Based at the company’s premises in Mallusk, the successful Project Engineer will support the delivery of Building Management System projects across the UK and Ireland. The position will involve overseeing projects from initial sales handover through design, panel build, installation, commissioning and final account agreement. Reporting to the Projects Director, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware and technically capable Project Engineer to join a successful business experiencing continued growth.

Top 3 Things to Know About This Job

1. Deliver varied BMS projects throughout the UK and Ireland

2. Join an established and growing building controls specialist

3. Competitive salary, company benefits and long‑term career potential

The Role

As Project Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from sales handover through CAD design, panel build, electrical installation, commissioning and final account

• Overseeing several varied and live projects simultaneously

• Liaising with internal panel design, panel build and commissioning teams

• Ensuring projects are delivered successfully and within agreed timescales

• Maintaining strong relationships with M&E contractors, clients and end users

• Monitoring project costs, commercial risk and monthly invoicing

• Identifying variations and supporting value‑engineering exercises

• Resolving technical and commercial issues throughout the project lifecycle

• Supporting the successful completion and handover of projects

• Travelling to customer and project sites throughout the UK and Ireland

The Person

The successful Project Engineer should demonstrate:

• Previous experience in a Project Engineer, Project Manager or similar project delivery position

• Experience within Building Management Systems, building controls, electrical engineering or a related technical sector

• Strong knowledge of the BMS industry and its project delivery processes

• Experience working with M&E contractors and end users

• Technical experience with Trend, Tridium, Siemens or another recognised BMS platform

• The ability to discuss and resolve complex technical issues with customers

• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project costs, variations and commercial risk

• The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities

• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship‑management skills

• A calm and solutions‑focused approach when working under pressure

• A full clean driving licence

The Reward

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Permanent, full‑time position

• Varied projects across the UK and Ireland

• High level of responsibility and autonomy

• Long‑term professional development and career progression

• Supportive and experienced internal project teams

Why Hunter Savage

Hunter Savage is a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep market knowledge across Engineering & Operations, Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Legal Practice and In‑House, Financial Services and Insurance, Built Environment, and Science and Pharma.

With offices in Belfast, Dublin, Edinburgh and Manchester, our consultants build long‑term relationships with professionals and employers throughout the UK and Ireland. Our niche‑focused, consultative approach allows us to provide relevant market insight, confidential advice and access to opportunities offering genuine potential for career development.

Salary details are provided as a guide and may be negotiable depending on experience and expertise.

We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria depending on the calibre of response.

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