At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic engineering team and oversee BMS diagnostics and troubleshooting.
- Company: Join a stable, innovative company with a strong technical team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and a mix of on-site and office work.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering while working on complex commercial systems.
- Qualifications: Experience in BMS systems and proven leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are recruiting an experienced BMS / Commercial Gas Engineer to operate as a Technical Team Leader (TTL), providing hands‑on expertise alongside the supervision of a multidisciplinary engineering team. This role sits at the heart of our commercial operations and will suit someone with a strong Building Management Systems (BMS) background, commercial gas knowledge, and the confidence to lead engineers across multiple workstreams. You’ll report directly to the Commercial Lead and will be responsible for a team of 5, including Gas Engineers and Wet Fitters, delivering planned and reactive maintenance across commercial sites.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical leadership and day‑to‑day supervision of a commercial engineering team
- Act as the senior technical point of contact for BMS diagnostics, fault‑finding and troubleshooting
- Oversight of commercial gas plant, heating systems, HVAC and associated controls
- Support, develop and performance‑manage engineers on site
- Technical ownership of BMS systems, including:
- Trend / KNX systems
- Heat metering and billing platforms
- Integration, monitoring and fault resolution
- Ensure works are delivered safely, compliantly and to agreed standards
- Liaise with clients, management and office teams to maintain service excellence
- Mix of on‑site and office‑based work, depending on operational need
About the Systems
BMS systems control critical building infrastructure including fire alarms, ventilation, heating and energy management. This role requires strong electrical and computer‑based diagnostic capability within a specialist building controls environment.
About You
We’re keen to speak with candidates who are commercially experienced and can demonstrate leadership as well as hands‑on technical ability.
- Strong experience working with BMS systems (Trend, KNX or similar)
- Commercial environment experience (domestic background not suitable)
- Proven supervisory / team‑leading experience across multiple engineers
- Technical fault‑finding and diagnostic expertise
- Solid understanding of commercial heating plant and controls
- COCN1, ICPN1, TPCP1A, CDGA1, CIGA1
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience with heat metering and energy billing platforms
- Candidates with strong BMS experience but limited gas exposure will still be considered, provided they bring the right leadership and commercial mindset.
Why Join Us?
- Key leadership role within a technically strong commercial team
- Opportunity to shape and develop engineers
- Varied, complex systems across commercial sites
- Stable, long‑term position based from Knowsley
Closing Date: 10th July 2026 (We may close early due to high demand)
BMS / Commercial Gas Engineer in Knowsley employer: Liberty Group
Join a dynamic and supportive work environment as a BMS / Commercial Gas Engineer in Knowsley, where you will play a pivotal role in leading a talented engineering team. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on varied and complex systems that are crucial to our commercial operations. Our commitment to employee development and a collaborative culture makes us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
