At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage exciting BMS projects from planning to completion, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Join a leading Smart Buildings company committed to sustainability and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, and fantastic wellbeing perks.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in creating sustainable buildings for communities.
- Qualifications: Experience with BEMS/HVAC systems and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Base Location: North West England
Salary: Competitive Salary + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
The role:
As part of our growth plans, we are looking for a Smart Buildings Project Engineer to join our BMS projects team. We are looking for exceptional people who can bring big ideas, new skills and innovative thinking to help us build a world that's more sustainable for you, your family and the community you live in. Our Support business has a fantastic reputation in the industry and has some exciting plans to grow and develop the region further, which you can play a key part in.
You will:
- Manage the delivery of small to medium-sized BMS projects from initial planning through to final handover, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
- Coordinate project activities with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams, managing programme, resources, procurement, and site progress throughout the project lifecycle.
- Carry out the commissioning of BMS hardware and software, including point-to-point testing, functional testing, graphics, and optimisation to ensure systems perform to specification.
- Identify and resolve technical and project-related issues, implementing effective solutions while maintaining quality standards and client satisfaction.
- Produce and maintain accurate project documentation, including progress reports, commissioning records, as-fitted information, and handover documentation to support successful project completion.
You have:
- Good technical experience in Siemens, Trend, Distech or Tridium BEMS/HVAC Building Controls.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to maintain a collaborative working environment with all stakeholders, including customers and external service providers.
- Sound levels of customer service, with a professional approach and a dedication to meeting customer expectations, including delivering technical support, coaching and direction.
- An agile working approach, with flexibility to support an on-call rota structure.
- A full driving licence, as you will be travelling to different sites.
About SSE Smart Buildings:
We are one of the largest BEMS suppliers in the UK - a top 3 Honeywell Trend Technology Partner, and the first Siemens Master Partner. We love being a market leader and topping out some outstanding projects to the very highest of standards - on time and within budget! Working alongside our colleagues in SSE we provide some of the most critical building control and energy generation services required by a zero-carbon world, enabling our customers to achieve their sustainability targets.
Flexible benefits to fit your life:
- Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
- Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service.
- Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme.
- Generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer:
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Andy on andrew.elder3@sse.com / 01738 340826 to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Project Engineer - Smart Buildings in Altrincham employer: SSE PLC
SSE plc is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee wellbeing and work-life balance, offering flexible working patterns in a dynamic hybrid environment. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees have access to generous benefits and opportunities for growth within the energy sector, making it a rewarding place to advance your career while contributing to impactful energy infrastructure projects.
