Your region, your P&L, your call — with a 40-person team behind you.

You’ll run a mature Southern region with around 40 Full Time staff across projects, service engineering and operations. You'll set the plan, own P&L (revenue, EBITDA, GM%), coach your manager layer and land work cleanly across projects, service and energy works.

You’ll handle escalations with authority and build capacity to grow without burning people out.

• Move the numbers: improve margin, accuracy of forecasts and cash discipline.

• Lead leaders: set objectives, develop successors, and keep delivery calm and consistent.

Must-haves:

• BMS/Controls leadership;
• P&L ownership;
• leading managers/engineers;
• UK RTW.

Benefits: pension up to 10%, 25–27 days + buy/sell, healthcare perks, EV scheme, tech & retail discounts.
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Feeling stuck in the same routine?

Do you find yourself doing endless PPMs with no variety, no support, and no chance to grow? Are you craving a role where you’re challenged, trusted, and genuinely part of something? Do you dream of a job where you're not just a number – where you’re known, valued, and backed to succeed?

This is your chance to break the cycle. Join a tight-knit, forward-thinking BMS team where service means more than ticking boxes. You'll get variety, development, and a real pathway forward – with T&M works, small projects, and even commissioning exposure.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underused, or left behind… don’t let it happen again.

This is a brilliant opportunity with excellent selling points for the company, the role, and the benefits and rewards that you will receive.

Apply today – your next chapter starts here.

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We are seeking an experienced BMS Electrical Estimator to join a growing team in Watford. Your focus is on producing accurate and competitive cost estimates for projects, working closely with sales, suppliers, and contractors. You’ll need to combine technical expertise with strong organisational skills, ensuring all tenders and proposals are fully compliant and delivered to deadline.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with proven electrical estimating experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across multiple stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for proposed projects based on specifications and project diagrams.
• Collaborate with the Sales team to develop competitive tenders.
• Liaise with client representatives, contractors, suppliers, and consultants as required.
• Undertake project-specific estimating work in line with departmental needs.
• Ensure timely ordering and delivery of electrical materials, equipment, and plant.
• Review and authorise purchase orders and invoices in line with procedures.
• Support continuous improvement by contributing to post-costing reviews of completed projects.
• Attend meetings, training, and industry events where necessary.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven background in electrical estimating, ideally with exposure to Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Strong understanding of electrical specifications, project diagrams, and drawings.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with clients and suppliers.
• Proficient in estimating software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE UK CONSTRUCTION MARKET 

Before commencing employment you will be required to fully complete a pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal record and credit check.

Please note that unfortunately, any applicants without the relevant work experience, or the Right To Work in the UK will be unsuccessful.

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We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer to join a growing projects team, working primarily across London with occasional travel to Oxford, Cambridge, Norwich, and the South.

This role offers the chance to take ownership of commissioning and pre-commissioning works for BMS systems, ensuring smooth delivery and client satisfaction. You will be responsible for configuring software, resolving commissioning snags, providing client demonstrations and training, and supporting trainees on site.

Solid hands-on experience with BMS commissioning, particularly Trend and Tridium, with additional exposure to Delta, Schneider, Distech, or open protocols such as Modbus, MBus, and BACnet being advantageous.

In return, you will benefit from a competitive salary up to £60,000, monthly car allowance or lease (EV or plug-in hybrid), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, wellbeing support, a full benefits package, and structured training to advance your career.

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BMS Commissioning Engineer | Midlands | Smart Buildings / BMS / Controls

Seeking an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer to deliver high-performance system installations across commercial, healthcare, and data centre environments.

Develop software strategies, graphics, and undertake full commissioning to ensure systems perform to optimal standards. Competitive salary and career development on offer. Full UK driving licence required.

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Step beyond routine service work and into a dynamic project role as a BMS Small Works Project Engineer. Covering the Midlands and London, you'll take ownership of upgrade and expansion projects generated by service visits—delivering tailored works using Trend and Tridium systems. From quick on-the-go enhancements to full-lifecycle project delivery, you'll apply your technical knowledge to improve building performance and energy efficiency. This isn’t just reactive support—it’s a chance to engineer meaningful change, backed by a strong service and projects team. You’ll receive a salary of £50k–£55k, a company car or allowance, 25+8 days holiday, pension, and a discretionary bonus. If you're ready to elevate your BMS career, this role offers the autonomy, variety, and technical challenge to take you there.

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Are you a detail-driven designer with a passion for precision and solving technical challenges?

A specialist engineering business is seeking a Control Panel CAD Designer to join their growing team in Tunbridge Wells, focusing on innovative control panel design for building automation systems.

Using SEE Electrical software, you’ll create clear, accurate wiring diagrams while collaborating closely with procurement, production, and project teams.

A solid understanding of electrical systems and standards is key, along with experience designing within a BMS or controls environment.

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Are you a skilled BMS Commissioning Engineer based in London or the South East of the UK, and are looking to advance your career in the dynamic world of BMS and smart buildings?

Join a forward-thinking team where you’ll take charge of commissioning cutting-edge Building Management Systems like Trend, Tridium, Siemens, and more. From field point-to-point checks to collaborating with clients and delivering innovative solutions, this role offers variety, technical challenges, and the chance to make a real impact.

With excellent career progression, training opportunities, and a supportive team environment, this is your opportunity to thrive in a growing industry.

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We're looking for a highly capable BMS Project Engineer. This isn't just a job; it's a chance to take real ownership of complex building management systems. You'll be working on important projects in Central London, ensuring buildings run efficiently and sustainably.

This role demands a detailed understanding of the entire project lifecycle, from initial design to final testing. We need someone who can handle the technical challenges of modern BMS solutions and work closely with other professionals.

Looking for candidates with experience in systems like Schneider, Trend, Tridium, Distech, or Delta. A solid grasp of mechanical and electrical building services is also essential.

If you're confident in your abilities and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.

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We’re looking for a skilled BMS Service & Small Works Engineer to join a leading team working across London and the Home Counties. In this role, you’ll be delivering high-quality service, maintenance, and commissioning support on Trend IQ2–IQ5 systems, with opportunities to broaden your expertise across other platforms such as Tridium and Distech.

You’ll work independently and as part of a collaborative team, diagnosing faults, recommending system upgrades, and ensuring clients’ buildings operate at their best.

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