BEMS Commissioning Engineer

BEMS Commissioning Engineer Job Description.

About the Role: As a Commissioning Engineer at Imperium Building Systems, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our technical systems are accurately tested, verified, and commissioned. You'll work closely on-site with project managers, principal engineers, and our electrical installation teams, ensuring every project meets our high standards from initial testing through final handover.

Project Specific Responsibilities

• Review and familiarise yourself with project designs, operations descriptions, network topology, and control panel documentation upon assignment.
• Assist principal engineers with software creation and development when necessary.
• Attend initial site visits alongside project management to understand the specific system requirements and installation.
• Supervise and carry out electrical testing, verification, and pre-commissioning, ensuring all documentation is accurately completed and installations meet Imperium's high standards.
• Perform approved control panel modifications as instructed, ensuring documentation is updated promptly.
• Ensure correct labelling and identification of all system components and cables throughout installation.
• Address any safety or quality concerns immediately with project managers and principal engineers; cease activities if necessary for safety.
• Power up control panels systematically, testing each circuit methodically.
• Set up and thoroughly test network systems including TCP/IP and serial devices, verifying configurations match design specifications.
• Conduct meticulous testing of all safety interlocks and operational functions.
• Connect and verify functionality of all field devices, sensors, and actuators, ensuring accurate system responses.
• Programme and set up digital field devices such as inverters, digital sensors, and display equipment.
• Perform detailed functional checks against operational descriptions, adjusting and optimising system strategies as required, alongside the principal engineer.
• Tune systems for efficient operation (PID loops, switching bands), ensuring systems perform optimally during environmental commissioning stages.
• Collaborate with principal engineers on third-party systems integration.
• Maintain regular system backups, documentation, and complete Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), ensuring thorough record-keeping for project completion.

General Responsibilities

• Participate actively in training junior team members and developing educational materials for the Imperium Academy.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Maintain high standards of professional and ethical conduct, adhering to the Engineering Council’s ethical principles.
• Support a workplace culture of safety, continuous improvement, and environmental responsibility.

Qualifications & Experience Required:

Essential Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ/HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related field).
• Strong knowledge and experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and building services engineering.
• Proven technical experience in commissioning engineering, specifically relating to electrical, network, and automation systems.
• Competency with engineering software and diagnostic tools for testing and commissioning processes.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking, serial communication protocols, and associated diagnostic tools (PING, TRACERT, IP scanners, etc.).
• Understanding of control panel wiring, modifications, and schematic drawings.
• Specific training or certification:
  • BCM01 - BCM06 
    
  • ECS Card (Building Controls Engineer Grade)
  • Tridium N4 TCP
  • Trend Controls

Desirable Qualifications

• Professional accreditation or certification related to electrical engineering or commissioning (e.g., CEng, IEng).
• Training or certification in relevant BMS/Control systems:
  • North BT
  • KNX
  • Distech

Experience

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a commissioning engineer in a related industry (building services, automation, or BMS).
• Proven track record of successfully commissioning complex technical systems.
• Previous experience in supervising site-based teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Experience working in the high-end & luxury residential sector. 
  
• Experience dealing directly with clients, consultants, and managing site-related documentation effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to identify technical issues proactively and implement solutions efficiently.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communicator, comfortable interacting at all organisational levels.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proactive, independent, and reliable with excellent organisational abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

If you are passionate about engineering excellence, client satisfaction, and professional growth, we would love to hear from you.