Technical Solutions Manager (BMS) Permanent

The role requires an excellent understanding of BMS systems with a strong understanding of Trend BMS or / and Niagra Framework products.

There are four key objective of this role:

The first being to help in the design and delivery of innovative and energy efficient solutions for both new projects and existing clients for the individual to be able to explore new technologies and to assist in the designing of complete BMS solutions for acquired projects, with focus on the design element. Specifically, the system architecture, controller software, integration requirements and head end solution / design.

The second is to become an expert in Trend IQVision / IQ4 Products and Niagara based products to allow the individual to provide advice and recommendations on client installations as well as being able to support the wider team with new product development and technical support. This experience will be extended to allow a level of expertise that will ensure the individual has the ability to confidently install and commission a variety of projects based on these innovative products.

Have the skill-set to manage the site delivery of BMS projects by working hand in hand with project manager. This extends to managing the installing subcontractors and driving project progress and standards onsite to deliver to works to program.

Deliver PPM activities on strategic sites, where the systems require an enhanced level of technical knowledge. The aim is to gain knowledge of the site and the system. This would allow the individual to make recommendations, resolve immediate issues and induct one of the BMS PPM engineers to the site to allow them to confidently support the site for the long term.

Tasks will include

• Site visits during project mobilisation to understand the most effective system solution and to ensure that proposed is deliverable and meets the technical and practical needs of the project.
• Information gathering on plant and site requirements to ensure the software strategy and head end schematics accurately match.
• Ownership of the project design from point of handover from the sales team to completion of commissioning
• Ensure a robust and effective relationship exists with other members of the delivery team which provides the necessary support to ensure a seamless and professional project delivery.
• Design and configuration of controller strategies / schematics for the core range of BMS and metering systems including Trend, Tridium, Distech
• Utilisation of strategy and schematic designs that can be easily understood and adopted by the commissioning teams.
• Use own initiative to proactively adopt project tasks and coordinate delivery alongside the project managers, project coordinators, engineers, sub contractors and suppliers.
• Deliver works within the allocated time and take an active role in suggesting how to improve project margins
• Contribute to the compilation of documentation / Des Ops / Manuals to support the design.
• Assist in periodic commissioning where efficiencies can be obtained through carrying out site tasks.
• Providing technical support on new innovative solutions that showcase new technologies and integration opportunities.
• Carryout surveys, proposals and quoting of new project works as required.
• Seek opportunities to gain greater experience of Tridium, Trend and Distech through small projects and engineering and by completing the available training courses to become an expert in these systems.

Who will you work with?

• You will be part of a highly experience nationwide team who have built an operation based on supporting each other.
• We are at the highest level of Trends Partnership scheme and have additional Partnerships with Tridium, Distech, Priva, RDM and others.
• Whilst this role is based remotely, you will form a key part of a project team that relies on each other to excel in their areas of expertise.
• We have 40 colleagues within the BMS Operation Nationwide with a support team working centrally from our offices in London.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Ideally a minimum of 4 years’ experience in some form of BMS and controls.
• Strong BMS and Energy related knowledge specifically in Tridium and Trend with certification in training course attendance
• Have a strong understanding on Modbus and BACnet Integration requirements and engineering requirements
• An ability to create optimised strategies from scratch
• A good electrical and mechanical knowledge
• A passion for ensuring Health and Safety standards are a priority in every site activity carried out.
• Commercially able to make good business judgement.
• Motivate and have good cross-functional relationships.
• Competent to maintain the company and client H&S standards.
• Customer focus on providing solutions beneficial to customers
• Willing to learn and have a desire to be the best at what they do.
• Hard working and committed to client delivery to the highest standards.
• An excellent communicator and respected individual
• Enthusiastic with a passion for team and operational success

Additional Information

This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder’s role and/or the needs of the business.