SSE Energy Solutions – Smart Buildings
BEMS Support Engineer
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BEMS Support Engineer
Smart Buildings Support Engineer – Limited Field-Based Roles (North East England)
Base Location
Field-based, covering North East England.
Remuneration
- Competitive salary, based on experience
- Annual bonus
- Extensive benefits package including financial, wellbeing, and family support
Working Pattern
- Permanent Full-Time
- Flexible start options available
About the Role
At SSE Smart Buildings, we’re expanding our BMS (Building Management Systems) Support Team to drive innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence. As a Smart Buildings Support Engineer, you’ll apply your expertise to predictive preventive maintenance (PPM), energy optimisation, and technological advancements—helping us deliver a smarter, greener future for businesses and communities.
Our team supports critical building infrastructure across the UK, contributing to the zero-carbon transition by optimising energy performance. Ready to merge hands-on troubleshooting with strategic problem-solving? This role offers: ✔ A meaningful impact on sustainability ✔ Fast career growth in a thriving BMS sector ✔ The chance to shape the future of building efficiency
Key Responsibilities
Preventative & Reactive Support
- Execute scheduled BMS maintenance, minor upgrades, and system modifications to improve efficiency.
- Troubleshoot and resolve reactive breakdowns, including out-of-hours emergency callouts as required.
- Maintain 24/7 operational resilience for buildings across the North East.
Drive Innovation
- Propose system enhancements, hardware/software updates to maximise energy performance.
- Conduct data analysis and reporting on routine inspections, optimising energy consumption and reducing costs.
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Stakeholder Collaboration
- liaise with clients, contractors, and suppliers to co-ordinate works effectively.
- Provide technical guidance to end-users, ensuring compliance with safety/codes.
Essential Requirements
✅ Technical Expertise
- Proven experience with:
- Siemens (S7, Apogee), Trend, or Tridium BMS platforms
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) systems configurations (Note: Full training for Siemens Apogee offered if role experience is transferable.)
✅ Customer Focus
- Strong customer service mindset with a proactive problem-solving approach.
- Ability to build trust through clear communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
✅ Practical & Adaptive Skills
- On-call availability for shifts outside core hours.
- Full UK driving licence for fieldwork (when based in regions/applicable).
- Comfort with fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
✅ Soft & Technical Blend
- Analytical + creative thinking to drive continuous improvement.
- Willingness to upskill in data analytics, AI-driven BMS trends (future-ready opportunities).
Desirable (Nice-to-Haves)
- Prior experience in waste heat recovery systems or onsite renewable energy integration.
- Familiarity with IoT applications in smart buildings. -Written or oral skills in customer safety narratives, where BEMS disciplinary procedures are included.
Why Work with SSE Smart Buildings?
crowing leadership in sustainable tech:
- A top 3 Honeywell Trend Partner and the first Siemens Master Partner.
- Delivered 70+ energy optimisation projects annually.
Buildings are critical to our net-zero strategy:
- Our controls and energy solutions cut waste, empower smarter choices.
- Drive the shift towards zero-carbon infrastructure—HOME
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#Flexible Benefits to fit your life
Financial Support
- Discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships.
- Interest-free loans on tech/transport (e.g. cycle-to-work scheme).
- Localised season ticket loans.
Wellbeing
- 24/7 access to online GP.
- Stress-level GP support counselling & 24/7 mental health support.
Family & Growth
- Extended paternity/maternity pay.
- Career progression with training investment.
We Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
At SSE, equal opportunity goes beyond words. We eliminate barriers so every applicant can perform at their best—from reasonable adjustments on applications to fostering psychological safety in the workplace.
If you’d like to arrange support for your application process, including discussions pre-application, contact: 📧 andrew.elder3@sse.com 📞 +44(0)1738 340826
Our ethically rigorous selection framework comes with an emphasis on candidates who might help diversify technical-talent pools today.
How to Apply
Applicationprocess is online-only:
- Access the application via the option labelled [Apply Now].
- Qualifications/Experience must be evidenced.
- Rise further shortlisted: We’ll confirm progress after the closing deadline.
⚠ Post-acceptance: Clear criminality checks (DBS) and credit checks applies.
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