SSE Energy Solutions – Smart Buildings
BEMS Support Engineer
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Smart Buildings Support Engineer – North East England
Base Location: Field based, covering North East England
Salary:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Bonus scheme
- Benefits package supporting finances, wellbeing and family
Working Pattern:
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Flexible First options available
About the Role
We are expanding our BMS (Building Management Systems) Support team through a critical role overseeing sustainable building optimisation. As a Smart Buildings Support Engineer, you’ll bring innovative skills and forward-thinking solutions to help us create a greener tomorrow – for your family, community, and beyond.
Want to make a real difference?
- Join an executive award-winning Support business.
- Enhance your expertise through PPM (Preventative/Predictive Maintenance) activities and energy-saving projects.
- Play a key part in shaping the future of sustainability in regions like the North East.
Key Responsibilities
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Maintenance and Enhancement
- Conduct pre-planned BMS maintenance, minor upgrades, and additional site modifications.
- Perform small-scale evolutions to system efficiency and planning.
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Reactive Support
- Diagnose and resolve reactive breakdowns during business hours and as part of the out-of-hours on-call rota.
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System Advocacy
- Propose upgrades and energy-focused system improvements for cost-driving efficiency.
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Reporting
- Generate clear, detailed reports from onsite activities.
Essential Requirements
To excel in this role, you’ll need:
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Technical Proficiency
- Hands-on experience with Siemers/Trend/Tridium BEMS/HVAC buildings controls.
- A head start, but not guaranteed, with Siemens Apogee dotwork (full training provided).
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Stakeholder Engagement
- Exceptional communication skills, ensuring collaboration with customers, contractors, and internal teams.
- Demonstrated customer-focused dedication with a professional mindset.
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Agility and Travel
- Open to an agile on-call system and the need for site visits.
- Requires a full UK driving licence (mandatory).
About SSE Smart Buildings
We are a leading BEMS supplier in the UK and beyond:
- Ranked as a top 3 Honeywell Trend Technology Partner.
- This year becoming the first Master Partner in Siemens.
- Known for precision, innovation, and delivering sustainable building solutions on time, budget, and CO₂ standards.
By supporting clean energy systems and controls, we ensure buildings align with net-zero goals.
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Why Work With Us?
A range of benefits tailored to fit your life:
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Health & Wellbeing
- Discounts on private health insurance and gym memberships via Radius.
- A free online GP service with 24/7 counselling support.
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Lifestyle Flexibility
- Interest-free loans for tech or transport (e.g., bike schemes through Cycle to Work).
- Generous family entitlements: *maternity, *adoption, and *paternity leave coverage.
Diversity and Inclusion
At SSE, expectations meet opportunities for all.
We commit to:
- Equal opportunity employment: Making flexible adjustments for dishapability and background representation.
- A work environment where everyone thrives, especially those currently underrepresented.
Contact Andy Essex for personalised approaches: andrew.elder3@sse.com or (+44) 1738 340826.
Ready to join us?
Apply online via the button linked on SSE’s careers page.
Our process after the submission deadline includes:
- An acknowledgement on your application updates.
- Post offer, the legal due diligence will require a criminality check and credit check.
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