The Construction Index Ltd
BMS Design Engineer
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Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 per annum + Bonus + Car Allowance
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - East
Town/City: Watford, Hertfordshire
Posted: 21/07/2026
Reference: 149895_1784618798
BMS Design Engineer - Data Centre Projects
Are you ready to design the intelligent building systems behind some of Europe's most advanced data centres?
As demand for hyperscale and mission-critical facilities continues to accelerate, we're looking for an experienced BMS Design Engineer to join a team delivering complex building automation solutions across major data centre projects throughout the UK and Europe. This is an opportunity to work on landmark developments where your designs will support facilities that power cloud computing, AI, financial services and global digital infrastructure.
You'll collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams from concept through to commissioning, designing robust and energy-efficient control systems that meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical environments. If you're looking to work on technically challenging projects while progressing your career within one of the fastest-growing sectors in engineering, this role offers exactly that.
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Package Details
- Yearly Salary £65,000 - £85,000
- Yearly Bonus
- Company Car/Car Allowance
- Per Diem Travel Allowance
- Healthcare
- Pension
Responsibilities
- Produce complete BMS design packages for major data centre projects.
- Develop control philosophies, sequences of operation and points schedules.
- Design BMS architecture, control panel layouts and network topologies.
- Produce electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and panel designs.
- Prepare I/O schedules, equipment schedules and technical documentation.
- Coordinate with mechanical, electrical and specialist contractors throughout the design process.
- Ensure designs comply with project specifications, industry standards and client requirements.
- Support commissioning teams with technical queries and design modifications.
- Participate in design reviews, technical workshops and client meetings.
- Assist with value engineering while maintaining system performance and resilience.
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Desired Experience
- Proven experience designing Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Experience with platforms such as Trend, Tridium Niagara, Schneider EcoStruxure, Siemens, Honeywell, Distech, Johnson Controls or similar.
- Strong understanding of HVAC systems, mechanical plant and control strategies.
- Experience producing control schematics, network layouts and BMS documentation.
- Proficient with AutoCAD and other design software.
- Knowledge of BACnet, Modbus, MQTT and other building automation communication protocols.
For more information, please reach out to will.hennessy@clear-er.com
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