Join a dynamic team at the forefront of building management innovation.
As a Building Management Systems (BMS) Technician, you will be a key member of the University's Technical Operations Team, supporting the operation and maintenance of the Building Management System and associated smart building technologies across the University estate.
The University of St Andrews operates one of the largest Building Management Systems in Scotland, with almost 100 buildings and around 40,000 monitoring and control points connected to our Siemens Desigo CC system. The BMS plays a vital role in maintaining comfortable, safe and energy efficient environments across our teaching, research and residential buildings.
This is a varied, hands on role where no two days are the same. The position involves a mix of office based work and on site activity across the University estate. You will support the day to day operation of the University’s BMS, responding to reactive issues, investigating system alarms and building performance concerns, carrying out fault finding activities and identifying opportunities to improve system performance and energy efficiency.
Working closely with the University’s Heating and Electrical Trades Teams, you will also be involved in practical maintenance activities, including replacing and commissioning sensors and field devices, supporting utility metering systems and assisting with the delivery of maintenance activities, service improvements and energy saving initiatives across the estate.
The role also involves coordinating and responding to incoming requests, working as part of a team rota to review system issues, provide initial technical input and ensure that work is appropriately progressed.
You will also have the opportunity to be involved in projects that trial and introduce new technologies to further optimise building performance and support the University’s sustainability ambitions.
Applicants should ideally have a technology or engineering
Previous experience of working with a Building Management System would be beneficial, although full training and ongoing support will be provided. This includes formal Siemens Desigo CC front end and Siemens PX controller training, providing an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within a highly specialised and rapidly evolving field.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Membership of the S&LAS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
- 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.
Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Amanda Cook - [email protected]
At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.
We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions
This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on [email protected].
Closing Date: 24 July 2026
Please quote ref: TG1235DD
Estates
Salary: £32,080 - £37,694 per annum
Start Date: As soon as possible
