About the role
Balfour Beatty, working in partnership with Rolls-Royce, is seeking an experienced and technically driven BMS Design Manager to support the delivery of complex and high-profile engineering projects across the Rolls-Royce estate in Derby.
This is a pivotal role within our project delivery team, responsible for ensuring Building Management Systems are effectively integrated into the design, commissioning, and operation of critical MEP infrastructure. From the earliest stages of project development, you will undertake detailed reviews of tender and design information, assessing the sufficiency of control strategies and identifying opportunities to enhance system performance, operability, and maintainability. You will also provide technical support to estimating and pre-construction teams, helping to shape robust and innovative BMS solutions from project inception.
As the technical lead for BMS design, you will manage specialist subcontractor design packages, reviewing and approving key deliverables including Descriptions of Operation, control panel drawings, equipment submittals, and associated technical documentation. Working closely with design consultants, project managers, commissioning teams, and specialist contractors, you will ensure that MEP systems are designed with the appropriate controls, devices, and interfaces required to support effective commissioning and long-term operational performance.
What you'll be doing
As a Design Manager you will:
- Lead and manage the design and development of Building Management Systems across multiple projects and facilities.
- Produce, review, and approve BMS design documentation, specifications, drawings, and technical submissions.
- Ensure all BMS designs comply with industry standards, client requirements, and relevant legislation.
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, controls, and project teams to deliver integrated engineering solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout project delivery.
- Support project planning, design reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering initiatives.
- Manage relationships with specialist contractors, consultants, and technology providers.
- Oversee commissioning strategies and provide technical support during installation and handover phases.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- Proven experience in BMS design, controls engineering, or building automation systems.
- Previous experience managing complex BMS design projects within industrial, commercial, or critical environments.
- Strong understanding of HVAC controls, energy management systems, smart buildings, and integrated building technologies.
- Knowledge of industry-standard BMS platforms and control systems.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering standards.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Professional accreditation or membership of a relevant engineering institution is desirable.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: [email protected]
Job Reference: BBUK19483
