Smart Buildings Commissioning Manager

Base Location: London | We're proud to offer a Flexible First approach to work, and this role is no exception.

Salary: Competitive Salary + Bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.

Working Pattern: Permanent| Full Time | Flexible First options available

What is the Role? 

We are seeking a highly skilled BMS Commissioning Manager to join our team covering London and the South East of England. As a BMS Commissioning Manager you will play a critical role in delivering key projects to our clients In this role you’ll time will be typically split between the following activities:

Commissioning:

• Commission BEMS and Control systems per customer and project requirements, creating custom software strategies, graphics, conducting wiring checks, plant start-ups, and troubleshooting.
• Foster collaboration with stakeholders and customers to create a high-performance project culture, supporting validation processes and project handover.

Line management responsibility for a team of engineers including:

• Allocating resources, planning, and monitoring team performance to meet project and departmental goals.
• Ensuring adherence to Health & Safety documentation, company procedures, and national operating standards.
• Identify skills gaps, manage training, and complete essential project handover documentation (e.g., RAMS, O&Ms).

What do I need?

• Extensive experience commissioning BEMS and Control systems, particularly Siemens PX and Trend IQ4, with knowledge of Siemens Desigo CC, Trend IQ Vision, and integration of M-Bus, Modbus, Bacnet protocols.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills, adept in Microsoft Office, with proven ability to build relationships and meet deadlines.
• Highly organized, capable of managing multiple contracts, direct reports, and customer relationships simultaneously.
• Skilled in problem-solving, people management, and motivating teams, with potential opportunities for commissioning engineers seeking advancement.
• Due to the nature of this role, it’s essential you possess a full driving licence.

About our Business

SSE Smart Buildings business makes some of the most iconic buildings come alive!

We're one of the largest building controls companies in the UK, renowned for our sustainability credentials; and enjoy strategic relationships with leading technology companies including Honeywell (Trend & Tridium); Siemens and Distech.

We design, install, monitor, maintain and optimise building control and energy systems – helping to achieve optimised working environments leading to the reduction of energy consumption in buildings, and decarbonisation. Our energy efficiency measures include building energy management systems (BEMS), lighting control, heat pumps, battery storage and solar PV solutions encompassing the application of data analytics to provide building performance insights.

Working alongside our colleagues in SSE Energy Solutions, we provide some of the most critical building control, energy generation and supply services required by a Zero Carbon World – enabling commercial and public sector customers achieve their sustainability targets.

We love being a market leader and topping out some outstanding projects to the very highest of standards - on time and within budget!

What's in it for you?

We offer an excellent package with 34 days annual leave entitlement. Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare, salary sacrifice car leasing and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site.

As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments you need during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more.

What happens now?

All applications should be made online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome.

If you would like to discuss any working flexibly requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Tristan.Holdsworth@sse.com

EXTERNAL: Before commencing your role with SSE, you'll need to complete our pre-employment screening process. This will consist of a criminality and credit check.

INTERNAL: As a courtesy, please let your current line manager know you are applying.

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