BEMS Engineer

Job Description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions is a leading global provider of integrated facilities and corporate real estate management. We are recruiting for a Building Energy and Management Systems Engineer to join our team in London on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate to join a global account team.\n \nThe Building Energy Management Systems Engineer will ensure the optimal and reliable performance of Building Management Systems (BMS), energy-related systems, and critical building services across Bank of America's London estate.

The role combines technical monitoring, fault resolution, reliability reporting, energy performance optimisation, and support for environmental compliance-helping CBRE deliver a safe, efficient, resilient and sustainable workplace experience.\n \nWhat you'll do:\n\nMonitor, operate and optimise BEMS systems, ensuring environmental conditions always meet CBRE & Client-specified parameters.\n\nIdentify, investigate and resolve BMS alarms or escalate through the correct channels where needed.\n\nProactively identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption and improve operating efficiency.\n\nProduce monthly equipment reliability reports and trend analysis\n\nPredictive failure analysis of critical equipment\n\nAnalyse graphical data, trends, and alarms to diagnose plant faults and system inefficiencies.\n\nTrack energy usage and environmental conditions (temperature, CO₂, humidity, etc.) using BMS and supporting digital platforms\n\nLead and identify energy-reduction initiatives by recommending and implementing plant optimisation strategies.\n\nReporting of data centre energy efficiency and critical system reliability\n\nWork closely with CBRE and client sustainability teams to improve building energy performance and support NetZero initiative\n\nPhysically conduct routine inspections, calibration of field devices, preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on BMS-connected building services and plant.\n\nPhysically assist mechanical and electrical teams to diagnose faults on HVAC, electrical, and building services systems.\n\nProviding and participating in audit and compliance reports\n\nEnsure all reactive and planned maintenance tasks are recorded accurately within the CBRE system.\n\nProduce weekly and ad-hoc reports detailing anomalies, environmental events, energy trends, and system performance\n\nWeekly and monthly meter readings/reports and monitoring & analysis of energy use\n\nMaintain compliance with contractual KPIs, SLAs, and Health & Safety requirements.\n\nDevelop strong working relationships with client representatives, CBRE colleagues, subcontractors and data analysts.\n\nCarry out hands-on repairs/replacements to building services equipment, including Variable Air Volume (VAV) boxes and Fan Coil Units (FCUs), which will involve accessing ceiling voids, climbing ladders, working at height, and handling tools and equipment. Physically capable of lifting 25kgs.\n\nArrange and oversee all BEMS-related Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and reactive callouts, ensuring tasks are scheduled, delivered, and recorded in line with CBRE and client standards. This includes working closely with specialist BEMS contractors, coordinating access, supporting their investigations, and ensuring all remedial actions are completed to a high technical standard.\n \nWhat you'll need:\n\nFormal training in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, chiller or BMS control systems.\n\nCNET or similar accreditation such as CDCTP CDCMP CDCSP\n\nExperience of senior engineer access levels to building automation systems examples such as Trend, Distech, Siemens, Sauter, Honeywell, Carel.\n\nExperience of lighting control systems\n\nExperience & knowledge of network IT infrastructure/networks\n\nExperience in data centre or critical workplace environments.\n\nUnderstanding of energy-management principles and low-carbon building operation.\n\nDeep knowledge of Building Management Systems, including operation, monitoring, diagnostics, and alarm interpretation.\n\nExperience maintaining mechanical and electrical building services equipment\n\nAbility to analyse system performance data and implement technical improvements.\n\nHighly competent IT skills and familiarity with digital building platforms.\n\nExcellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and within a team.\n\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills to work with technical teams and client stakeholders.\n\nSelf-motivated, proactive, and committed to maintaining high service standards.\n\nAttention to detail with a focus on continuous improvement and energy efficiency.\n\nExcel, Mircosoft office, Corrigo & Power BI\n \nAbout CBRE Global Workplace Solutions:\n \nAs one of CBRE's core global businesses, Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) provides end-to-end services to occupier clients across the entire lifecycle of a building.

Our teams help companies improve their operations and reduce costs, through expert facilities management, project management, real estate and energy and sustainability services. Our dedicated teams work across all industries, and support clients ranging from global Fortune 500 companies to single, iconic buildings.\n \nCBRE Group, Inc. is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with 2019 revenues of $23.9 billion and more than 100,000 employees (excluding affiliate offices).

CBRE has been included on the Fortune 500 since 2008, ranking #128 in 2020. It also has been voted the industry's top brand by the Lipsey Company for 19 consecutive years, and has been named one of Fortune's "Most Admired Companies" for eight years in a row, including being ranked number one in the real estate sector in 2020, for the second consecutive year. Its shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "CBRE."\n \nWhy CBRE\n \nWhen you join CBRE, you become part of the global leader in commercial real estate services and investment that helps businesses and people thrive.

We are dynamic problem solvers and forward-thinking professionals who create significant impact. Our collaborative culture is built on our shared values - respect, integrity, service and excellence - and we value the diverse perspectives, backgrounds and skillsets of our people. At CBRE, you have the opportunity to chart your own course and realize your potential.

We welcome all applicants.\n \nApplicant AI Use Disclosure\n \nWe value human interaction to understand each candidate's unique experience, skills and aspirations. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to make hiring decisions, and we ask that candidates disclose any use of AI in the application and interview process.\n \nApplication Process:\n \nYour application will be reviewed by our Talent Resourcing Team and you will be contacted if you have been successful in being short listed for the role.\n \nNo agencies please.\n \nPlease note: the job title shown above may be different to local job titles used in our business and issued on any contract of employment.\n \n#GWSEMEA