Job Description
BMS Bureau Engineer
Location: Colchester (Bureau-based with occasional site visits)
Salary: £35,000 £45,000 + 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays), Pension Scheme, Training & Progression Opportunities (including Trend courses), Employee Discounts & More
About the Role
My client is seeking an experienced BMS Bureau Engineer with strong capabilities in Trend systems to join their growing technical team. This role is primarily bureau-based, monitoring and optimising building performance remotely, with occasional visits to sites for complex diagnostics, commissioning, or system verification.
You ll play a pivotal part in ensuring our clients buildings run efficiently, sustainably, and reliably. If you enjoy problem-solving, analysing performance data, and delivering high-quality engineering support, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking building services environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse Trend BMS systems (Trend 963, IQ Vision, IQ Engineering) to identify alarms, faults, and energy-saving opportunities.
- Carry out remote fault diagnosis, optimisation works, and commissioning adjustments.
- Attend occasional site visits for in-depth troubleshooting, validation, and maintenance tasks.
- Produce clear system reports, performance summaries, and recommendations for clients.
- Work collaboratively with on-site engineers, FM teams, and stakeholders to resolve issues and implement improvements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Trend platforms, software releases, and BMS best practices.
- Support energy efficiency strategies through data-led insights and optimisation.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
- Practical experience working with Trend BMS (Trend 963, IQ Vision, IQ Engineering).
- Strong diagnostic ability (remote and on-site).
- Ability to analyse system data and identify optimisation opportunities.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple systems and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Full UK driving licence (for occasional site visits).
Desirable:
- Trend engineering certification.
- Understanding of other BMS systems or protocols (e.g., BACnet).
- Electrical or controls engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC etc.).
Who We re Looking For
A proactive and analytical engineer who enjoys a mix of remote technical work and occasional field involvement. You will be organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working closely with clients to ensure buildings operate at peak performance.
If you are interested, please apply with your CV or call Damien on (phone number removed)
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