BMS Automation Engineer
Location
Crumlin, Dublin (site-based project)
Employment Type
Permanent - employed directly by Paul's company and placed on-site with the client
Working Hours
Monday-Friday, 09:00-17:00
Overtime may be required depending on project and site demands
Salary
Final package dependent on experience
Role Overview
This is a permanent, site-based BMS Automation Engineer role supporting a long-term project located in Crumlin, Dublin. The position offers a balance between hands-on service and maintenance work and a broader system-owner style responsibility, with involvement in sustaining, optimising, and developing the site's Building Management Systems.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the reliability and performance of existing BMS infrastructure while also contributing to future projects, upgrades, and programming activities. This role is well suited to a mid-level engineer who enjoys a stable site-based environment, ownership of systems, and ongoing technical development rather than purely reactive maintenance work. Experience with Trend and/or Siemens BMS platforms is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on BMS systems (Trend or Siemens)
Diagnose and rectify faults across existing BMS infrastructure in commercial and industrial environments
Respond to reactive maintenance callouts in a timely and professional manner
Perform software updates, controller reconfigurations, and strategy adjustments
Modify and upgrade BMS hardware and control panels as site requirements evolve
Monitor and optimise energy performance using BMS analytics and data interpretation
Act as a system owner for site BMS platforms, ensuring system stability and performance
Support and participate in future automation and system upgrade projects
Produce clear service and fault-finding reports following site visits
Liaise with clients and site managers to explain findings and propose improvements
Essential Skills & Experience
Experience in servicing and maintaining BMS / control systems within the construction or built environment sector
Strong knowledge of BMS systems, ideally Trend and/or Siemens
Valid CSCS or ECS site card
Competent using Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High attention to detail
Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Full UK driving licence
Interview Process
Two-stage interview process:
Initial telephone interview
Face-to-face interview
Start Date
ASAP
Benefits
Company car or car allowance
Private healthcare
Life assurance scheme
25 days annual leave
