BMS Commissioning Lead at Alternative Heat

The Contracts department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on-site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem-solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.

 

The BMS Commissioning Lead will be responsible for overseeing the installation of all BMS/Controls  containment, cabling, termination and commissioning of Building Management Systems within our assembly facilities. You will work alongside the Project Manager to supervise the full BMS lifecycle from installation through to post-handover performance, ensuring systems are efficient, fully integrated, and aligned with client and project objectives.

 

In addition, you will play a key role in maintaining quality standards across all BMS activities — ensuring that works are delivered in line with company quality procedures, project specifications, and industry best practice. You will also be responsible for any non-conformances, and working closely with the Quality Manager to ensure corrective actions are documented, tracked, and closed out in a timely manner.

 

Job Title | BMS Commissioning Lead
Location  | Banbridge, Co. Down
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Project Manager

 The role involves overseeing all aspects of BMS (Building Management System) engineering across multiple projects, ensuring efficient subcontractor performance, adherence to project programmes, and compliance with company HSEQ policies. Responsibilities include managing BMS installation and commissioning, coordinating with project managers and contractors, attending progress meetings, and proactively addressing risks to project delivery. The position requires monitoring materials and stock levels, verifying drawing revisions, managing RAMS documentation, and ensuring all point-to-point tests are completed and recorded. Additional duties include preparing installation and “as-installed” drawings, contributing to O&M manuals, issuing daily progress reports with forecasts, and collaborating closely with MEP management and site teams to plan, prioritise, and deliver projects safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.