Specialist Building Systems (SBS) Engineer

About this role

The University is seeking applicants with a bias towards BMS and controls and this is an exciting opportunity to join a team of existing Estates professionals in delivering outstanding maintenance; building alterations; and improvement projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering our carbon ambitions (see our commitments here) and reducing our energy consumption. As well as being a pivotal part of the day-to-day operations of how, when and why our spaces are conditioned.

The University has a diverse mix of buildings, of various ages and this role will play a key role in the future development of the Estate.

About you

The University is seeking applicants with a bias towards BMS and controls we therefore need experience in both hardware and software elements.

You will require experience of monitoring systems; fault finding and progressing resolutions (we use external contractors, so experience with managing contractors could be beneficial). On some occasions it may be necessary to prepare specialist briefs or designs for external contractors or internal stakeholders.

Due to the nature of Estates activities you’ll be required to occasionally attend construction sites, plant areas, or other campuses. So, please ensure you will be able to manage these conflicting demands and have experience in managing time efficiently and effectively.

Our specialist engineers are responsible for infrastructure within various areas including: Security Systems (Access Control; CCTV; Intruder); Fire Alarm Systems, IT/Telephony Infrastructure and BMS (HVAC Monitoring) and look forward to you joining our team.

Where is this role based?

This post is based at our lively Frenchay campus where we have invested in the latest facilities and resources to give both our staff and students access to everything they need to succeed.

However, there could be activities as part of this role at any of our Campuses. 

Why UWE Bristol?

We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South-West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. We offer a wide range of employee benefits including progressive pay rates.

We particularly encourage applications from global majority candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area of the organisation, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit.

As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability.

Further information

If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role please contact:

Richard Kimber by email: Richard2.Kimber@uwe.ac.uk

Interviews are scheduled to take place at our Frenchay Campus, 3rd June 2025.

This is a full-time, permanent post.

This post is available on a job share, for applicants wishing to work part time.

UWE Bristol is a campus-based University, therefore the role is campus based and for a minimum of 3 days per week (for full time applicants, pro-rata for job share).

The University has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. You will therefore be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We may be able to sponsor qualifying candidates for this role under the Home Office Skilled Worker visa route. Please read our Skilled Worker Guidance to assess if you will be eligible.

UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.

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