Job summary
Expected Shortlisting
Date
04/02/2026
Planned Interview
Date
11/02/2026
We
are recruiting for a new member of staff to maintain and develop the Trusts
Building Management System (BMS) which is based on Honeywell TREND
architecture. An understanding of BMS control logic and systems architecture
is essential. The key responsibility of the post will be helping to ensure
safe, effective and efficient healthcare is delivered across two major acute
hospitals in Leeds and several other sites.
There
will be a requirement to manage external contractors working for the Trust on
a day to day and individual project level.
Estates staff who work with mechanical and electrical systems will
also be under your direction and there will be opportunities for development
within project management as well as within risk & compliance management,
energy management and intelligent systems.
The
Senior Technical Engineer will report to the Environmental Manager (Energy),
who will be responsible for developing their skills, but they will also work
flexibly and provide ongoing support to senior Estates colleagues. We are
looking for an enthusiastic, team player, who is proactive, resilient and
driven to succeed, with a real commitment to work in the NHS. This is a trust
wide position, predominately based at St James University Hospital in Leeds,
but with flexible working encouraged.
Main duties of the job
This
role provides the following services to the Trust: -
The
BMS Specialist will develop proficiency in the use of the Trend Engineering
tool (SET) with a full understanding of IQ Vision and Trend Tonn devices on
the Niagara 4 platform.
Using
these tools, the BMS Specialist will create and update graphics using the
inbuilt design templates in IQ Vision in conjunction with SET. They will also
create new strategies to enhance control/energy saving.
They
will help Estates by identifying issues with plant, directing them to rectify
faults. They will also check alarm systems are functioning correctly,
resolving any issues as they arise, monitoring the BMS system and attached
devices. The next stage will be reporting issues to Estates colleagues and
shift engineers if urgent. Good written communication skills are required to
produce detailed reports on plant and actions required to engineers and other
colleagues.
A
big part of the role is developing BMS projects and project management,
including ordering small scale BMS works. This involves working closely as a
team with colleagues and developing good relationships with System House
engineers.
This post will require high degrees of both knowledge and experience within BMS environments and require the post holder to work independently from the outset.
About us
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is one of the largest employers in Leeds, employing over
20,000 staff and providing care to 1.6 million patients every year. The
Estates and Facilities team keep the Trust's sites running and manage one of
the largest estate portfolios across the NHS. With over 2,300 staff, we
provide a range of Estates & Facilities management services and ensure
our buildings and environments are fit for purpose, clean and safe.
Whether
we're cleaning wards, maintaining buildings, monitoring environmental impact,
providing staff childcare, delivering hot meals to patients, or patrolling
our sites, we support the delivery of patient care. Guided by our Leeds Way
Values, we are committed to creating the best place to work and being the
employer of choice for estates and facilities in the region.
Leeds
Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk'
members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts
are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove
adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the
shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this
process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any
questions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role provides specialist technical advice and engineering support across a
wide range of business functions including supporting, updating, replacing
and implementing new or enhanced building energy management systems and
applications.
The
Senior BMS Engineers provides technical solutions and support for Estates
& Facilities specific, specialised embedded systems including but not be
limited to access control, building energy management and large-scale
activity systems through mobile devices.
It
is a hands on role that requires the qualifications and experience to work
within BMS panels that are supplied at mains voltage, candidates without the
necessary experience will not be considered.
The
two BMS Engineers work closely with the Trust's Energy Manger in developing
and maintaining the Trust's BMS capabilities. Key areas of responsibility
include:
Liaising with operational managers
to convert their high level non-technical requirements into detailed
technical specifications for the delivery of systems to their requirements
either by adapting configurations locally, or by instructing change to software
design from the supplier.
Taking operational managers
statements of requirements for data analysis and reporting, and crafting
reports from available system data that can be automated to support managers
in their operational decision making.
Maintaining both a high-level
understanding of the business requirements that a system fulfils as well as the
underpinning technical architecture required to deliver those business
requirements, and being able to identify the changes required better meet the
requirements.
Analysing system data to identify
areas of problem or potential improvement for discussion with operational
managers, being sure to communicate highly technical aspects in a
non-technical manner that the operational managers can understand.
Interpreting complex developing
technical issues into a form that can be understood by operational managers,
to avoid these developing into system, data or operational problems.
Managing and maintaining user
accounts and system rights by setting up users, altering user profiles,
regularly reviewing and housekeeping accounts and profiles to ensure only
appropriate access is provided
Maintaining control devices,
re-imaging, repairing and trouble-shooting issues to ensure plant is kept
operational as fully as possible
Recommending changes to control
device configurations, both from the point of view of delivering a highly
secure service as well as ensuring best usage of the investment made
The
post holder is required to communicate complicated and very detailed
information to the following staff or groups of staff who are likely to have
a limited understanding of the systems:
End users at all levels.
IT staff in other sections or
departments across the Trust.
Business and operational managers.
External account
managers/suppliers.
External software/hardware
engineers.
The
post involves prolonged work in the PC environment including VDUs, keyboards
and mice as part of the daily routine.
Advanced
keyboard skills for data input, database manipulation, production of reports,
system upgrades and implementations will be required.
There
will be a regular requirement for prolonged concentration on complex
activities (e.g. problem identification and resolution, system
configuration), and advanced physical skills in terms of accuracy Frequent
requirement to concentrate for long periods when analysing data, system
configurations, developing new control strategies, fault findings bugs in
computer systems and for diagnosing complex problems with regular
interruptions to deal with end user issuers.
Work
is frequently required in dusty, dirty environments when installing or
maintaining embedded hardware.
Whilst
the post is nominally based at Saint James's University Hospital, the post
holder will be expected to travel to, and undertake work at any unit within
the Trust. Work may also be required outside normal office hours including
evenings and weekends (normally by prior arrangement).
Job description
Job responsibilities
This
role provides specialist technical advice and engineering support across a
wide range of business functions including supporting, updating, replacing
and implementing new or enhanced building energy management systems and
applications.
The
Senior BMS Engineers provides technical solutions and support for Estates
& Facilities specific, specialised embedded systems including but not be
limited to access control, building energy management and large-scale
activity systems through mobile devices.
It
is a hands on role that requires the qualifications and experience to work
within BMS panels that are supplied at mains voltage, candidates without the
necessary experience will not be considered.
The
two BMS Engineers work closely with the Trust's Energy Manger in developing
and maintaining the Trust's BMS capabilities. Key areas of responsibility
include:
Liaising with operational managers
to convert their high level non-technical requirements into detailed
technical specifications for the delivery of systems to their requirements
either by adapting configurations locally, or by instructing change to software
design from the supplier.
Taking operational managers
statements of requirements for data analysis and reporting, and crafting
reports from available system data that can be automated to support managers
in their operational decision making.
Maintaining both a high-level
understanding of the business requirements that a system fulfils as well as the
underpinning technical architecture required to deliver those business
requirements, and being able to identify the changes required better meet the
requirements.
Analysing system data to identify
areas of problem or potential improvement for discussion with operational
managers, being sure to communicate highly technical aspects in a
non-technical manner that the operational managers can understand.
Interpreting complex developing
technical issues into a form that can be understood by operational managers,
to avoid these developing into system, data or operational problems.
Managing and maintaining user
accounts and system rights by setting up users, altering user profiles,
regularly reviewing and housekeeping accounts and profiles to ensure only
appropriate access is provided
Maintaining control devices,
re-imaging, repairing and trouble-shooting issues to ensure plant is kept
operational as fully as possible
Recommending changes to control
device configurations, both from the point of view of delivering a highly
secure service as well as ensuring best usage of the investment made
The
post holder is required to communicate complicated and very detailed
information to the following staff or groups of staff who are likely to have
a limited understanding of the systems:
End users at all levels.
IT staff in other sections or
departments across the Trust.
Business and operational managers.
External account
managers/suppliers.
External software/hardware
engineers.
The
post involves prolonged work in the PC environment including VDUs, keyboards
and mice as part of the daily routine.
Advanced
keyboard skills for data input, database manipulation, production of reports,
system upgrades and implementations will be required.
There
will be a regular requirement for prolonged concentration on complex
activities (e.g. problem identification and resolution, system
configuration), and advanced physical skills in terms of accuracy Frequent
requirement to concentrate for long periods when analysing data, system
configurations, developing new control strategies, fault findings bugs in
computer systems and for diagnosing complex problems with regular
interruptions to deal with end user issuers.
Work
is frequently required in dusty, dirty environments when installing or
maintaining embedded hardware.
Whilst
the post is nominally based at Saint James's University Hospital, the post
holder will be expected to travel to, and undertake work at any unit within
the Trust. Work may also be required outside normal office hours including
evenings and weekends (normally by prior arrangement).
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Ability to appreciate and understand the need for confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive data.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- High standard of personal presentation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or significant relevant experience in a relevant technical environment.
- Equivalent of Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
Desirable
- Specialist training in embedded control systems.
- Trend BMS Systems User and Installer Expert.
Experience
Essential
- Embedded systems used to run buildings estates and facilities services.
- Communicating complex technical issues where there are barriers to understanding.
- Control system configuration/strategy design, fault diagnosis/fixing.
- Experience or working on Estates & Facilities related technical systems.
- Up to date knowledge of current practice, tools and processes used in configuring, supporting or expanding building/logistics/activity related systems.
- Experience and developed skills for accurately analysing or manipulating data, modifying system and hardware configurations to meet agree policy and business processes.
Desirable
- Significant experience within an IM&T project/development environment or equivalent experience.
- Experience of tools and processes used in configuring supporting and expanding building/logistics/activity related systems.
- Use of 3rd party reporting tools for production of management information.
- Control systems configuration, operation and support.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels.
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a team, with only direct supervision when required. Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a team, with onl
- Work flexibly to provide core service coverage as dictated by the service.
- Logical, disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving.
- Well-developed logical and analytical skills.
- Investigate outside of routine enquires and give guidance in resolving complex technical problems.
Desirable
- Consistently seeks to improve service quality.
- Leadership and motivation of others.
- Willingness to keep abreast of market developments within this field.
- Good negotiation, persuasion and resolution skills.
Person Specification
Other Criteria
Essential
- Ability to appreciate and understand the need for confidentiality and discretion in dealing with sensitive data.
- Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post.
- High standard of personal presentation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or significant relevant experience in a relevant technical environment.
- Equivalent of Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installations
Desirable
- Specialist training in embedded control systems.
- Trend BMS Systems User and Installer Expert.
Experience
Essential
- Embedded systems used to run buildings estates and facilities services.
- Communicating complex technical issues where there are barriers to understanding.
- Control system configuration/strategy design, fault diagnosis/fixing.
- Experience or working on Estates & Facilities related technical systems.
- Up to date knowledge of current practice, tools and processes used in configuring, supporting or expanding building/logistics/activity related systems.
- Experience and developed skills for accurately analysing or manipulating data, modifying system and hardware configurations to meet agree policy and business processes.
Desirable
- Significant experience within an IM&T project/development environment or equivalent experience.
- Experience of tools and processes used in configuring supporting and expanding building/logistics/activity related systems.
- Use of 3rd party reporting tools for production of management information.
- Control systems configuration, operation and support.
Skills and Behaviours
Essential
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, at all levels.
- Commitment to behaving honestly, openly, impartially and fairly.
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a team, with only direct supervision when required. Ability to work under pressure and to tight timescales as part of a team, with onl
- Work flexibly to provide core service coverage as dictated by the service.
- Logical, disciplined and systematic approach to problem solving.
- Well-developed logical and analytical skills.
- Investigate outside of routine enquires and give guidance in resolving complex technical problems.
Desirable
- Consistently seeks to improve service quality.
- Leadership and motivation of others.
- Willingness to keep abreast of market developments within this field.
- Good negotiation, persuasion and resolution skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
