Environmental Controls Engineer

Environment Controls Engineer within the third level education sector, utilising building controls systems to develop, monitor and report on key metrics to enhance a quality environment and energy efficiency.

Fixed Term Contract to March 2026

Some fantastic benefits including 40 days annual leave and a VERY generous pension scheme, also working in modern and brand new facilities.

Suitable candidates will need to be degree qualified in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, with experience managing BMS across large estates and facilities.

The Role

• Responsible for monitoring the building environment, meeting and liaising with end users to understand and address concerns in a timely manner working closely with Estates Services
• Review and analysis of building environmental management and energy performance utilising building management systems, other monitoring tools and reporting on performance
• Make recommendations for system and strategy changes if required, implementing these as directed.
• Responsible for monitoring and addressing issues with utility metering and data gathering systems including metering devices, software systems and for providing reports as appropriate to the Energy Manager and others.
• Ensures that immediate action is taken in relation to breakdowns in controls and metering working closely as a team with maintenance co-ordinators and direct works staff.
• Liaises with utility suppliers in relation to metering issues.
• Provides a calibration service for meters, gauges, sensors and other instrumentation on a regular basis as may be required by regulation, statute or university procedures. Monitors calibration status on sensors and reports to asset management team to ensure a co-ordinated approach to maintenance.
• Measures, monitors and reports on environmental conditions within buildings (temperature, humidity, air quality, light levels, noise, gas detection etc.) and provides reports with recommendations, implementing as directed.
• Provides energy data for statutory, university statistical reports and for building and services systems performance monitoring and develops and implements management reporting/ dashboard systems.
• Liaise closely with Information Services Department colleagues to monitor and report on the environment for critical IT infrastructure.

What we are looking for

• Degree qualified in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
• Experience managing facilities services across a large estate and buildings
• Experience managing BMS system
• Experience with performance reporting and implementing strategy changes
• Experience developing and implementing energy efficient projects for building controls and facilities
• Technical knowledge of heating plant systems, electrical power and heat distribution
• Excellent communication and reporting skills with ability to work at all levels

Interested? APPLY NOW or reach out to Manpower for more info!