Project Engineer – BEMS Optimization(UK visa sponsorship available)

Job Description

About the Role

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Project Engineer to join our BEMS Optimizations division at Optimized. You’ll play a key role in delivering small to medium-sized projects — including upgrades, optimization works, and both planned and reactive maintenance — while contributing to long-term energy efficiency and decarbonization goals for our clients.

You’ll be hands-on in software strategy development, project delivery, and client engagement, working closely with Project Managers and occasionally leading small teams to ensure successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver small and medium-scale BEMS projects, including upgrades and optimization works

Lead or support commissioning, integration, and software modification activities

Develop and deploy building control and energy optimisation solutions

Oversee projects from planning through to completion, ensuring delivery on time and within budget

Coordinate with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to meet project objectives

Conduct PPM and reactive maintenance across client sites

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, identifying opportunities for improvement

Promote best practices in Health & Safety, including RAMS reviews and site assessments

Support business growth through knowledge sharing, training, and mentoring within the project team

What We’re Looking For

Qualification in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (HNC/ONC or equivalent)

Proven experience maintaining and optimising Building Management Systems (BMS)

Proficiency in Trend (IQ Vision desirable) and/or Tridium systems

Knowledge or experience with Cylon systems (desirable)

Strong problem-solving and technical skills with attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently or as part of a team

Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

We’re looking for someone with a purpose-driven mindset, a collaborative approach, and a genuine passion for sustainability and innovation.

What We Offer

We’re proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal growth:

Competitive salary (from £45,000 DOE)

Electric company car or enhanced car allowance

£900 funding for a home EV charging point

Overtime rates (1.5x or 2x hourly rate)

Working away allowance (3.75 hours per night)

On-call payment (£35/day)

25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 28 with service (+ bank holidays)

Option to buy/sell up to 3 days holiday each year

5% matched pension and life insurance

Private medical insurance and enhanced family leave

Cycle to Work and EV salary sacrifice schemes

Professional development and sustainability allowance

Up to 1 professional membership fee covered annually

1 paid volunteer day per year + 2 sustainable travel days

Award-winning wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Helpline and Online GP service

About Optimised

We are Optimised — a team of over 140 professionals committed to driving the world’s transition to net zero.

With offices in Ashby, Blackpool, Bristol, and Sittingbourne and engineers operating nationwide, we deliver integrated energy and sustainability solutions that help organisations reduce carbon emissions and achieve measurable energy savings.

As a certified B Corp, we put purpose before profit — upholding the highest standards of social, environmental, and ethical performance. Our work spans Carbon Impact, Utility Management, and Building Optimisation, helping clients reach their decarbonisation goals while achieving strong returns on investment.

At Optimised, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a flexible, inclusive, and values-led culture, where innovation, wellbeing, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Visa Sponsorship & Inclusion

We welcome applications from international professionals — visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.

We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We’re open to alternative working patterns and will make any reasonable adjustments needed to support you through the recruitment process.

If you have a medical condition or access requirement, please let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Feel free to share your pronouns in your application.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to make a real impact and help drive the journey to net zero, we’d love to hear from you.