Building Energy Management Systems Specialist Engineer

Job Title: Building Energy Management Systems Specialist Engineer

Location: Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: £54,793+ Depending on skills and experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Ownership, development and promulgation of standards and specifications relating to industrial control systems
• Ownership, development, and promulgation of standards relating to cyber Security in industrial control systems and operational technology (OT)
• Oversee surveys, audits, and process confirmations of system condition, performance operation, and supplier performance
• Identification of opportunities for efficiency improvements, development of business cases and support to the implementation of opportunities
• Provide specialist support to facilities management engineers and maintenance professionals across Air locations through the lifecycle of facilities
• Collaboration with external stakeholders to ensure quality, continuity, and safety of utilities and building systems
• Supporting the wider Engineering and Sustainability team on the development of innovation opportunities to decarbonise the estate and manufacturing systems

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Detailed understanding of industrial control systems and BEMS, with good knowledge of related industry standards, guidance and legislation
• Basic understanding of mechanical building services fundamentals, with knowledge of related industry standards, guidance and legislation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Auditing and risk management, including the implementation of risk management frameworks and assessment methodologies
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Be able to work well collaboratively as well as autonomously, without the need for day-to-day direct oversight
• Have a strong business awareness with an understanding of the challenges involved in working for a multi-national Organisation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis tools

Desirable

• Building Controls Industry Association qualifications (level 3) or equivalent – not essential but nice to have

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Energy & Sustainability Team:

The Energy & Sustainability team is a tight-knit group of six specialists, sitting within the wider Facilities Engineering & Sustainability team who work at the intersection of energy efficiency, industrial control systems, and cyber security, ensuring the resilience, sustainability, and security of our estate.

We collaborate with a diverse range of experts, including Energy & Environmental Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and BEMS Engineers, as well as key stakeholders across Estates, Asset Management, Finance, Digital, and Cyber Security. Together, we set the standards for industrial control systems, operational technology (OT) security, and building management systems (BMS), ensuring the continuity of critical manufacturing operations.

From conducting surveys, audits, and system performance reviews to identifying efficiency improvements and supporting the decarbonisation of our estate, our team is at the forefront of transformative change. This is an exciting time to join us as we lead the evolution of BMS within a period of significant investment and innovation.

We value collaboration, expertise, and continuous development, offering training and career growth opportunities.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 18th March 2025