About the role

You will ensure the effective management, control, and support of the University’s various controls systems, including management of support contracts and Controls Supervisors. These controls systems include the Building Management Systems (BMS), various lighting control systems and energy monitoring systems.

The University of Bath has a drive to upgrade the BMS system to ensure we stay a modern campus and this role will be key in managing this project. 

In addition, the University is currently the world leader in our chosen lighting control platform, and the continued role-out of this across the campus will be a core deliverable.

You will:

• oversee the operation and maintenance of control systems including BMS, boilers, CHP plant, LEV systems, and Lighting systems
• assist Craft staff in diagnosing faults and restoring services quickly to minimise downtime
• lead on planned maintenance programmes and ensure compliance across systems
• manage and work closely with contractors and internal stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery
• support long-term planning and contribute to risk assessments and technical documentation

About you

The ideal candidate must have: 

• A recognised engineering qualification on HNC or higher in an appropriate engineering discipline or related subject 
• Relevant qualification or experience in BMS/automated controls related subject for Schneider Sigma, Eco Struxture and Tridium Niagra or similar systems 
• IET 18^th Edition
• Relevant technical experience in larger buildings or commercial facilities
• Good problem solving, customer service and communication skills are a prerequisite of the post

Further information

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday) but you will be expected to participate in the 24-hour on-call rota for which additional payment is provided.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Ben Spicer, Head of Engineer Services (bmbs20@bath.ac.uk) or Natasha Baker, CAFM Manager (nb477@bath.ac.uk)

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff. 

What we can offer you

We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace 
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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Closing Date: 18 Feb 2026

Department: Management, Specialist and Administration

Salary: £38,784 to £46,049