Job title: BMS Engineer (Cork)
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Smart World
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Cork
Job published: 19/01/2026
Job ID: 199783

Job Description

BMS Engineer

Location: Cork, Ireland
Salary: Competitive (€70,000 – €80,000 DOE) + Benefits

About the Role

An established building automation specialist is seeking an experienced BMS Engineer to join its growing delivery team in Cork. This is a hands-on role working across a variety of commercial, pharmaceutical, and industrial projects, covering both new installations and upgrades of existing Building Management Systems.

You will be responsible for the full project lifecycle, from engineering and software development through to commissioning, client handover, and ongoing system optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, engineer, and commission BMS solutions for HVAC and associated building services

  • Develop and modify BMS software using platforms such as Trend, Cylon, Siemens, Tridium (Niagara), or similar

  • Integrate third-party systems using BACnet, Modbus, KNX, or IP-based protocols

  • Carry out site commissioning, functional testing, and system optimisation

  • Support project delivery teams to ensure projects are completed on time and within scope

  • Provide technical support, fault finding, and troubleshooting for live systems

  • Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and subcontractors on-site

  • Produce technical documentation, commissioning records, and O&M manuals

Key Requirements

  • Proven experience working as a BMS / Controls Engineer

  • Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and building services

  • Experience with at least one major BMS platform (Trend, Cylon, Siemens, Schneider, Tridium, etc.)

  • Solid understanding of open protocols (BACnet, Modbus, KNX)

  • Ability to work independently on-site and manage your own workload

  • Strong communication and client-facing skills

  • Full driving licence (Ireland)

Desirable

  • Experience working on pharmaceutical, data centre, or regulated environments

  • Electrical or mechanical background

  • Commissioning or integration experience across multi-vendor systems

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary depending on experience

  • Company vehicle or car allowance

  • Pension, healthcare, and additional benefits

  • Long-term career progression with a growing organisation

  • Exposure to high-profile and technically complex projects