Job Description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Senior BMS Engineer

Lead the Delivery of Critical Building Management Systems

We're looking for an experienced Senior BMS Engineer to take ownership of the engineering, design, commissioning, and delivery of BMS packages on large-scale, mission-critical projects.

This is a senior-level role for someone who can manage technical delivery from concept through to handover, lead subcontractors and stakeholders, and ensure systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Help lead the production and coordination of BMS design and engineering deliverables, including:
• Tier 2 submittals
• I/O point lists
• Equipment schedules and schematics
• Panel, device and wiring layouts
• Functional specifications
• Testing, acceptance, and O&M documentation
• Convert functional specifications into fully operational BMS systems.
• Witness factory testing and support system commissioning.
• Manage design changes and maintain technical documentation.
• Coordinate and oversee BMS subcontractors on site.
• Monitor programme, quality, safety, and installation progress.
• Attend project meetings, walkdowns, and coordination reviews.
• Ensure testing, commissioning, and handover activities are completed successfully.
• Support project close-out, client demonstrations, and final documentation delivery.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience delivering BMS projects in a senior engineering capacity.
• Strong understanding of BMS design, controls, commissioning, and testing.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of project delivery.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within data centres, pharmaceutical, industrial, or other complex construction environments is highly desirable.

Why Join Us?

• Work on technically challenging, high-profile projects.
• Take ownership of projects from design through commissioning and handover.
• Join a collaborative team that values engineering expertise and innovation.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

If you're a BMS professional who enjoys responsibility, technical challenges, and delivering complex projects successfully, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on +353 (0)1 454 0411.

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.