BMS Technical Specialist

Full-time, Permanent

Application closing date: 23:59 on 30^th Nov 2026

Interviews date: w/c 14^th Dec 2026 (tbc)

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We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible individual to join the University of Reading’s Campus Operations team as a Building Management System (BMS) Technical Specialist, within the Estates Function based on the Whiteknights campus.

The post holder will:

• be responsible for the day-to-day operation, ongoing maintenance, and upgrade/development of the University’s Building Management systems. The successful candidate will be part of the BMS team and be required to work directly with University Schools and Functions to provide a full range of BMS and engineering building services support. The role will involve implementing policies and processes, providing professional or specialist advice as well as some project management works related to repairing and upgrading BMS controls and systems.
• require detailed knowledge and understanding of HVAC and electrical systems and procedures and the specialist knowledge and skills to be able to contribute to the development of the Building Management Systems operated by the University of Reading.
• need to have experience in Building Management Systems and should have experience of program logic for both Schneider Continuum and EcoStruxure systems at a competent level (additional training will be provided) and have experience with control panels (HVAC and BMS).
• may be required to join the formal Duty Engineer on-call rota, subject to operational requirements. Participation in the rota attracts an additional allowance, currently approximately £4,200 per annum.

You will have:

• A background in building services.
• Level 3 related building services or electrical engineering qualification.
• Knowledge of Schneider/other BMS systems with training to be completed and accreditation achieved. ACE and BETA certification in Schneider-electric’s Continuum and EcoStruxure systems desireable.
• Knowledge of control systems/schemes associated with HVAC systems.
• Knowledge of networking systems and an understanding of BMS protocols such as BACnet, Modbus and Mbus.
• IT Knowledge (Microsoft Office package).

The University of Reading aims to create a fair and transparent reward strategy; ensuring staff are paid a competitive salary and are recognised and rewarded for their contribution. Members of staff have the opportunity to join a pension scheme sponsored by the University. The University has a range of family friendly policies, including a childcare voucher scheme to help you save money on childcare costs. We have a strong commitment to health and well-being and staff can benefit from discounted membership at the Sports Park, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Health Cash Plan. The University offers generous holiday entitlements which include public holidays and paid closure days. 

Informal contact details

Name: Colin Yoxall

Email address: c.yoxall@reading.ac.uk

The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2). Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.

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