BMS Controls Technician

Equans is looking for a BMS Controls Technician to be based at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth. This is a permanent, full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary depending on experience and excellent benefits package..

You’ll help ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of hospital engineering systems across Portsmouth Hospitals Trust. Working within Estates Management, you’ll support a 24-hour maintenance service and promote high standards of engineering practice, statutory compliance and healthcare engineering.

This is a hands-on role combining building management systems (BMS), HVAC controls, planned maintenance and responsive repairs. You’ll work across hospital areas used by patients, staff and the public, and participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota.

What will you deliver?

• Maintain, repair and adjust BMS equipment and hospital plant, including air handling units, motor control centres, inverters, dampers, switches, transducers, actuators and sensors.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, modifications and new installations.
• Fine-tune heating, ventilation and energy-control systems, monitor utility consumption, and report unusual usage to the Energy Manager.
• Complete electrical and mechanical installations for new works and alterations.
• Reprogramme BMS systems to support plant shutdowns and statutory inspections while maintaining required service levels.
• Test and audit utilities, prepare reports, and keep records and technical documentation accurate and up to date.
• Work in line with relevant legislation, Hospital Technical Memoranda (HTMs), codes of practice and environmental requirements.
• Provide technical support to maintenance colleagues during normal hours and out of hours.
• Interpret instructions, drawings and specifications, and work independently without routine supervision.
• Specify and order stores and equipment, and liaise with contractors as needed.
• Work considerately in occupied hospital areas, protecting the health, safety and wellbeing of patients, staff and visitors.
• Take part in the on-call rota, carry a radio or pager, and respond to emergencies—including lone working to identify and make safe defects.
• Provide professional supervision to apprentices, trainees or support workers.
• Undertake relevant training and other reasonable duties as directed by the Estates Manager.

What can we offer you?

On offer is a competitive salary depending on experience and excellent benefits package, which includes;

• 25 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we looking for?

• A recognised CITB apprenticeship or approved equivalent.
• A City & Guilds Craft Certificate relevant to your trade, or a similar recognised trade qualification.
• Experience in a relevant trade.
• Experience with BMS platforms such as TREND, TRIDIUM and SAUTER.
• Experience with heating, ventilation and air-conditioning controls.
• Advanced IT skills, including knowledge of BMS software.
• Working knowledge of building controls and equipment operation.
• Knowledge of current legislation, technical standards and hospital-specific HTMs.
• Knowledge of hot-water and steam systems.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety requirements, including the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH and IEE regulations.
• This role includes a DBS Standard check therefore ability to pass is essential.

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

At Equans, we’re committed to building a diverse, respectful and inclusive workplace that truly reflects the communities and markets we serve.

Joining Equans means being part of a culture where every voice is valued, supported by vibrant employee led networks championing inclusion and diversity across gender, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+, veterans, parents, and young professionals.

Guided by our core values, we foster a culture of respect, integrity, collaboration, and excellence – empowering our people to deliver outstanding results and be their authentic selves every day. Our approach means we welcome candidates with transferable skills who may not meet every specific requirement, and where possible we support flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments to enable success.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check or security vetting, as noted in the role requirements. A criminal record will not necessarily be a barrier to obtaining a position with us.

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We are Disability Confident Level 2 members, and we offer the Guaranteed Interview Scheme as part of this commitment. Where feasible, if a candidate applies under the Disability Confident Scheme and they meet all of the essential criteria, we will offer an interview.  To find out more about this scheme please click here.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers