What are the highest-paying BMS roles in the UK?
Senior Commissioning Engineers, Project Managers, and Energy Managers often command the highest salaries.
Benchmark using our Salary Checker to see live ranges.
FAQs
BMS & Smart Buildings Recruitment FAQs
Straight answers on salaries, careers, and hiring across BMS and smart buildings, powered by VIGO’s SmartHire data.
How do I transition from electrical engineering to BMS?
Learn BMS software (e.g. Tridium Niagara, Siemens Desigo).
Build HVAC and controls knowledge.
Partner with specialist recruiters like VIGO to access the best roles.
What skills do I need to become a BMS commissioning engineer?
BMS software skills (e.g. Tridium, Siemens, Schneider).
Electrical and HVAC knowledge.
Strong problem-solving and project management abilities.
We can connect you to roles that build these skills.
Which BMS companies are hiring right now?
Our SmartHire platform tracks live hiring across the industry, including major BMS integrators, FM providers, and smart building specialists.
How do I negotiate a better salary as a BMS engineer?
Use real data to back your case. Our Salary Checker shows exactly what your peers earn, giving you leverage in negotiations.
What is the current demand for BMS engineers in the UK?
Demand is at an all-time high. Smart buildings and energy targets are driving growth, with companies competing for service, commissioning, and project talent.
Get in touch to view live Movers data.
How do I attract top BMS talent in a competitive market?
Offer competitive salaries based on real-time market data.
Provide clear career progression.
Build strong pre-start engagement with new hires.
Our SmartHire platform gives you the insights you need to stay ahead.
What salaries should we offer BMS engineers in 2025?
Salary expectations vary by role, experience, and location.
With our Salary Checker, you can benchmark salaries in seconds and make competitive offers that close. Get in touch if you want to benchmark more than two positions.
Why are BMS engineers leaving their companies?
Lack of career progression.
Higher salaries elsewhere.
Poor onboarding or company culture.
We help employers fix these issues and keep their best talent.
How can VIGO and SmartHire help me reduce hiring risk?
Identify who is hiring and who is losing talent.
Benchmark salaries accurately.
Reduce offer rejections and pre-start dropouts.
What is SmartHire and how does it work?
SmartHire is VIGO Recruitment’s data-driven platform that tracks:
Job movers across the BMS sector.
Salary benchmarks by role and region.
Which companies are hiring and losing staff.
This insight helps both employers and candidates make better decisions.
What are the latest hiring trends in the BMS industry?
Growing demand for service engineers.
Rising salaries in London and the South East.
Stronger retention at companies with better onboarding and training.
Why is employee retention a challenge in the BMS sector?
Slow career progression.
Pay discrepancies between regions.
Limited training and development opportunities.
We work with employers to address these issues using real market data.
How does VIGO Recruitment differ from other recruiters?
We provide market intelligence alongside recruitment: SmartHire, Salary Checker, and Movers data.
Proprietary data lets us measure and identify trends others cannot.
Our founders each have 15 years of recruitment experience and deep industry knowledge.
What industries does VIGO cover?
Smart Buildings, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Optimisation.
We work with BMS integrators and manufacturers, FM providers, smart building tech companies, and energy optimisation specialists.
What roles do VIGO recruit for?
BMS Service Engineers.
BMS Commissioning Engineers.
BMS Project Engineers and Project Managers.
BMS Design Engineers.
Energy Managers and Optimisation Specialists.
Smart Building and IoT Specialists.
Technical Managers.
Sales and Business Development roles in BMS and energy.
Senior leadership roles across the smart building lifecycle.
Why doesn’t traditional recruitment work in the BMS industry?
The best BMS engineers are passive candidates. Job boards and cold calling rarely reach them.
VIGO uses personalised video outreach, automation, and market intelligence to engage the 80% who are open to the right opportunity.
How does VIGO’s 4-Point System work?
Personalisation: bespoke video messages that cut through noise.
Database: access to 90% of the BMS talent market via SmartHire.
Automation: omni-channel campaigns that engage candidates year-round.
Authority: deep industry expertise and a visible BMS community presence.
What is VIGO’s 10-Point Matrix for candidate quality?
Culture fit.
Technical skills and career progression.
Retention history.
Motivation and ambition.
Personality and communication skills.
Past employers and industry reputation.
Only high-calibre candidates reach our clients.
How does VIGO build long-term relationships with candidates?
Personalised outreach, continuous engagement, and meaningful content keep relationships warm.
When hiring needs arise, clients access pre-qualified talent pools traditional recruiters miss.
Why does VIGO only work with a small client list?
We prioritise quality over quantity, becoming an extension of each client’s business.
Roles are prioritised, employer brand is strengthened, and clients get first access to top talent.