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  • Date posted

    September 25, 2026

  • Closing date

    December 24, 2026

  • Location

    Dagenham

  • Salary

    £65,000 - £85,000 /year

  • Career level

    Manager / Lead Level

  • Qualification

    Relevant Degree / HND and proven major infrastructure project management experience

  • Experience

    5+ Years

Description

Laing O’Rourke is seeking a talented and safety-conscious BMS Project Manager to join their project team in Dagenham supporting the landmark Crown House Technologies project. As an integral team member, you will contribute directly to world-class engineering execution, ensuring exceptional delivery standards, operational safety, and continuous improvement across the site.

Are you a BMS project manager looking to work for a company that has a major presence in nearly every sector in the construction industry?

Position Overview & Key Facts

  • Employer: Laing O’Rourke
  • Vacancy Requisition ID: 6233
  • Project / Base Location: Laing O’Rourke Project Offices, Dagenham, RM10 7FN, United Kingdom
  • Employment Type: Permanent / Full-time
  • Target Experience: 5+ Years
  • Compensation Benchmark: £65,000 – £85,000 + Industry Pension & Benefits
  • Application Method: Direct Online Submission via Laing O’Rourke Careers

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Responsibility for the pre-construction, construction & commissioning phases of specialist Building Management Systems and Controls on major flagship projects.
  • Taking the project from handover through design, manufacture, installation, commissioning and soft landing period of the BEMS package.
  • Managing and procuring equipment and sub-contractor packages, as well as planning and overseeing all commissioning activities and issuing documentation.
  • Responsibility for the commercial performance of the project including the preparation and submission of variations, and agreement of the same.
  • Overall responsibility for health and safety management on all managed projects.
  • Working in a high pressure and fast-moving environment.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience with Tridium Niagara systems or Schnieder.
  • Proven track record of project management in the construction industry with experience in BEMS and controls systems, M&E etc.
  • Experience in producing and managing a programme of works.
  • Significant experience working to budgets of £0.5m – £5m.
  • Experience of Honeywell Trend systems.
  • Experience of managing health and safety in a construction environment.

What We Offer (Total Rewards & Benefits)

  • Competitive Financial Package: Market-benchmarked salary or hourly rate, structured annual performance appraisals, and clear promotional pathways.
  • Pension & Healthcare: Enhanced contributory company pension, life assurance cover, and private health cover options.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, additional purchased leave schemes, and 24/7 confidential employee support (EAP).
  • Learning & Professional Growth: Support for chartership (ICE, IMechE, IET, CIOB, RICS), trade licenses, NVQs, and accredited technical training.
  • Employee Perks: Discounts with leading UK high-street brands, cycle-to-work initiative, and active diversity and inclusion networks.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Laing O’Rourke Health & Safety (HSE) Infrastructure Delivery BMS Project Management HVAC Integrated Control Systems Commissioning Protocols Crown House Technologies Building Automation

Apply Directly for this Opportunity

This vacancy is actively accepting applications. Visit the official Laing O’Rourke recruitment portal to review full technical requirements and submit your CV.

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