How We Work | BMS & Smart Buildings Recruitment

OUR APPROACH.

Market-led

Decisions grounded in live hiring data and real market movement.

Structured

Well-run processes that ensure consistent delivery at every stage.

Relationship-driven

We know the people you’re looking to hire and how to engage them properly.

Built for performance

Our technology and processes are constantly refined to deliver consistent, high-quality hiring outcomes.

OUR SERVICES.

Permanent Recruitment

Permanent recruitment for BMS and smart buildings roles, delivered through careful market coverage, accurate representation, and considered shortlists.

Contract Recruitment

Rapid access to trusted BMS and smart buildings contractors, supported by consistent processes and ongoing engagement.

Executive Search

Targeted search for senior and transformational hires, combining market mapping, discretion, and structured delivery.

Consultancy

Operational support to strengthen hiring strategy, onboarding, and retention informed by real market insight and experience.

Market Analytics

BMS and smart buildings insight driven by starters and leavers data, salary benchmarking, and regional hiring trends.

SmartHire — The Hiring Intelligence Platform

Backed by real data.

SmartHire is VIGO’s in-house market intelligence capability for the BMS, Smart Buildings and Energy Optimisation sector.

It gives our partners visibility of where talent is based, how it’s moving, and which companies are hiring so every search is informed by real market insight, not guesswork.

Talk to us about market data

Verified industry moves tracked in the last 24 months

Specific to BMS, Smart Buildings and Energy Optimisation.

WHAT DOES SMARTHIRE DO?

Live Talent Mapping.

Where talent actually is

Competitor Insight.

Who you’re up against

Company Deep Dives.

Inside individual employers

Market Analytics.

What the market is doing

Movement Tracking.

How talent is moving

WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY.

Trusted by leaders across BMS, Smart Buildings & Energy

""Very good. Good communication from day 1. Was very clear that VIGO understood what we were looking for and match possible candidates to that rather than just firing CV's at us.""

Operations Manager, BMS

"“VIGO brought clarity and structure to our hiring workflows. Their expertise helped us modernise our approach, streamline decision-making, and consistently beat competitors to the best talent.”"

Operations Manager, Smart Buildings

"Straightforward, data-led, and proactive. It feels like an extension of our team."

Service Manager, BMS

""Great knowledge, understanding of the roles and requirement and a pleasure to work with. Ben and Al's historic BEMS industry knowledge and understanding does massively help when exploring candidates and roles""

Lauren Allen - E.ON Control Solutions

"“The insight from VIGO’s SmartHire platform was invaluable. Salary data, talent availability, and competitor movement all in one place it transformed our hiring strategy.”"

Head of People, BMS & Energy

"Clear process, precise delivery, zero drift. Hiring felt effortless."

Operations Lead, Smart Buildings

""I've dealt with my fair share of recruiters over the years. These guys know what they are doing! Its a simple as that. Highly Recommended.""

Project Manager, BEMS

"“The Director VIGO appointed has had a direct, measurable impact on our business. Strong leadership, immediate credibility, and a step-change in performance across the team.”"

Global Lead, BMS