BMS & Smart Buildings Recruitment FAQs
What are the highest-paying BMS roles in the UK?
Senior Commissioning Engineers, Project Managers, and Energy Managers often command the highest salaries.
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How do I transition from electrical engineering to BMS?
Many BMS professionals start in electrical or mechanical engineering. Key steps include:
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Learning BMS software (e.g. Tridium Niagara, Siemens Desigo)
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Gaining HVAC and controls knowledge
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Partnering with specialist recruiters like VIGO to access the best roles
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What skills do I need to become a BMS commissioning engineer?
You’ll need:
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BMS software skills (e.g. Tridium, Siemens, Schneider)
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Electrical and HVAC knowledge
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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.
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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.
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What is the current demand for BMS engineers in the UK?
The demand for BMS engineers is at an all-time high. With smart buildings and energy efficiency targets driving growth, companies across the UK are competing for top talent, especially in service, commissioning, and project roles.
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How do I attract top BMS talent in a competitive market?
Successful companies are winning the war for talent by:
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Offering competitive salaries based on real-time market data
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Providing clear career progression
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Building strong pre-start engagement with new hires
Our SmartHire platform gives you the insights you need to stay ahead.
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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 2 positions
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Why are BMS engineers leaving their companies?
Our Movers data shows the most common reasons for leaving include:
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Lack of career progression
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Higher salaries elsewhere
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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?
SmartHire combines market intelligence with recruitment expertise to:
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Identify who’s hiring and who’s losing talent
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Benchmark salaries accurately
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Reduce offer rejections and pre-start dropouts
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What is SmartHire and how does it work?
SmartHire is VIGO Recruitment’s data-driven platform that tracks:
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Job movers across the BMS sector
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Salary benchmarks by role and region
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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?
Current trends include:
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Growing demand for service engineers
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Rising salaries in London and the South East
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Stronger retention at companies with better Onboarding and Training
Why is employee retention a challenge in the BMS sector?
Retention issues often stem from:
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Slow career progression
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Pay discrepancies between regions
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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 don’t just recruit we provide real market intelligence. Our SmartHire platform, Salary Checker, and Movers data give you insights no other recruiter offers also our proprietary data allows us to measure and identify trends others in the industry cant.
The founders of VIGO have 15 years worth of recruitment experience each and have a deep understanding of the industry and all of its quirks.
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What industries does VIGO cover?
VIGO Recruitment specialises in the Smart Buildings, Building Management Systems (BMS), and Energy Optimisation sectors. We work with:
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BMS integrators and manufacturers
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Facilities Management (FM) providers
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Smart building technology companies
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Energy management and optimisation specialists
Our focus is on the businesses shaping the future of intelligent buildings and energy-efficient infrastructure.
What roles do VIGO recruit for?
We recruit across the full BMS and smart building lifecycle, from entry-level engineers to senior leadership, including:
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BMS Service Engineers
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BMS Commissioning Engineers
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BMS Project Engineers & Project Managers
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BMS Design Engineers
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Energy Managers & Optimisation Specialists
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Smart Building & IoT Specialists
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Technical Managers
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Sales & Business Development roles in BMS and energy sectors
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Senior leadership positions within the BMS and smart building space
Our recruitment is data-driven, supported by our SmartHire platform to match top talent with the right opportunities.
Why doesn’t traditional recruitment work in the BMS industry?
The best BMS engineers aren’t applying for jobs online they’re passive candidates. Traditional methods like job boards and cold calling don’t reach this audience. Instead, VIGO Recruitment leverages personalised video outreach, automation, and market intelligence to connect with the 80% of talent who are not actively looking but are open to the right opportunity.
How does VIGO’s 4-Point System work?
Our recruitment success is built on four pillars:
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Personalisation – Bespoke video messages that cut through inbox noise.
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Database – Access to 90% of the BMS talent market Coupled with Our SmartHire platform
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Automation – Omni-channel campaigns that engage candidates year-round.
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Authority – Deep industry expertise and a visible presence in the BMS community.
This proven framework ensures our clients hire faster and retain talent longer.
What is VIGO’s 10-Point Matrix for candidate quality?
We use a proprietary scoring system to evaluate every candidate, considering:
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Culture fit
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Technical skills and career progression
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Retention history
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Motivation and ambition
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Personality and communication skills
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Past employers and industry reputation
This ensures only the highest-calibre candidates reach our clients.
How does VIGO build long-term relationships with candidates?
Through personalised outreach, continuous engagement, and meaningful content, we nurture relationships long before a candidate is ready to move. By the time a hiring need arises, our clients gain access to warm, pre-qualified talent pools that traditional recruiters simply can’t reach.
Why does VIGO only work with a small client list?
We focus on quality over quantity. By partnering with a select group of clients, we become an extension of their business prioritising their roles, building their employer brand, and ensuring they get first access to top talent in the BMS market.
