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Out With the Burnout, In With the Balance

  • Writer: VIGO
    VIGO
  • Jul 21
  • 2 min read
Out with burnout in with the balance in BMS


The rise of low-stress, high-impact careers in BMS and why it’s not just a trend


For a long time, stress was part of the package in Building Management Systems. Project Managers wore too many hats. Engineers were run ragged. Service teams? Constantly chasing their tails.

But now? Something’s shifting. A new kind of role is emerging across the BMS and smart buildings landscape one that pays well, feels human, and puts career development and personal wellbeing front and centre.


✅ These roles look like this:

  • Solid base salaries

  • Backed-up by real team support

  • Clear scope, clear tools, clear expectations

  • Still sit at the heart of decarbonisation and smart city rollouts but without the chaos


💡 So what’s changed?


Employers are waking up. There’s a genuine shortage of talent in BMS. Companies know that burning people out isn’t a flex anymore it’s a hiring blocker. So they’re rethinking workloads, rebuilding teams, and actually listening.


The work is evolving. Remote diagnostics, integrated platforms, usable data Engineers aren’t being pulled in ten directions at once anymore. They’re working smarter. Not harder.


Candidates are asking better questions. It’s not just “what’s the salary? It’s:


  • “How many sites will I be on?”

  • “What does the callout rota actually look like?”

  • “Will I have the tools and support to do my job properly?" And the companies answering those questions well? They’re winning the war for talent.

🔍 Roles we’re seeing more of:

  • Project Managers focused just on installs, no last-minute service work dropped in

  • Service Engineers with real support, fair callout structures, and working digital tools

  • Energy Managers & BMS Specialists embedded into estates, not firefighting solo

  • Commissioning Engineers brought in early, not just to fix broken scopes

  • Integration & Technical Consultants finally given space to bridge the gap between tech and delivery


Smarter buildings need smarter teams. And the future of BMS? It’s looking a lot more sustainable for people and the planet.


If you’re ready to step away from chaos and into a role that actually supports your life, it might be time to talk.

This article is brought to you by VIGO your partner in finding top talent or your next career move in the Smart Buildings, Building Management Systems, and Energy Optimisation sectors. Let us help you build your future, one hire at a time.

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