Building jobs in Hazlemere

Building Technologies Engineer

Hours: 37.5
Location: Office based at JoyDavid, Reading Enterprise Centre, University of Reading, Whiteknights Rd, Reading RG6 6BU.
Travel: UK project-site travel may be required, including occasional overnight stays
Salary: £35,000-£55,000
Reports to: Engineering Lead / Director

Start date: January 2027

About JoyDavid

JoyDavid is a specialist building technologies and infrastructure consultancy. It helps organisations plan and deliver systems that need to work together—bringing independent technical advice and practical delivery experience across building controls, security, ICT and systems integration. Its work spans consultancy, installation and analytics, supporting both new developments and existing estates. ⁠⁠

In practice, JoyDavid helps clients shape requirements, review designs, coordinate technology packages and guide projects toward reliable, compliant operation. Its experience includes education, healthcare and custodial environments, as well as services such as technical design and advocacy, project support, process digitisation and energy monitoring.

About the role

We’re looking for a technically minded engineer with around five years’ experience in one or more of building technologies, electrical systems, ICT or BMS. You’ll support the review, coordination and delivery of systems on client projects, working alongside experienced engineers and project leads. The role offers scope to build your expertise across different technologies and take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with the review of technical designs, drawings, specifications and contractor submissions.
• Help assess whether proposed systems are suitable, coordinated, maintainable and consistent with project requirements.
• Support work involving BMS and building controls, electrical and technology systems, metering, ICT, security and their interfaces.
• Technical troubleshooting
• Help prepare and maintain technical information such as interface schedules, point lists, design comments, action trackers and project records.
• Attend project and site meetings, inspections and commissioning activities as required.
• Support factory and site testing, commissioning, snagging and the close-out of technical issues.
• Record risks, issues, non-conformances and agreed actions, escalating matters to the project lead where appropriate.
• Assist with checking handover information, including test records, as-built drawings and operation and maintenance documentation.
• Communicate with clients, designers, contractors and other project stakeholders to help resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Follow company procedures and client requirements for health and safety, quality, information security and site access.

The focus on systems coordination, site assurance, testing, documentation and stakeholder communication aligns with JoyDavid’s existing technical delivery work. ⁠⁠

Skills and experience

Essential

• Around five years’ relevant experience in building technologies, electrical systems, building controls, BMS, ICT or a related technical field.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics and specifications.
• Practical understanding of installation, testing, commissioning or technical project delivery.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to document technical findings.
• Organised approach to managing actions, deadlines and project records.
• Willingness to travel to project sites when required.
• Willing to undergo security clearance.

Desirable

• Experience with one or more BMS or controls platforms, such as Trend, Tridium Niagara, Honeywell or Schneider.
• Familiarity with integration protocols such as BACnet or Modbus; knowledge of MQTT or KNX/IP would also be useful.
• Relevant technical qualification, apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience working across BMS, electrical, ICT, security or other building-services interfaces.
• Basic AutoCAD

What success looks like

• Technical information and project records are accurate, clear and kept up to date.
• Design and delivery issues are identified early and raised with the right people.
• Site and testing activities are well documented, with actions followed through.
• The engineer grows in capability and takes on increasing responsibility with appropriate guidance.

What we offer

Holiday Entitlement: 20 days pro rata, plus Bank Holidays.

Extras: Health care package with Bupa.

Recruitment Timeline

Closing date for applications: 26th November 26

Interviews: w/c 30th November 26

Job start date: w/c 4th January 27 (can be flexible to allow for notice periods)

Pay: £29,000.00-£40,200.00 per year

Work Location: In person