Lead Building Controls Engineer - Avande : Job Details

Lead Smart Building Controls Engineer – London

£45,000–£57,000 Performance Bonus | Build Smarter, Live Better

Shape the future of connected spaces. Lead innovation in smart building systems.

At Avande, we’re creating next-generation living and working environments – combining building controls, energy management, and home automation into seamless, sustainable systems.

As our Lead Smart Building Controls Engineer, you’ll take the lead on projects across London and beyond — from BMS installs to full smart tech integration. If you know your KNX from your Modbus, and love solving real-world technical challenges, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the installation and commissioning of advanced BMS and smart control systems
• Oversee integration of home automation platforms into building controls
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, and architects
• Carry out second fix wiring for data, network, and controls
• Troubleshoot BMS/IP/automation issues across commercial and residential sites
• Document installs, create reports, and maintain high technical standards
• Mentor junior engineers and grow internal technical capability
• Stay ahead of smart building trends and innovations

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven BMS install & commissioning experience (KNX, BACnet, or similar)
• Strong understanding of IP networking, routing, and configuration
• Familiarity with metering tech: M-Bus, Modbus, LoRa (desirable)
• Hands-on, solutions-focused mindset
• Comfortable leading teams and coaching others
• Bonus: Experience with energy management software and smart home tech

Why Join Avande?

• £45k–£47k base salary (DOE)
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Ongoing training, certifications, and personal development
• Work with cutting-edge tech in a fast-growing, future-focused business
• Collaborative, supportive team culture
• Be part of projects that genuinely improve how people live and work

Apply now and be part of something smarter.

Immediate interviews available.