Senior Project Engineering Manager (BMS/FAS)

Location: 138 Cauldwell Street, Bedford, United Kingdom; external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at an hirify.global location.

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company operating film, television, streaming, theme park, consumer product and experience businesses.

What you will do

• Act as the client-side engineering lead for assigned facilities and infrastructure on the Universal United Kingdom Resort project from design development through construction, commissioning and operational handover.
• Represent client interests, establish technical and operational requirements, and assure delivery against agreed scope, quality, cost and programme.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and public health services, coordinating structural, specialist, ride, show and operational interfaces.
• Lead technical reviews and recommend acceptance against agreed criteria while maintaining the distinction between client assurance and contractor or consultant design responsibilities.
• Review technical submissions, quality records, commissioning programmes, risks, procurement proposals and changes, making recommendations within delegated authority.

Requirements

• At least seven years of relevant engineering experience, including at least five years managing the design, installation or commissioning of building services on complex construction projects, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• Experience representing a client, developer or asset owner, or providing equivalent independent technical assurance.
• Technical depth in both BMS and FAS, including challenging designs, interrogating fault investigations, and evaluating commissioning and integration evidence.
• Experience overseeing multiple consultants and contractors and managing interfaces between building services, infrastructure, life safety systems and operational teams.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schematics, calculations, controls documentation and cause-and-effect matrices and secure resolution through responsible parties.
• Working knowledge of UK Building Regulations and Approved Documents, CDM 2015, BS 7671, relevant BS EN 54 standards and BS 5839-1:2025; familiarity with CIBSE, BSRIA commissioning and fire interface guidance.
• Experience reviewing client-side technical submittals, requests for information, quality records and commissioning programmes, including technical risk, budget, programme, procurement and change assessment.
• Clear written, verbal and presentation skills, sound judgement, ability to resolve technical and commercial demands, Microsoft Office proficiency, and comfort with digital drawing, model review and document management platforms.
• Degree in building services, electrical, mechanical, controls or related engineering, or an HNC/HND, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification supported by substantial relevant experience.

Nice to have

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or progress towards registration through CIBSE, IET or a relevant institution.
• BMS manufacturer training, Fire Industry Association qualifications or equivalent fire alarm training.
• Experience delivering theme parks, attractions, leisure, hospitality or similarly complex public buildings; specialist ride and show integration; and campus-wide BMS and networked FAS deployments.
• Experience with UK construction contracts including JCT design and build or NEC, BIM coordination, Soft Landings and post-occupancy performance optimisation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within Universal Creative on a major resort development involving facilities, infrastructure and specialist entertainment systems.
• hirify.global promotes an inclusive culture and equal employment opportunities.
• Reasonable accommodation is available during the application and recruitment process for qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans.

Hiring process

• External candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an hirify.global employee at one of the company’s locations before a hiring decision.
• Qualified candidates requiring accommodation may submit a request to AccessibilitySupport@nbcuni.com.