Trend Controls Engineer

Role Overview

We are excited to be partnering with a growing and well-established Building Controls and Energy Optimisation specialist, who are looking to add a Trend Controls Engineer to their experienced controls team. This is an excellent opportunity for a pragmatic and technically strong BMS / Controls Engineer to take ownership of trending, analytics, and controls optimisation across a varied client portfolio. Working in an engineering-led environment, you'll be responsible for implementing and managing BMS trends, analysing performance data, diagnosing system faults, and optimising control strategies to improve building performance and energy efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, manage, and validate trending and historian setups within Trend and Niagara (N4/N3) systems
• Develop and maintain effective trending strategies, sample rates, and data retention policies
• Analyse time-series data to identify control issues, inefficiencies, and optimisation opportunities
• Tune PID control loops and implement control logic improvements using Workbench / BajaScript
• Support commissioning activities including pre-checks, loop tuning, monitoring, and acceptance testing
• Produce clear technical reports, fault findings, and recommended remedial actions for clients
• Create dashboards, alarms, and remote monitoring solutions for operational teams
• Liaise with site engineers, clients, and third-party suppliers to implement and verify solutions
• Maintain accurate documentation including point lists, trend maps, scripts, and commissioning records

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience (2 years) working with Trend Controls or Niagara 3/4 BMS platforms
• Strong knowledge of trending, historians, and time-series data analysis (BQL desirable)
• Experience with BACnet, Modbus, OPC, or related building automation protocols
• Hands-on experience fault-finding BMS systems and tuning control loops
• Confident using Workbench, BajaScript, or equivalent controls software
• Strong communication and report-writing skills
• Full UK driving licence (where site visits are required)

Desirable Experience

• Exposure to nHaystack / Project Haystack, MQTT, REST APIs, or cloud analytics
• Background in commissioning HVAC plant, pumps, valves, boilers, or heat pumps
• Experience with data visualisation tools such as Grafana, Power BI, or TrendHub
• Relevant qualifications in Building Services, Controls, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Ongoing training and certification (Niagara and vendor-specific courses)
• Interesting project work across commercial, healthcare, and leisure buildings
• Supportive and knowledgeable engineering team
• Hybrid working options and genuine career progression

How to Apply

Apply today by submitting your CV. Due to application volumes, if you do not hear back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. For enquiries, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].