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Job summary

Main area
Estates/Engineering
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
001-EA011-0426
Employer
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
University Hospital of Wales & University Hospital Llandough
Town
Cardiff
Salary
£40,559 - £48,841 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
30/04/2026 23:59

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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board logo

Building Energy Management System (BEMS) Engineer

Band 6

WHO WE ARE:

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the next decade and beyond.

We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:

·         We are kind and caring

·         We are respectful

·         We have trust and integrity

·         We take personal responsibility

OUR REGION:

Wales has much to offer with miles of stunning coastline, UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful countryside. Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, has something for everyone. It is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline, as well as charming towns including Penarth and Cowbridge. Those seeking more culture may find themselves drawn to the National Museum, St Fagan’s Museum of Welsh Life or the Millennium Centre, home of the Welsh National Opera. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.

The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.

Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086


 

Job overview

As part of a team dedicated to managing and controlling the UHB’s performance of energy, water, carbon emissions and associated financial expenditure, you will take a lead role in administration and interrogation of the UHB’s Building Energy Management Systems. 

We currently have roles available based at the University Hospital of Wales and the University Hospital of Llandough

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will:

  • support effective utilisation of the BEMS as an asset for efficient building services, optimising energy efficiency, and ensuring quality evidence for the Energy Team’s compliance activities,
  • have responsibility for overseeing compliant administration and operation of a range of BEMS, monitoring performance, advising on proposed installations and upgrades, ensure quality commissioning of BMS controls, and investigating anomalies and faults, 
  • be responsible for inspecting commissioned BEMS systems and recommending courses of action where faults or anomalies are identified,
  • need to have a lead role with design and commissioning teams and ensure that projects comply with agreed metering and controls specifications,
  • be responsible for the compliant administration of the BEMS, to ensure up to date licensing and updates (including software, security updates, and user access to the BEMS),
  • work closely with inhouse engineering and maintenance colleagues and external service providers to manage lifecycle planning, replacement and upgrades of the BEMS,
  • support the Energy Team in development and delivery of energy efficiency improvements, asset management, digitisation, and compliance with statutory energy and carbon obligations as required, in line with the UHB’s sustainability commitments.

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services.   Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Ensure the Health Board’s Building Energy Management Systems are being operated effectively, efficiently and compliantly including in-house systems and the PFI Partner Operated and Controlled Systems.  BEMS across MFT include Schneider, Trend, Johnsons and Siemens.
  • Analysis and Reporting of all MFT’s Building Energy Management Systems.
  • Use the BEMS and energy management software to routinely analyse performance of energy plant and equipment.
  • Investigate variances, faults and anomalies on building energy performance, where related to energy plant, infrastructure and metering, working with relevant staff as appropriate.
  • Assist with provision of technical information and insight to support development and implementation of the MFTs decarbonisation strategy, agreed KPIs, and other management team requests.
  • Develop and implement a routine monitoring of all relevant energy systems under BMS control; ensure, or adjust where appropriate, variables to ensure systems and plant is operating within agreed design parameters.
  • Manage BMS updates including license, software and security updates, working with Estates & Facilities Colleagues, PFI Partners & FM Service Providers and IT as required.
  • Manage security access for the BMS, i.e. maintaining up to date user access, purging obsolete profiles, ensuring security updates where required.
  • Work with engineering and maintenance colleagues to ensure the compliant upgrade and compatibility of BMS hardware and systems.
  • Assist in provision of technical and BMS information where required for statutory reporting and environmental permits, e.g. metering specifications and line drawings.
  • As needed, liaise with Regulators, Competent Authorities, and other stakeholders
  • Report to the UHB’s Head of Estates & Energy Manager of any non-conformances in a timely manner.
  • Assist in design and project commissioning to ensure that BMS controls for relevant energy, plant and systems are properly commissioned in line with the Health Board’s metering and BMS controls specifications.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications

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Skills

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Applicant requirements

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gareth Simpson
Job title
Head of Estates
Email address
[email protected]
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