Trend Controls Engineer

Job Title: Trend Controls Engineer (BMS / Niagara)Term: Permanent, Full-Time Location: [Client Site / Region] (Hybrid options available) Salary: Competitive (DOE) benefits Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday 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. Trend Controls Engineer – Role OverviewThis 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. Trend Controls Engineer – 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 recordsEssential 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 EngineeringWhat’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 progressionIf you’re a BMS / Controls Engineer who enjoys diagnostics, optimisation, and working with live building data, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking controls specialist. 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. INDMAN