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The University of Bath · Campus Infrastructure / Operations & Facilities Support

Building Controls Supervisor

Bath Permanent Full-time £31,861–£38,448 / year
Closes 23 Nov 2026

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Following a promotion, an exciting opportunity has become available for a Building Controls Supervisor to join the Department of Campus Infrastructure.

This role ensures the effective operation and support of the University's various controls systems, including Building Management System, Lighting control systems, and Energy monitoring systems.

You will provide expert knowledge, guidance, and hands-on support in the development and reactive maintenance of the Building Management System (BMS), ensuring all planned works are completed safely, efficiently, and on time. You will work closely with the other workshop supervisors, engineers and managers to deliver continued support of building services, to ensure minimum down time, increased efficiency and end user satisfaction.

In order to be successful in this role you will need:
- A recognised City & Guilds or NVQ 3 apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering Maintenance (or an appropriate engineering discipline or related subject)
- IET 18th Edition
- Demonstrable post training experience in the maintenance, repair, installation and fitting of BMS/automated controls
- Experience of working effectively with skilled operatives and contractors
- Experience of safely working on a variety of installations, appliances and equipment
- Practical knowledge of property related Health and Safety legislation applicable to electrical services (i.e. COSHH, PUWER, Electricity at Work Regulations)

Ideally you will also have a relevant qualification in BMS/automated controls related subject for Schneider Sigma, Eco Struxture and Tridium Niagara.

Hours will be worked Monday to Thursday 8.15am to 4.45pm and Friday 8.15am to 3:45pm. However, to suit operational requirements you may be requested to, or have the option to, work flexibly by agreement at any time between 7am and 7pm.

Benefits include:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses
- LinkedIn Learning and apprenticeship development opportunities
- Local discounts including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- Relocation allowance
- Visa reimbursement and interest-free loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Staff support groups, networks, and Wellbeing Champions

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Job details
Reference
KW14048
Category
Estates & Facilities
Hours
36.25 hrs / week
Posted
23 Oct 2026

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