Smart Buildings Systems (SBS) Manager

University of Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

ID: 7116215 (Ref.No. FDEST1274)
Posted: November 17, 2022

Job Description

Salary: Grade 8 (£43,414 - £51,805 p.a. depending upon experience)

This role will be based on the university campus. 

Are you an engineering professional, with an understanding of Building Energy Management Systems and always keen to make a positive contribution?  Are you passionate about Smart Buildings and exploiting Internet of Things (IoT) applications? Are you keen to deliver Net Zero Carbon solutions?

This role has been created to manage and develop the University’s extensive TREND BMS network, but critically to also support the strategic planning and direction which will transform how the University manages its buildings through the exploitation of advances in smart technology. 

The University has a desire to develop a smart system solution where software-based analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) based programming can be applied to extract value from data provided by the numerous intelligent but autonomous systems existing at the University.

A significant element of this will be met through the development  and integration  of the University’s extensive Trend Building Energy Management System (BEMS) and other existing autonomous systems onto a single smart platform, A key aim and a primary objective of this role is to manage, develop and detail the standards and procedures required to ensure that the upgrade from TREND 963 to IQ Vision delivers a system capable of supporting the University’s Smart aspirations, now and for the future. 


What we offer in return

And much more!  


To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Michael Rigby – Head of Engineering Services

Email: [email protected]  

Location:  Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service:  Facilities Directorate
School/Institute:  Estates
Section:  Engineering Services
Category:  Professional & Managerial
Grade:  Grade 8
Salary:  £43,414 to £51,805 p.a.
Post Type:  Full Time
Contract Type:  Ongoing
Release Date:  Wednesday 16 November 2022
Closing Date:  Wednesday 30 November 2022
Reference:  FDEST1274


The University community is made up of a wide range of people with diverse backgrounds and circumstances, which we value and regard as a great asset. As part of our continued commitment to equality and inclusion, we strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and have a real opportunity to participate in and contribute to our activities.