BMS Engineer | Cape Town
Kirby Group Engineering · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa · Hybrid
Posted Sep 8, 2026
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Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
To work with the best.
Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations
About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
What You'll Be Doing
You will lead the development, review and coordination of BMS engineering deliverables throughout the project lifecycle, including:
Tier 2 engineering and design submittals
I/O schedules and data point lists
Equipment schedules and system schematics
Panel designs, device layouts and control interlocks
Functional Design Specifications (FDS)
Cause and Effect matrices
Testing, demonstration and acceptance documentation
O&M documentation and record drawings
Technical reviews of vendor and equipment submittals
You will ensure that BMS solutions align with project specifications, client requirements and industry standards while maintaining full design traceability and change control throughout the project.
Design Coordination & Engineering Responsibilities
Lead the development of BMS design documentation for hyperscale data centre projects
Review mechanical and electrical design packages to ensure integration with BMS systems
Coordinate engineering activities with MEP, BIM, QA/QC and commissioning teams
Develop and maintain Functional Design Specifications and control philosophies
Produce and review control schematics, wiring diagrams and panel layouts
Manage design changes and ensure engineering records remain accurate and auditable
Review subcontractor and vendor submittals for technical compliance
Participate in design coordination meetings, workshops and model reviews
Identify and resolve technical issues during design development
Support value engineering and continuous improvement initiatives
Ensure designs comply with project specifications, industry standards and client requirements
Project Delivery Support
Although primarily office-based, you will support project teams throughout delivery by:
Providing technical guidance to…