Lead Engineer – Building Management Systems (BMS / EMS) Stuttgart, Germany

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer – Building Management Systems (BMS / EMS) to join a leading international contractor delivering high-tech facilities across Europe. This role focuses on the planning, design, and delivery of building automation systems for large-scale pharmaceutical and biotechnology projects, ensuring world-class quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of Building Management and Environmental Monitoring Systems (BMS/EMS) for advanced facilities
• Manage projects independently, covering all engineering phases: concept, basic, and detailed design
• Draft technical specifications, planning documents, and budgets
• Oversee supplier selection, procurement, and contract management
• Ensure compliance with regulated cleanroom environments and GMP standards
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Provide technical leadership in automation and digitalisation of building systems
• Conduct quality assurance, system validation, and handover to clients

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Automation Technology, Electrical Engineering, Technical IT, or similar
• Proven expertise in BMS/EMS planning for regulated pharmaceutical or biotech facilities
• Strong knowledge of network infrastructures, configurations, protocols (switching, routing, wireless), and database technologies
• Experience with bus systems such as BACnet, Profinet, Profibus
• Advantageous: Siemens IT Simatic family (PCS7, WinCC, Desigo)
• Demonstrated ability in sub-project or project management
• Fluent in German (C1), with good English skills (B2+)
• Strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary + full benefits package
• Accommodation, transport, rotation, and €1,000 allowance included
• Exciting opportunity to work on Europe’s most advanced high-tech projects
• Career development within automation, digitalisation, and project leadership
• Supportive international engineering team with a strong focus on innovation