The Systems Specialist is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of critical facilities systems, including building management systems (BMS), access control, fire detection, intruder alarms and energy reporting systems. This role ensures the safety, security, and operational efficiency of our facilities, contributing to a sustainable and performance-oriented environment.

Your Duties and Responsibilities...

Sytems Design and Implementation

• Analyse the needs for monitoring and control across locations to define an overall systems architecture.
• Survey and evaluate building management systems available in the market and propose a cost-effective, fit-for-purpose standard solution.
• Design and deploy building management systems (BMS) to optimize operations and energy performance.
• Develop centralised reporting to provide transparency on performance across the estate and highlight existing and potential problems.
• Oversee the specification of fire detection, access control, intruder alarm, dedicated equipment control and related systems in the context of the overall systems architecture.
  

• Conduct regular maintenance and swift troubleshooting to keep all systems in peak condition.
• Provide hands-on technical support and training to staff, ensuring smooth operation of all systems.

• Develop and implement an overall programme for upgrading of BMS and related systems.
• Lead projects related to the installation and enhancement of facilities systems.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources with precision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless system integration.

We can’t live without… 

• Suitable qualification in a related engineering discipline, e.g. automation, mechatronics or instrumentation & control.
• Experience in the design, implementation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of BMS or similar automation systems.
• Knowledge of the control strategies and monitoring requirements for facilities systems, including HVAC, lighting, chillers, water treatment and reticulation, fire detection, access control and intruder alarms. 

• Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment)
• Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow)
• Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success)
• Must be motivated to achieve success.
• A commitment to making a difference in people’s lives.
• A Growth mindset
• The ability to work independently.
• Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing)
• A drive to create moments of magic for our members.
• The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision.
• Action orientation

• Big-picture thinking to define overall architectures coupled with in-depth knowledge to implement systems.
• The ability to find cost-effective solutions at scale.
• Integrity and transparency in the handling of sensitive and important financial data.
• A genuine passion for systems at the interface of IT and the physical world.
• Wellness knowledge, beyond the health club
• The ability to make quick and bold decisions.
• The ability to be agile.
• The ability to be collaborative.
• High Interpersonal skills (EQ)