Building Automation Engineer - Shell - The Hague

About the Role

Are you passionate about smart buildings, automation and control technology?

Do you enjoy solving complex technical challenges and improving the performance of critical building systems? As a Building Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in managing, maintaining and optimizing Building Management Systems (BMS) across the Shell portfolio in The Hague. Working with advanced automation and control technologies, you will help ensure building systems operate safely, efficiently and sustainably while supporting Shell's operational and environmental goals. This role is ideal for professionals with a background in Building Automation, Building Management Systems (BMS/GBS) or Measurement & Control Technology (Meet- en Regeltechniek). You will join CBRE's Engineering & Technical Services team and work alongside technical specialists, contractors and client stakeholders to deliver innovative and future-ready solutions.

How You'll Make an Impact:

• Manage, maintain and optimize Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to HVAC, climate control and building systems.
• Support commissioning, system modifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, system reliability and occupant comfort.
• Work with industry-leading technologies including Siemens, Priva, Honeywell, KNX, BACnet and Modbus-based systems.
• Support the development of smarter, more connected and sustainable buildings.

What We're Looking For:

• MBO 4 or HBO work and thinking level, gained through education and/or relevant professional experience.
• A technical background in Building Automation, Measurement & Control Technology, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics or a related discipline.
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS/GBS), HVAC controls, industrial automation or smart building technologies.
• Knowledge of platforms such as Siemens, Priva, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, KNX, BACnet or Modbus is highly desirable.
• A proactive and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently while building effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; Dutch language skills are a strong advantage.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, depending on your knowledge and experience.
• 37 days of annual leave (25 vacation days plus 12 ADV days), with the option to purchase up to 10 additional vacation days.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Contribution towards your gym or sports membership.
• Bicycle purchase scheme
• Travel Allowance
• 8.33% holiday allowance, with the option to have it paid out monthly.
• Extensive learning and development opportunities through the GWS Academy and external training providers.
• Internal career progression opportunities and strong long-term career prospects.

Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact: Luc Warnier | Talent Acquisition Manager | CBRE Global Workplace Solutions

CBRE GWS

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) works with clients to make real estate a meaningful contributor to organizational productivity and performance. Our account management model is at the heart of our client-centric approach to delivering integrated real estate solutions. Each client is entrusted with a dedicated leader and is supported by regional and global resources, leveraging the industry's most robust platform. CBRE GWS delivers consistent, measurably superior outcomes for our clients at every stage of the lifecycle, and across industries and geographies.

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