BMU Engineer

We are recruiting a hands-on Senior BMU Engineer to join a national team, with a clear focus on site-based delivery. 

This is a site-led position, where most of your time will be spent actively delivering, managing, and improving work on live projects. You will take a leading role in installing, maintaining, and commissioning BMU systems, while also driving site performance, supervising teams, and contributing to the expansion of our façade access operations. 

As a BMU Engineer, you will be responsible for: 

• Deliver hands-on installation, maintenance, inspection, repair, and commissioning of BMU systems and façade access equipment

• Take ownership of site activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery on every project

• Lead and supervise small site teams and subcontractors, driving performance and maintaining standards

• Play a key role in developing and strengthening the façade access division, improving processes, quality, and capability

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and control faults with a practical, solutions-focused approach

• Support wider contracting teams with fall protection and access system installations, contributing to overall site delivery

• Maintain a strong site presence, resolving issues in real time and ensuring work progresses effectively

• Manage site documentation, reporting, and updates via ERP systems and project tools

• Act as a client-facing representative on site, attending meetings, providing updates, and ensuring expectations are met

• Produce and implement RAMS and safe systems of work, ensuring full compliance with health & safety standards

The ideal candidate: 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience with BMU systems or façade access equipment (or equivalent industry)

• Proven ability in hands-on site delivery and technical problem-solving (mechanical & electrical)

• Experience as a working supervisor or site manager, leading teams on active projects

• Strong preference for working on-site in a practical, delivery-focused role

• Confident working at height and using specialist access equipment

• Demonstrable experience coordinating site activities and driving progress

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

• Strong understanding of health & safety, RAMS, and site compliance

• Effective client-facing communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, and site reporting apps

• Full UK driving licence