Experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer

Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputed engineering recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer to handle field-based commissioning activities across the UK. The role involves leading commissioning on live sites, performing inspections, and troubleshooting issues, preferably for UK military veterans. Offering a competitive salary of circa £50-60k, along with benefits including a company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, and pension contributions. The environment values autonomy, technical judgment, and the principles of military leadership.

Benefits

Company vehicle

25 days + Bank Holidays

4% company contribution pension scheme

Food and accommodation covered when away from home

Qualifications

• Experience in BMS commissioning and controls is essential.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Background in military engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead BMS commissioning activities on live sites.
• Carry out pre-commissioning inspections of installations.
• Diagnose and rectify software and installation issues.

Skills

Proven experience in BMS commissioning and controls

Strong understanding of site-based commissioning processes

Confident fault-finding across software and physical installations

Ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines independently

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Professional, reliable, and client-facing approach

Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards

Job description

Experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer (010jc) - Field Based/Remote – circa £60k + Benefits

Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer with a background in controls, commissioning, and on-site delivery? Have you previously served in the Armed Forces and are looking for a role that values discipline, technical competence, and accountability?

DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS RECRUITMENT CONSULTANCY, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO REPRESENT INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EX MILITARY.

This is an opportunity to join a project-focused engineering environment delivering BMS commissioning on commercial and industrial sites across the UK.

The Role

Reporting to a Project or Technical Manager, you will take ownership of on-site commissioning activities, ensuring systems are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with project specifications.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading BMS commissioning activities on live sites
• Carrying out pre-commissioning inspections of installations
• Addressing BMS controllers and loading validated software
• Testing and validating software points against the Description of Operation
• Diagnosing and rectifying software and installation issues on site
• Completing electronic commissioning sheets and detailed engineer reports
• Coordinating with clients, subcontractors, and site teams to remove commissioning blockers
• Reporting commissioning progress and risks to Project Management
• Ensuring system backups and documentation are completed accurately
• Supporting client demonstrations, handovers, and final acceptance
• Assisting with drawings and software development where required

You will be expected to work with minimal supervision, take responsibility for quality and safety, and support/train junior engineers where appropriate.

This role is well suited to:

• Experienced BMS / controls engineers seeking greater responsibility
• UK military veterans from REME, RAF Engineering, Royal Navy or Royal Marines technical roles
• Engineers accustomed to working in regulated, safety-critical environments

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in BMS commissioning and controls
• Strong understanding of site-based commissioning processes
• Confident fault-finding across software and physical installations
• Ability to manage workload, priorities, and deadlines independently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Professional, reliable, and client-facing approach
• Commitment to health, safety, and quality standards

In return they are offing a good starting salary circa £50 – 60k depending on experience as well as company vehicle, 25 days + Bank Holidays as well as a 4% company contribution pension scheme and when you have to work away from home on extended periods, your food and accommodation will be covered by the company.

You will be joining a company that is technically focused BMS projects and are able to give you autonomy and trust in your engineering judgement, as well as long-term career stability and progression and a working culture that respects military values, leadership, and accountability.

For more information, please contact Jean-Claude Hedouin at Ex-Mil Recruitment Ltd on 0333 202 6500, or [e-mail] or via the website www.ex-mil.co.uk

https://www.ex-mil.co.uk/vacancies/8249/experienced-bms-commissioning-engineer