Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre

Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment.

This position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it.

London Area

• -50,000 - -55,000
• Remote Working
• Car Allowance
• Overtime
• Bonus
• Private Healthcare
• Flexible Environment

Responsibilities

• Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover.
• Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems.
• Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems.
• Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments.
• Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities.
• Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements.
• Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies.

Experience Required

• 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments.
• Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming.
• Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications.
• BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar.

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