If you’re passionate about leading complex automation projects that keep the world’s digital infrastructure running, this is your next move.
In this role, you’ll oversee the full lifecycle of PLC/SCADA automation projects and service contracts across cutting‑edge data centre environments. From large-scale upgrades to continuous performance optimisation, you’ll ensure automation systems are reliable, efficient, and future-ready.
You’ll work at the intersection of project delivery, technology, and leadership, managing skilled engineers and collaborating with global clients who demand the highest standards of performance.
Midlands
* Yearly Bonus
* Hybrid Working
* Pension
Responsibilities
* Lead the delivery of automation and control projects across multiple data centre sites in the Midlands region.
* Oversee design, installation, and commissioning of PLC/SCADA control systems (Siemens, Rockwell, or Schneider platforms).
* Manage ongoing service contracts, ensuring uptime, resilience, and compliance with data centre standards.
* Coordinate with internal engineering teams and external partners to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and direction to project and service engineers.
* Develop automation strategies that improve system performance, energy efficiency, and scalability.
* Act as a key client interface, ensuring customer satisfaction and long‑term relationships.
Required Experience
* Proven background managing automation or control system projects within data centres, industrial facilities, or other mission‑critical environments.
* Strong understanding of PLC, SCADA, and industrial communication networks.
* Experience leading multi‑disciplinary teams across project delivery and service operations.
* Excellent client‑facing and commercial management skills.
* Strong technical foundation in system integration, commissioning, and controls design.
* Ability to work autonomously, make confident decisions, and drive continuous improvement.
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