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.