Automation Project Manager

Clear.; England; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Manager to drive commissioning excellence across large-scale, complex infrastructure projects on a global basis.

The role requires LEADERSHIP of commissioning teams, SME for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA, and delivery from planning through handover in mission-critical environments. You will standardise commissioning strategies, manage safety compliance (PTW/SSOW/LOTO), and coordinate cross-functional interfaces across mechanical and electrical plant, ensuring

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments.
• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar) preferred.
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable.
• Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous.
• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects.
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6).
• Act as subject matter expert for BMS / BAS / EPMS / PLC / SCADA systems.
• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements.
• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management.
• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO.
• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures.
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up.
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes.
• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework.
• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover.
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Stakeholder management

Data centre experience

Project management

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics)

Job description

Clear. are currently supporting a leading global organisation within the mission-critical data centre sector in the search for a Senior Controls/BMS Manager Control to join their global function.

This is a senior-level appointment responsible for driving commissioning excellence across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects on a global basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects


• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6)


• Act as subject matter expert for BMS / BAS / EPMS / PLC / SCADA systems


• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements


• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment


• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management


• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions


• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO


• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments


• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures


• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up


• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes


• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework


• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems


• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover


• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required

Desired Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar) preferred


• 10+ years' experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments


• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable


• Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous


• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment


• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover


• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience)