Control System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data centre integration is seeking a Data Centre Controls Engineer. This home-based role involves maintaining SCADA and PLC systems, delivering solutions for optimal system uptime. Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a personalized career development plan await an experienced engineer ready for growth in a dynamic team.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Industry leading bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Overtime

Pension plan

Personalized career development plan

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems or strong background in BMS engineering.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and maintain SCADA and PLC systems in data centre environments.
• Deliver expert BMS maintenance ensuring maximum system uptime.
• Perform detailed site surveys for project execution.

Skills

PLC and SCADA systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Job Description

Data Centre Controls Engineer

£45,000 – £55,000 Basic (Overtime OTE £65K) + Bonus + Car + Training + Technical Progression + Pension + Healthcare

London

Are you a skilled and open-minded Controls or BMS Engineer ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment?

Clear are working with an established and innovative Ignition, SCADA, PLC, and BEMS integrator in the data centre space who are looking for a dedicated Data Centre Controls Engineer to support the continued delivery of high-quality service and project solutions for our data centre client.

This is a home-based role with regular travel to data centres across London and the Southeast. This position offers a flexible and rewarding opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to grow in a dynamic and supportive team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engineer and maintain SCADA and PLC systems within mission-critical data centre environments, including fault diagnosis and repair of Ignition-based front-end applications, PLC Ladder Logic, and redundant communications protocols.
• Deliver expert BMS (Trend) and PLC maintenance, ensuring maximum system uptime, reliability, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Perform detailed site surveys and documentation, gathering all necessary data (e.g. software, graphics, containment, and wiring layouts) to enable accurate task execution and seamless project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with sales, delivery, and R&D teams, translating client needs into effective control solutions while supporting pre-sales estimating, solution development, and ongoing system optimisation.
• Provide exceptional customer-facing support, handling technical challenges and complaints with professionalism while maintaining long-term client trust and promoting Chartwell’s reputation for quality and reliability.

Ideal Candidate:

• Possess hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems or someone who has a strong background in BMS engineering.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with clients, sales teams, and R&D to deliver tailored, high-reliability control solutions.
• Be highly organised and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of working effectively during unsociable hours when required.
• Show a customer-focused mindset, combining technical expertise with a willingness to learn, a can-do attitude, and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

What’s on Offer:

• Company car or car allowance
• Industry leading bonus scheme rewarding your performance and commitment.
• Private healthcare with the option to include your family.
• Overtime
• Pension plan
• Personalised career development plan designed to help you grow and advance with us.

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