Senior Control System Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automation or Control Systems Engineer to join their expanding Data Centre team. This exciting role offers the chance to work on diverse projects in a flexible environment, where you will lead the engineering and delivery of control systems. With significant financial backing and a strong portfolio of UK projects, you will play a key role in optimizing data centre operations. If you are passionate about building automation and eager to enhance your skills in a supportive atmosphere, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Remote Working

Very Flexible Environment

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in building automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with PLCs and DDC systems in critical environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects.
• Program PLC and DDC systems for HVAC and environmental control.
• Conduct site-based commissioning and troubleshooting.

Skills

Building Automation

Control Systems Engineering

PLC Programming (Allen-Bradley)

DDC Systems Configuration

Integration of Third-Party Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

HND in Building Services

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Schneider PLCs

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

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Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a change? Are you seeking exposure to diverse projects and opportunities to learn new skills? Our client is a rapidly expanding control systems company operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment.

This role will position you as a senior member of their newly formed Data Centre team. Backed by significant financial resources and an impressive portfolio of UK projects, this is an excellent opportunity to become a key contributor to their Data Centre expansion.

Location: London Area

• Remote Working
• Very Flexible Environment
• Enhanced Pension

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects, from specification to handover, ensuring compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
• Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (e.g., Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) to monitor and control HVAC, power, and environmental systems.
• Integrate third-party systems using open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP for seamless operation within the data centre infrastructure.
• Conduct site-based commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate design, project milestones, and integration strategies.

Experience Required:

• 3-5+ years of experience in building automation, control systems engineering, or BMS/EMS design and commissioning, preferably within critical environments.
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Proficiency in graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming.
• Practical knowledge of PLC (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC systems, with the ability to write and troubleshoot control logic.
• BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or a related field.