ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer

Winthrop Technologies; Blyth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies is seeking an experienced ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer to join a major data centre project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. You will manage delivery, coordination, and commissioning of BMS and ELV systems through to handover.

The role requires a background in electrical or building services engineering, with strong BMS/ELV experience, and excellent communication to coordinate with design teams, vendors, and commissioning teams on site.

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Controls.
• Experience with BMS/ELV systems on large-scale data centre projects.
• Strong understanding of Building Automation, commissioning, and system integration.
• Ability to read technical drawings and manage vendor coordination.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage BMS/ELV package delivery from installation through to commissioning
• Chair BMS workshops between Design team and BMS provider
• Attend daily coordination meetings and afternoon DABs
• Act as main point of contact for vendors, resolving site issues
• Review drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals, progressing design queries
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure commissioning activities remain on programme
• Attend commissioning, client, and vendor meetings
• Review L3 testing outputs (screenshots, system performance)
• Inspect completed works for QA/QC sign-off
• Manage and upload commissioning documentation to the Cx portal, tracking RAG status

Skills

BMS/ELV systems

Reading technical drawings

Vendor coordination

Building Automation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Building Services degree

Job description

Overview

Winthrop Technologies is Europe's only dedicated data centre delivery partner, offering full turnkey solutions from design through to construction and commissioning. Headquartered in Dublin, we deliver projects across Europe and are seeking an experienced ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer to join a major data centre project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. This role will be responsible for managing the delivery, coordination, and commissioning of BMS and ELV systems through to final handover.

Responsibilities

• Manage BMS/ELV package delivery from installation through to commissioning
• Chair BMS workshops between Design team and BMS provider
• Attend daily coordination meetings and afternoon DABs
• Act as main point of contact for vendors, resolving site issues
• Review drawings, RFIs, and technical submittals, progressing design queries
• Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure commissioning activities remain on programme
• Attend commissioning, client, and vendor meetings
• Review L3 testing outputs (screenshots, system performance)
• Inspect completed works for QA/QC sign-off
• Manage and upload commissioning documentation to the Cx portal, tracking RAG status

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, or Controls
• Experience with BMS/ELV systems on large-scale construction or data centre projects
• Strong understanding of Building Automation, commissioning and system integration
• Ability to read technical drawings and manage vendor coordination
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Benefits & Additional Information

• Work for a market leader in the data centre industry
• Supportive career development
• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for professional development
• Winthrop Technologies Ltd is an equal opportunities employer