ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer

Winthrop Technologies Ltd.; Blyth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Professional development

Job summary

Winthrop Technologies Ltd is seeking an experienced ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer to join a major data centre project team in Blyth, United Kingdom. You will manage BMS/ELV package delivery from installation through to commissioning and coordinate with design teams, vendors, and clients to ensure on-time handover.

The role requires strong knowledge of Building Automation, commissioning, and system integration, with a focus on large-scale construction and data centre environments.

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.

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

Electrical/Building services

Project coordination

Technical drawings

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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 have become the most trusted name in our sector.

We are currently 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

Skills & 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

• 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