Manager, Controls Engineering- EMEA North

Equinix; Slough; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Private medical coverage

Performance bonus

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager for the North Region, overseeing Ireland, UK, Sweden and Finland. You will lead a regional team of controls engineers, providing technical leadership and partnering with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement and Project Management to deliver safe, reliable and scalable control systems across Equinix facilities.

This role blends people leadership with deep technical expertise, influencing infrastructure design and operational

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams in critical infrastructure environments.
• Strong knowledge of control system design, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with safety regulations, quality assurance, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people can grow and succeed.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design reviews for control systems and infrastructure projects.
• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities.
• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations.
• Ensure systems are designed and maintained for long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.

Skills

Controls engineering

People leadership

Safety compliance

CAFM systems

Networks and servers

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world's digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You'll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You'll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you-because when you feel valued, you're empowered to do your best work.

As a Controls Engineering Managerfor the North Region (Ireland / UK / Sweden / Finland),you'llplay a key leadership role in ensuring the reliability, safety, and performance of our critical infrastructure, while developing and empowering a team of talented engineers.

The Opportunity

As the Controls Engineering Manager, you will lead a regional team of Controls Engineers supporting our data centre operations. You will provide technical leadership, drive engineering excellence, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver safe, reliable, and scalable control systems across our facilities.

This role combines people leadership, strategic thinking, and deep technicalexpertise.You'llhave the opportunity to influence infrastructure design, operational performance, and the future development of our controls engineering capability.

What You'll Do

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Controls Engineers.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative environment where people can grow and succeed.
• Provide technical oversight, guidance, and design reviews for control systems and infrastructure projects.
• Partner with Operations, Design Engineering, Construction, Procurement, and Project Management teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and engineering best practices.
• Champion safety, compliance, and risk management across all engineering activities.
• Support major infrastructure projects, testing activities, and system implementations.
• Ensure systems are designed andmaintainedfor long-term reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence.

What We're Looking For

Technical Expertise

• Strong controls engineering knowledge within a critical infrastructure environment such as data centres, manufacturing, or complex building systems.
• Experience in controls system design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of engineering standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance practices.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, CAFM systems, and critical facility infrastructure.
• Technical understanding of networks, servers, and virtualised environments.

Leadership Skills

• Proven experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and build capability across a technical organisation.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.
• Experience influencing and collaborating across multiple disciplines and teams.

Personal Attributes

• A naturally collaborative and inclusive leader.
• Passionate about safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing competing priorities.
• Curious, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a strong customer-focused mindset.

Why Should You Apply?

• Genuine ground-floor opportunity.You'dbe joining right as DCS is being built, with visibility across the whole North region from day one.
• Employment in a stable company with an established position in the market.
• Possibility to work withinfastgrowingworld's500 Fortune digital infrastructure company.
• Challengingjobin a dynamic, professional,internationaland multicultural environment.
• Possibility toparticipatein company sponsoredtrainings package.
• Employee Assistance Program-assess tofree counselling legal and financial consultations and crisis intervention.
• Paid employee referral program.
• Opportunity to work insupportive, inclusive environment with People-Centric Culture.
• Competitive salary and yearly bonus as well as a well-defined career path shaped to theindividualscareer focus & priorities.
• Attractive benefitspackage:premium private medical care, life and accidence insurance, employee stock program, Multisport card, lunch passes, celebration bonus.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affiantative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.