Senior Automation Engineer

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Data Centre environment seeks a Senior Automation Engineer to join their expanding team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, ensuring compliance and performance in critical environments. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in control systems engineering and PLC programming, contributing to the company's growth in the UK.

Benefits

Remote Working

Very Flexible Environment

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in building automation or control systems engineering.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and graphical interface configuration.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of data centre control systems projects ensuring compliance with standards.
• Program and configure PLC and DDC systems for HVAC and power control.

Skills

Control Systems Engineering

Building Automation

PLC Programming

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

HND in Building Services

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Rockwell

Schneider

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Clear.

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

Senior Automation Engineer

Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a change? Are you seeking exposure to different types of projects and eager to learn new skills? Clear. is working with a rapidly expanding control systems company operating entirely within the Data Centre environment.

This role will see you join as a senior member of their newly formed Data Centre team. With substantial financial backing and an impressive portfolio of projects in the UK, this is a great opportunity to become a key part of their expansion into Data Centres.

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 through 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 wider data centre infrastructure.
• Conduct site-based commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal teams to coordinate design intent, 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.
• Experience with 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.