Senior BMS & Commissioning Lead – Global Projects

Clear.; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Manager to lead global commissioning across large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects.

You will drive standardised commissioning strategies from planning to handover, act as SME for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA systems, and ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance. You will manage cross-functional interfaces, drive safety processes, and mentor teams to deliver quality commissioning worldwide.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment.
• Knowledge of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover.
• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience).

Responsibilities

• Lead global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects.
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0–L6).
• Act as subject matter expert for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA systems.
• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements.
• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management.
• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO.
• Manage OFCI/CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures.
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up.
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes.
• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework.
• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover.
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project management

System commissioning

Team mentoring

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Control Systems/Mechatronics) preferred

Tools

BMS/SCADA systems

Job description

Clear. is seeking a Senior Controls/BMS Manager to lead global commissioning across large-scale, mission-critical data centre projects.

You will drive standardised commissioning strategies from planning to handover, act as SME for BMS/BAS/EPMS/PLC/SCADA systems, and ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance. You will manage cross-functional interfaces, drive safety processes, and mentor teams to deliver quality commissioning worldwide.