Senior Building Automation Specialist

Colt Technology Services; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, Colt Technology Services, is seeking a skilled engineer to lead the design of Building Automation Systems across data centres. This role requires innovation and collaboration with various teams to enhance and secure intelligent infrastructure, utilizing advanced technologies like IoT and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls).
• Experience with Building Industrial Control Systems and Energy Power Monitoring Systems.
• Interest or experience with cloud platforms and IoT.

Responsibilities

• Designing and evolving Building Automation Systems for scalability and resilience.
• Collaborating with Delivery, Operations, and Technology teams.
• Managing external consultants to ensure technical quality.

Skills

Building Industrial Control Systems (ICS)

Energy Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS)

Tridium/Niagara platforms

protocols like BACnet

cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure)

IoT

telemetry (MQTT)

Incident and Problem Tracking

IT Data Analysis

Performance Monitoring

Network Topologies

Infrastructure Design

collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Colt DCS:

We are at a critical turning point as we become an independently focused business supported by Fidelity. We are expanding in Asia and Europe, investing in real estate and infrastructure to grow our current sites and open new ones.

Job Summary

Join a dynamic, agile team aiming to significantly grow the business during an exciting new phase for Colt DCS.

As a key member of the Technology Team, reporting to the IT Infrastructure Director, you will lead innovative projects that shape Building Automation Systems across Colt's data centres in Europe and Asia.

You will drive the evolution of Building Automation Systems by designing and optimizing systems leveraging IoT, Telemetry data, MQTT, and Microsoft Azure. Your goal is to ensure our architecture aligns with Colt DCS's standards and advances smart infrastructure.

With your technical expertise, you'll guide internal teams and external partners, championing innovation and operational excellence to deliver scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions supporting Colt's growth.

Job Description

Responsibilities include:

• Designing and evolving Building Automation Systems for scalability, resilience, and real-time data capture, including power usage and capacity planning.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with Delivery, Operations, and Technology teams to support future deployments and data needs.
• Adopting cloud-native technologies to improve system performance and remote monitoring.
• Setting global standards for Building Automation Systems, aligned with security policies.
• Managing external consultants to ensure technical quality and cost efficiency.
• Auditing and modernizing existing infrastructure, identifying vulnerabilities, and proposing upgrades.
• Partnering with Operations to translate needs into technical solutions and providing expert support.
• Coordinating with Service Operations and global IT teams to ensure consistency across locations.
• Engaging with customers and Sales to understand requirements and co-create solutions.
• Working with cybersecurity teams to ensure standards and infrastructure protection.

Skills & Qualifications:

Looking for a curious, forward-thinking engineer with a strong engineering background (Electrical, Mechanical, Controls), preferably in data centres, passionate about applying technology to real-world systems.

• Experience with Building Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Energy Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS), preferably Tridium Niagara.
• Willingness to learn other Tridium/Niagara platforms and relational databases (SQL, MySQL, Oracle).
• Interest or experience with protocols like BACnet, Modbus, SNMP, TCP/IP.
• Enthusiasm for cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure), IoT, and telemetry (MQTT).
• A mindset focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Strong collaboration skills across engineering, operations, cybersecurity, and customer engagement.

Additional Skills

Incident and Problem Tracking, IT Data Analysis, Performance Monitoring, Network Topologies, Infrastructure Design.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant field.