Senior Control System Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Senior Control System Engineer to join a rapidly expanding data centre team. The role involves leading projects in automation and control systems, requiring 3-5+ years of relevant experience. Offering a flexible working environment, remote options, a competitive salary, and benefits like private healthcare and a car allowance.

Benefits

Remote Working

Very Flexible Environment

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in control systems engineering within critical environments.
• Practical knowledge of various PLC and DDC systems.
• Ability to write and troubleshoot control logic.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects.
• Program and configure control systems for HVAC and power management.
• Conduct site commissioning and testing of control systems.

Skills

PLC programming (Allen-Bradley)

Building automation

Control systems engineering

Graphical interface configuration

Troubleshooting control logic

Education

BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

Senior Control System Engineer

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

This role will see you come in as a senior member of their newly formed Data Centre team. With massive financial backing and an impressive portfolio of projects in the UK, if you're looking to become a key part of their expansion into Data Centre's then this is a great opportunity for you!

London Area

• 50,000 - 65,000
• Remote Working
• Very Flexible Environment
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Penison

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 to ensure seamless operation within the wider data centre infrastructure.
• Carry out site-based commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Work closely 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 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.