Senior Control System Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Croydon; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading control systems company in the London Area is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to lead projects in their Data Centre team. This role requires experience with PLC programming and control systems engineering. The position offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000, remote working options, and a flexible environment with benefits including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Environment

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Experienced with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Practical knowledge of writing and troubleshooting control logic.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support engineering and delivery of control systems projects.
• Program and configure PLC and DDC systems.
• Integrate third-party systems for optimal operation.

Skills

Building automation

Control systems engineering

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Client communication

Education

BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

BACnet

Modbus

SNMP

Trend

Tridium Niagara

Cylon

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.
• Experienced 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.

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