Senior Control System Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading control systems company operating in the Greater London area is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to lead projects in data centre environments. The role involves working with PLC and DDC systems while ensuring compliance with client requirements. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in the automation field and will thrive in a flexible work environment. Benefits include competitive salary, remote working options, car allowance, and private healthcare.

Benefits

Remote Working

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in building automation or control systems engineering.
• Experienced with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Practical knowledge of DDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects.
• Program and configure PLC and DDC systems.
• Integrate third-party systems using protocols like BACnet and Modbus.

Skills

Building automation

Control systems engineering

PLC programming

BMS/EMS design

Graphical interface configuration

Education

BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering

Building Services

Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Schneider

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 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 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.