Senior Control System Engineer

Clear Engineering Recruitment Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Control System Engineer to join their expanding Data Centre team in London. This role offers the chance to lead exciting projects in a rapidly growing sector, focusing on building automation and control systems. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, including PLCs and DDC systems, ensuring optimal performance in critical environments. With a flexible working environment and a competitive salary, this position is perfect for engineers looking to advance their careers while making a significant impact in the data centre industry.

Benefits

Remote Working

Flexible Environment

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in control systems engineering, especially in critical environments.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and DDC systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects.
• Program and configure PLC and DDC systems for HVAC and power control.
• Conduct site-based commissioning and troubleshooting of control systems.

Skills

Building Automation

Control Systems Engineering

PLC Programming

Troubleshooting Control Logic

Integration of Third-Party Systems

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

HND in Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Tridium Niagara

Cylon DDC Systems

Job description

Senior Control System Engineer

Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer seeking new challenges? Do you want exposure to diverse projects and opportunities to learn? Our rapidly expanding control systems company specializes exclusively within the Data Centre environment.

This role positions you as a senior member of their newly formed Data Centre team. Backed by significant financial resources and an impressive UK project portfolio, this is a fantastic opportunity to be a key part of their expansion into Data Centres.

Location

London Area

Benefits

• £60,000 - £65,000
• Remote Working
• Very Flexible Environment
• Car Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Enhanced Pension

Responsibilities

1. 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.
2. Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (e.g., Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) to monitor and control HVAC, power, and environmental systems.
3. Integrate third-party systems using open protocols such as BACnet, Modbus, and SNMP for seamless operation within the wider data centre infrastructure.
4. Conduct site-based commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
5. Collaborate 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 working with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Knowledge of graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming.
• Practical knowledge of PLC systems (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.