Senior Control System Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Slough; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and rapidly expanding control systems company is seeking a skilled Automation or Control Systems Engineer to join their Data Centre team. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects, utilizing your expertise in PLC programming and control systems engineering. With a focus on delivering high-quality solutions in critical environments, you will collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure compliance with industry standards. Enjoy a flexible working environment and the opportunity to grow within a supportive team as you contribute to exciting projects in the data centre sector.

Benefits

Remote Working

Very Flexible Environment

Enhanced Pension

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in building automation and control systems engineering.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs and DDC systems.
• Ability to write and troubleshoot control logic.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects.
• Program PLC and DDC systems for HVAC and power control.
• Perform site-based commissioning and functional testing.

Skills

Building Automation

Control Systems Engineering

PLC Programming

Graphical Interface Configuration

Troubleshooting Control Logic

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

HND in Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Rockwell PLCs

Schneider PLCs

DDC Systems

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Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a change? Are you seeking exposure to diverse projects and opportunities to learn new skills? Join a rapidly expanding control systems company operating 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 an excellent opportunity to be a key part of their expansion into Data Centres!

Location: London Area

• Remote Working
• Very Flexible Environment
• Enhanced Pension

Responsibilities:

• Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems projects, from specification 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 for seamless operation within the data centre infrastructure.
• Perform site-based commissioning, functional testing, and troubleshooting of control systems to ensure performance and reliability.
• 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.
• Proficiency in 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.