Senior Control System Engineer

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

Job summary

Join a rapidly expanding company specializing in Data Centre environments as a Senior Control System Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will lead engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards while working with cutting-edge control systems. Collaborate with diverse teams and clients to deliver innovative solutions in a flexible working environment. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth of a forward-thinking firm, backed by strong financial resources and a robust project portfolio. If you are passionate about automation and control systems, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Pension

Flexible Environment

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in control systems engineering.
• Proficiency in programming PLCs and DDC systems.
• Experience in building automation within critical environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Building Automation

Control Systems Engineering

PLC Programming

DDC Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

BEng in Electrical Engineering

HND in Automation

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Rockwell PLC

Tridium Niagara

BACnet

Job description

Senior Control System Engineer

Are you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer seeking a new challenge? Do you want exposure to diverse projects and opportunities to learn? Join a rapidly expanding control systems company specializing in Data Centre environments.

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

Location & Benefits

• London Area
• Salary: £60,000 - £65,000
• Remote Working
• 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 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 to ensure seamless operation within the wider data centre infrastructure.
4. Perform 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.
• Proficiency 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.