Senior Director, Controls & Automation

Clear.; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 150 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

20% bonus

Travel and expenses

Hybrid work pattern

Résumé du poste

Clear. in London is seeking an experienced Controls & Automation leader to shape BMS strategy and deliver technical excellence across a major EMEA Data Centre portfolio.

This senior role blends engineering quality with regional strategy and team leadership, standardising controls solutions for reliable delivery on mission-critical projects. The position requires deep BMS/automation knowledge, a track record in hyperscale data centres, and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple

Qualifications

• Extensive BMS and controls engineering experience.
• Experience delivering hyperscale data centre projects.
• Leadership with stakeholding across multiple locations.

Responsabilités

• Lead BMS and Controls & Automation strategy across EMEA Data Centre projects.
• Develop standardised BMS specifications, system architectures and control philosophies.
• Oversee technical delivery from design through construction, commissioning, IST and handover.
• Review designs and ensure effective integration with critical mechanical and electrical systems.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers and commissioning activities, managing technical risks and ensuring quality.
• Provide technical expertise across PLCs, DDC, SCADA, chilled water systems, chillers, pumps and free cooling.
• Lead and develop a regional specialist team, driving consistency, reliability and continuous improvement.

Connaissances

BMS systems

Controls engineering

Hyperscale data centres

Leadership across locations

PLCs, DDC, SCADA

Formation

Engineering degree

Description du poste

Salary: £150,000–£175,000 + 20% bonus + travel and expenses

Location: London

Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home

We are looking for an experienced Controls & Automation leader to shape BMS strategy and technical delivery across a major EMEA Data Centre portfolio.

This is a senior leadership opportunity combining technical expertise, regional strategy and team leadership, with responsibility for standardising controls solutions and ensuring reliable delivery across complex, mission‑critical projects throughout Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead BMS and Controls & Automation strategy across EMEA Data Centre projects.
• Develop standardised BMS specifications, system architectures and control philosophies.
• Oversee technical delivery from design through construction, commissioning, IST and handover.
• Review designs and ensure effective integration with critical mechanical and electrical systems.
• Oversee contractors, suppliers and commissioning activities, managing technical risks and ensuring quality.
• Provide technical expertise across PLCs, DDC, SCADA, chilled water systems, chillers, pumps and free cooling.
• Lead and develop a regional specialist team, driving consistency, reliability and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive BMS, controls engineering or industrial automation experience.
• Proven experience delivering hyperscale Data Centre or other mission‑critical projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of BMS architecture, PLCs, DDC, SCADA and system integration.
• Experience developing engineering standards and overseeing commissioning and IST.
• Strong understanding of Data Centre mechanical systems, particularly chilled water and cooling infrastructure.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage teams across multiple locations.
• A relevant engineering qualification or equivalent practical experience.

The Opportunity

• 20% bonus, plus travel and expenses.
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the London office and 2 days from home.
• A high‑profile leadership role shaping controls engineering across a major EMEA Data Centre portfolio.