Global BMS & Controls Lead - Data Centre Operations

Clear-Engineering-Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clear. is recruiting a Senior Controls/BMS Manager for Cork City, Republic of Ireland. This global/global-facing role leads commissioning across large-scale data-centre projects, ensuring design intent aligns with operational performance and safety standards.

You will drive global commissioning strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while maintaining rigorous QA/QC practices and timely handover.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar) preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments.
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable.
• Experience across multiple industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous.
• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects.
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6).
• Act as subject matter expert for BMS / BAS / EPMS / PLC / SCADA systems.
• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements.
• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment.
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management.
• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO.
• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments.
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures.
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up.
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes.
• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework.
• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems.
• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover.
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required.

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar)

Job description

Clear. is recruiting a Senior Controls/BMS Manager for Cork City, Republic of Ireland. This global/global-facing role leads commissioning across large-scale data-centre projects, ensuring design intent aligns with operational performance and safety standards.

You will drive global commissioning strategies, coordinate cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while maintaining rigorous QA/QC practices and timely handover.