Control System Engineer - Data Centre
11 days ago
Croydon
Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre\n\nAre you an Automation or Control Systems Engineer looking for a role with more variety? Want to mix project delivery with service, optimization, and ongoing support work? Clear. are partnered with a rapidly expanding controls specialist operating exclusively within the Data Centre environment.\n\nThis position blends hands-on service responsibilities, system optimisation, and long-term client support with involvement in new project work. If you want exposure to cutting-edge critical environments while keeping your technical breadth sharp, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team with huge investment behind it.\n\nLondon Area\n\n£50,000 - £55,000\nRemote Working\nCar Allowance\nOvertime\nBonus\nPrivate Healthcare\nFlexible Environment \n\nResponsibilities\n\nLead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover.\nProgram and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems.\nCarry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems.\nProvide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments.\nTroubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities.\nSupport small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements.\nWork closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies. \n\nExperience Required\n\n3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments.\nStrong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.\nConfident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming.\nHands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems.\nAbility to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications.\nBEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar. \n\nINDUK