The Construction Index Ltd
Control System Engineer - Data Centre
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Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + Bonus + Car + Overtime
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - East
Town/City: Harlow, Essex
Posted: 06/07/2026
Reference: 134914_1783333062
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Control Systems Engineer - Data Centre
Are 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.
This 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.
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Location
London Area
Compensation
- Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
- Remote Working
- Car Allowance
- Overtime
- Bonus
- Private Healthcare
- Flexible Environment
Responsibilities
- Lead or support the engineering and delivery of data centre control systems from specification through to commissioning and handover.
- Program and configure PLC (Allen-Bradley) and DDC systems (Trend, Tridium Niagara, Cylon) for control of HVAC, power, and environmental systems.
- Carry out commissioning, functional testing, and validation of new systems.
- Provide reactive and planned maintenance support on existing PLC/DDC and BMS control systems within live data centre environments.
- Troubleshoot faults across PLC, DDC, networking, and communication layers to maintain uptime in critical facilities.
- Support small works, upgrades, firmware updates, and system lifecycle improvements.
- Work closely with data centre operators, consultants, and internal teams to align design intent, support needs, and integration strategies.
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Experience Required
- 3-5+ years in building automation, industrial automation, or BMS/EMS engineering, ideally within critical or complex environments.
- Strong practical experience with Allen-Bradley PLCs.
- Confident with graphical interface configuration, I/O setup, and logic programming.
- Hands-on experience with PLC platforms (Siemens, Rockwell, Schneider) and DDC/BMS systems.
- Ability to diagnose and resolve control system faults across hardware, software, and communications.
- BEng/HND in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Automation, or similar.
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