Senior Director - Controls & Automation, EMEA
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
£150,000-£175,000 basic salary.
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.
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