Director of BMS & Controls

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.

For more information please contact:

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