Controls Engineer

ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer – Data Centre Construction

£90,000 - £110,000 + Accommodation + Rotation + Living Allowance
Blyth, England, United Kingdom (On-Site)

We're recruiting for an experienced ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer to join one of Europe's leading data centre contractors on a major hyperscale data centre project in Blyth, England.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead the delivery of Building Management Systems (BMS) and Extra Low Voltage (ELV) systems on a flagship mission-critical project, taking ownership from installation through to commissioning and final handover.

As the ELV Lead / BMS Controls Engineer, you'll coordinate vendors, manage commissioning activities, resolve technical issues, and ensure all BMS and ELV systems are delivered safely, on programme, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of BMS and ELV packages from installation through to commissioning and handover.
• Chair technical BMS workshops with design teams, consultants, and system vendors.
• Coordinate commissioning activities with third-party vendors and project teams.
• Attend daily coordination meetings, commissioning meetings, and client progress reviews.
• Review technical drawings, RFIs, and design submittals while resolving technical queries.
• Monitor commissioning progress to ensure programme milestones are achieved.
• Review Level 3 testing results and system performance prior to client acceptance.
• Carry out QA/QC inspections and ensure systems meet project specifications.
• Manage commissioning documentation and maintain progress within the commissioning portal.
• Act as the key technical interface between clients, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.

Requirements

• Degree or trade qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Building Services, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience delivering BMS and ELV systems on major construction or data centre projects.
• Excellent understanding of Building Management Systems, Building Automation, Controls, and system integration.
• Previous commissioning experience within mission-critical or large-scale M&E projects.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Previous experience within Data Centre, Pharmaceutical, Industrial, Healthcare, or Mission Critical environments is highly desirable.

What's on Offer?

• £90,000 - £110,000 basic salary.
• Accommodation provided.
• Rotation.
• Living allowance.
• Excellent long-term career progression.
• Work on one of the UK's largest hyperscale data centre projects.
• Join one of Europe's leading specialist data centre contractors.