BMS Controls Engineer
LJB & Co
Blyth · posted 30 July 2026
Salary
£95,000 a year
Job type
contract
Location
Blyth, Northumberland
Category
Manufacturing and Production
BMS Controls Engineer
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced BMS Controls Engineer to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.
This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the installation, integration, testing and commissioning of Building Management System (BMS) and controls infrastructure, ensuring critical building systems operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications. Working closely with Commissioning Managers, MEP teams, specialist controls contractors, design engineers and client representatives, you will coordinate BMS installation activities, manage technical interfaces and support the successful delivery of complex mission-critical building automation systems through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation and delivery of BMS and controls systems across the project
Coordinate specialist BMS subcontractors and controls vendors
Review control philosophies, I/O schedules, network architecture and technical documentation
Ensure BMS installations comply with project specifications, design intent and client requirements
Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, commissioning and IT/networking teams
Support software integration, graphics development and controls validation
Manage technical queries, RFIs and design coordination activities
Oversee inspections, point-to-point testing, functional testing and quality assurance processes
Support integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning and final handover
Attend coordination meetings and provide technical support to project delivery teams
Identify project risks and implement practical engineering solutions
Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in accordance with project quality standards
Requirements
Proven experience as a BMS Controls Engineer on major construction projects
Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, industrial or complex commercial developments
Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems, PLCs, SCADA and controls integration
Experience with major BMS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Trend, Johnson Controls or Delta Controls
Good understanding of HVAC controls, electrical systems and mechanical plant operation
Experience supporting testing, commissioning and integrated xwzovoh systems validation
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, control schematics and technical documentation
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Degree, HNC/HND or recognised qualification in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
Package
Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant digital infrastructure programmes and contribute to the successful delivery of a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus . If you have experience delivering complex BMS and controls systems within mission-critical environments, we would love to hear from you.
Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.
Location: Blyth, North East England
Sector: Data Centres / Mission Critical
Project: £10bn Hyperscale Data Centre Campus
Our client is a leading international main contractor delivering some of Europe's most advanced hyperscale and mission-critical data centre developments. They are seeking an experienced BMS Controls Engineer to join the delivery team on a landmark £10bn hyperscale data centre campus in Blyth, North East England.
This flagship development, one of the largest data centre campuses in Europe, will be delivered over the next decade and represents one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in the installation, integration, testing and commissioning of Building Management System (BMS) and controls infrastructure, ensuring critical building systems operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications. Working closely with Commissioning Managers, MEP teams, specialist controls contractors, design engineers and client representatives, you will coordinate BMS installation activities, manage technical interfaces and support the successful delivery of complex mission-critical building automation systems through to commissioning and handover.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation and delivery of BMS and controls systems across the project
Coordinate specialist BMS subcontractors and controls vendors
Review control philosophies, I/O schedules, network architecture and technical documentation
Ensure BMS installations comply with project specifications, design intent and client requirements
Coordinate interfaces between mechanical, electrical, commissioning and IT/networking teams
Support software integration, graphics development and controls validation
Manage technical queries, RFIs and design coordination activities
Oversee inspections, point-to-point testing, functional testing and quality assurance processes
Support integrated systems testing (IST), commissioning and final handover
Attend coordination meetings and provide technical support to project delivery teams
Identify project risks and implement practical engineering solutions
Ensure all activities are delivered safely and in accordance with project quality standards
Requirements
Proven experience as a BMS Controls Engineer on major construction projects
Previous experience delivering hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities, pharmaceutical, industrial or complex commercial developments
Strong knowledge of Building Management Systems, PLCs, SCADA and controls integration
Experience with major BMS platforms such as Siemens, Schneider Electric, Honeywell, Trend, Johnson Controls or Delta Controls
Good understanding of HVAC controls, electrical systems and mechanical plant operation
Experience supporting testing, commissioning and integrated xwzovoh systems validation
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, control schematics and technical documentation
Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
Degree, HNC/HND or recognised qualification in Controls Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
Package
Highly competitive salary + comprehensive package
Rotation / Accommodation / Living allowance / Travel allowance
Bonus / Car allowance / Private healthcare / Enhanced pension / Life assurance
Long-term opportunity on one of Europe's largest hyperscale data centre developments
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most significant digital infrastructure programmes and contribute to the successful delivery of a landmark £10bn, 10-year hyperscale data centre campus . If you have experience delivering complex BMS and controls systems within mission-critical environments, we would love to hear from you.
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