BMS Operations Manager

Senior Controls/BMS Manager

Data Centre Sector - EMEA

• £120,000 - £140,000 Yearly Salary
• Lucrative Yearly Bonus
• Car Allowance
• Per Diem/Travel Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Pension
• Global Position

The Opportunity

Clear. are currently supporting a leading global organisation within the mission-critical data centre sector in the search for a Senior Controls/BMS Manager Control to join their global function.

This is a senior-level appointment responsible for driving commissioning excellence across complex, large-scale infrastructure projects on a global basis.

• Lead and support global controls commissioning activities across multiple live projects
• Develop and implement standardised commissioning strategies from planning through to handover (L0-L6)
• Act as subject matter expert for BMS / BAS / EPMS / PLC / SCADA systems
• Ensure alignment of design intent with operational performance requirements
• Oversee systems integration across mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
• Drive commissioning planning, scheduling, sequencing, and tag management
• Lead technical validation workshops and system completion planning sessions
• Ensure strict adherence to safety systems including PTW, SSOW, and LOTO
• Manage OFCI / CFCI vendor and contractor interfaces across complex delivery environments
• Develop and review commissioning documentation, test scripts, and procedures
• Oversee loop checks, point-to-point testing, functional testing, and system start-up
• Manage punch lists, defect resolution, and structured close-out processes
• Support QA/QC teams to ensure quality-led commissioning delivery and minimal rework
• Drive data-led decision making using completion and commissioning tracking systems
• Identify and mitigate risks across commissioning execution and system handover
• Provide leadership to commissioning teams and underperforming stakeholders where required

Desired Experience

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Mechatronics or similar) preferred
• 10+ years' experience in commissioning and/or controls engineering in complex infrastructure environments
• Strong background in data centres or mission-critical facilities highly desirable
• Experience across industrial sectors such as oil & gas, power, pharma, or large-scale infrastructure advantageous
• Proven experience leading commissioning teams in a matrix or multi-stakeholder environment
• Strong understanding of project delivery from planning through commissioning and handover
• Project management experience or certification (or equivalent practical experience)

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