BMS Controls Lead

Job description

BMS Controls Lead

An opportunity has arisen with one of the world’s largest and most advanced data centre operators for an experienced BMS-focused Controls Lead to join their global design function.

This organisation designs, builds and operates hyperscale, mission-critical data centres across multiple regions worldwide. As part of a Global Design Standards / Centre of Excellence team, you will take ownership of the Building Management System (BMS) strategy that underpins these facilities at scale.

UK - Remote

• £110,000 - £130,000
• Yearly Bonus
• Remote Working
• Private Healthcare
• Pension

Responsibilities

• Act as the global BMS and controls subject matter expert within the design standards function
• Define and govern BMS architecture, controls philosophy and sequences of operation for global data centre deployment
• Translate global requirements into reference BMS designs for use by third-party consultants and system integrators
• Interface closely with engineering, construction, commissioning, operations and product teams to ensure BMS designs are fully aligned with operational intent
• Drive standardisation, scalability and predictability in BMS and controls design across regions
• Support commissioning strategy, CX processes and test script development related to BMS and controls systems
• Stay current with emerging BMS platforms, controls technologies and data centre best practice

Desired Experience

• Deep expertise in BMS-centric controls systems, including:
• Controls philosophy and sequence of operations
• Controls logic and functional descriptions
• Enterprise-level BMS system architecture
• A strong understanding of how M&E systems integrate with BMS and controls in data centres
• Experience working within multidisciplinary design teams, ideally in a lead or authority role
• A strong grasp of commissioning, validation and handover of BMS-driven systems
• Background experience in data centres, hyperscale, colocation or other critical M&E-led industries
• Experience working with consultants, contractors, system integrators or client-side engineering teams

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

30-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English