Senior Director - BMS, Data Centre, Controls Engineering, Automation, Cybersecurity, Full-time £200k

Senior Director - BMS, Data Centre, Controls Engineering, Automation, Cybersecurity, Full-time £200k+

We are seeking a Senior Director to lead controls and automation across our growing EMEA data centre portfolio. You will be shaping the engineering standards, developing scalable building management system (BMS) architectures, and providing technical leadership from initial concept through commissioning and handover.

This is a senior, strategic role for an experienced controls leader with hands-on expertise in BMS, PLCs and cybersecurity, and a strong record of delivering hyperscale data centre projects. You'll lead a regional specialist team across multiple countries, working closely with engineering, operations, commercial and global stakeholders.

What you'll do

Serve as the EMEA technical authority for BMS, controls and automation.

Develop a standardised, scalable EMEA BMS product, including specifications and engineering standards.

Define repeatable system architectures, sequences of operation, hardware and software standards, networks, graphics and interfaces.

Provide end-to-end technical oversight across multiple projects, from concept through commissioning and handover.

Lead, develop and coordinate a regional team of specialists, partners and suppliers.

Build strong relationships with engineering, operations, commercial and global teams.

Identify and communicate technical risks to senior leaders.

What you'll bring

Extensive experience in controls engineering and BMS implementation.

A track record of leading delivery across hyperscale data centre projects.

The ability to define technical standards, control philosophies and repeatable solutions.

Strong knowledge of networks, cybersecurity, and relevant IEC and ASHRAE standards.

Experience leading and developing teams across multiple countries.

Hands-on knowledge of PLCs, industrial automation, programming, systems integration and commissioning.

Key skills

Controls engineering BMS Industrial automation PLCs and programming Systems integration Commissioning Hyperscale data centres Technical standards Cybersecurity Team leadership

Minorities, women, LGBTQ+ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Interviews will take place shortly, so please apply immediately or call Bangura Solutions to discuss this opportunity further.