Controls Engineering Lead

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment • Dublin, City of Dublin • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

Controls Engineering Lead – Data Centres – Ireland/Remote + Global Travel

Our client is an established main contractor working across Europe specialising in the delivery of Data Centre construction projects on behalf of global blue-chip clients. They offer a full turnkey service for their clients from design, construction and handover across the full range of CSA (civil, structural, architectural), MEP (mechanical and electrical) and commissioning works

The need now exists for an experienced Controls Engineering Lead on Data Centre construction projects globally.

Responsibilities

Controls Strategy & Architecture

Own and develop scalable controls architectures and engineering standards across global mission-critical projects, defining best practices for BMS, EPMS, SCADA, PLCs, and control networks to ensure consistency, repeatability, and high-performance delivery.

Operational Design

Define facility-level operating philosophies, inclu...