Control System Engineer

• Deliver expert BMS (Trend) and PLC maintenance, ensuring maximum system uptime, reliability, and compliance with customer and regulatory standards.
• Perform detailed site surveys and documentation, gathering all necessary data (e.g. software, graphics, containment, and wiring layouts) to enable accurate task execution and seamless project delivery.
• Engineer and maintain SCADA and PLC systems within mission-critical data centre environments, including fault diagnosis and repair of Ignition-based front-end applications, PLC Ladder Logic, and redundant communications protocols.
• Provide exceptional customer-facing support, handling technical challenges and complaints with professionalism while maintaining long-term client trust and promoting Chartwell’s reputation for quality and reliability.
• Develop, configure, and support SCADA Ignition projects for real-time process monitoring, alarming, and reporting.
• Design, program, and maintain Allen-Bradley PLCs (RSLogix/Studio 5000) to support automation, process control, and system reliability.
• Collaborate closely with sales, delivery, and R&D teams, translating client needs into effective control solutions while supporting pre-sales estimating, solution development, and ongoing system optimisation.

Are you a skilled and open-minded Controls or BMS Engineer ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment?

• Possess hands-on experience with PLC and SCADA systems or someone who has a strong background in BMS engineering.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising effectively with clients, sales teams, and R&D to deliver tailored, high-reliability control solutions.
• Be highly organised and proactive, with strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of working effectively during unsociable hours when required.

£45,000 – £60,000 Basic + Bonus + Car + Training + Technical Progression + Pension + Healthcare

This is a home-based role with regular travel to data centres across London and the Southeast. This position offers a flexible and rewarding opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to grow in a dynamic and supportive team.

• Private healthcare with the option to include your family.
• Industry leading bonus scheme rewarding your performance and commitment.
• Pension plan
• Company car or car allowance
• Personalised career development plan designed to help you grow and advance with us.