Specialisms
- ICT
- BMS
- Security
- Technical Operations
- In-Life / Lifecycle / Replacement
- Mechanical
- Electrical
- High Voltage
- Digital Infrastructure
- Customer Solutions
- PLC
- SCADA
- HMI
- DCS
- Smart Buildings
- Building Technology
- Energy Optimisation
Automation & Controls
Intelligent control systems are no longer a nice-to-have in data centers and critical infrastructure — they are fundamental to efficiency, reliability and compliance. Clear places the BMS engineers, DCIM specialists, PLC programmers and controls professionals who design, commission and operate these systems. We work across permanent and contract markets, supporting owner-operators, design consultancies, systems integrators and specialist contractors.
Jobs We Recruit For in Automation & Controls
We recruit across specialist disciplines and leadership levels, placing professionals who can perform in demanding technical environments.
Role Levels
- C-Suite
- Directors
- Project Managers
- Subject Matter Experts
- Design Managers
- Project Engineers
- Vice Presidents
- Field Service Engineers
- Sales Engineers / Managers
- Principal Engineers
- Commissioning Engineers
- Programmers
- Automation Engineers
Clear Benefits
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Dedicated team of experts
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Specialists across various verticals
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Accelerate growth through quick delivery
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End-to-end outsourced talent service
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Bespoke screening templates
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Diversity statistics across all roles worked
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Live Automation & Controls Roles
Open positions across BMS, BEMS, DCIM, and smart-building integrations on live data centre programmes.
Frankfurt Rhine-Main Metropolitan Area3 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement
Allen Bradley PLC Engineer Location: Germany (Remote-based with European travel) Salary: Up to €100,000 + 10% Bonus Benefits: Private Accommodation + Travel Covered Overview We are seeking an experien…
View roleLondon Area, United Kingdom3 days ago
Design & CommissioningAutomation & ControlsPermanent Placement
BMS Commissioning Engineer Are you an experienced BMS Commissioning Engineer ready for your next challenge? Join a fast-growing building automation team delivering high-profile projects across data ce…
View roleEuropean Union7 days ago
Project & Construction ManagementAutomation & ControlsContract & Freelance
Mechanical & Electrical QA/QC Lead Engineers Denmark & Sweden Contract 6 - 12 months We are currently seeking three experienced Mechanical and Electrical QA/QC Lead Engineers to join our client, a spe…
View roleFlemish Region, Belgium7 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement
Building Automation Engineer Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for making buildings smarter, greener and more efficient? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company leading t…
View roleFrankfurt, Hesse, Germany7 days ago
Automation & ControlsContract & Freelance
Job Title: BMS/EPMS Engineer – Data Centre Location: Germany - Frankfurt Salary: €60,000 – €80,000 per year + benefits Rotation: 10/4 About the Role: We are seeking an experienced BMS/EPMS Engineer to…
View roleWarsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland7 days ago
Automation & ControlsPermanent Placement
Allen Bradley PLC Engineer Location: Poland (Remote-based with European travel) Salary: Up to €80,000 + 10% Bonus Benefits: Private Accommodation + Travel Covered Overview We are seeking an experience…
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Systems integrators and operators trust us to find the controls professionals who can hit the ground running in technically demanding environments.
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I partner with Max for all our engineering recruitment. His service is second to none and always delivers within a couple of weeks from the first call.
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I have and do use James for my recruitment needs. He is professional throughout and will go the extra mile to get the right candidate in place.
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Tom was one of the only recruitment specialists I dealt with that took the time to meet me in person and understand what I was looking for. A very professional service from a personable recruitment company.
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Karl Rigg
Clear Engineering Recruitment have placed a couple of quality engineers with us recently, they take time to understand our needs and make sure the right people are put forward.
Divisional Director | Hurley Palmer Flatt
Grant Penfold
Having known Tom for many years, he has always acted diligently and professionally in all aspects of recruitment. I have no hesitation in recommending him as the go-to person.
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Sarah Williams
Clear Recruitment has been instrumental in helping us build our data center team. Their understanding of the industry and ability to find top talent quickly has made them our go-to recruitment partner.
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James Mitchell
The team at Clear truly understands the nuances of recruiting for critical infrastructure roles. They consistently deliver high-caliber candidates who fit both the technical requirements and company culture.
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Emma Thompson
Working with Clear has transformed our hiring process. Their expertise in the energy sector means we spend less time searching and more time building our team with the right people.
Visit WebsiteSpecialist Recruitment for Mission-Critical Projects
Clear works exclusively in data centers, power, and cooling which means we know your roles, your timelines, and your market better than generalists ever could. If you have a hiring challenge, we're ready to help.
