Shift Engineer, Data Centres

Overview

In this role you will oversee critical facilities infrastructure within a data centre, focusing on reliable MEP operation and risk management. You’ll lead electrical-biased maintenance, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with vendors to uphold high service quality. The position sits on the engineering shift team and supports show-site standards, continuous improvement, and effective incident response. A strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and collaboration with cross-functional partners will shape your impact.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect MEP systems in the data centre with electrical bias
• Recommend improvements and prepare concise technical reports
• Supervise specialist vendors and ensure quality of service
• Perform Authorised Person duties as required to support site
• Provide engineering shift relief and maintain minimum staffing
• Accurately record work orders, spares, and time spent
• Attend weekly and quarterly meetings; complete shift handover reports
• Participate in Health and Safety activities and toolbox talks
• Coordinate with supply chain on MEP component orders
• Hold areas to show-site standards and assess risks with mitigation
• Complete work orders in line with SFG20 and ensure asset reliability
• Escalate ONWH alarms per procedure and complete Corrigo CMMS entries
• Produce site-specific SOP/MOP/EOP
• Ensure work orders are acknowledged and completed within SLA

Key requirements

• Minimum 3 years in Critical Environments (e.g., Banking HQ, Data Centres)
• Authorised Person (High Voltage or Low Voltage)
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering UK Level 3 Qualification or equivalent
• BS 7671 (Current Edition)
• Desirable: C&G 2391 Inspection, Test and Certification
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Willingness to attend on/off-site MEP training, including potential overnight stays
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions
• Proactive, diligent, and reliable with integrity and punctuality

• Strong communication
• Ability to lead a small team
• Proactive and diligent
• MEP system knowledge in data centres
• Permits to Work and risk assessments
• Authorised Person duties (Electrical)

…