Data Center Engineer

Stott and May; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime + performance bonus

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading Critical Environments firm in London is seeking a Delivery Team Lead to oversee critical infrastructure maintenance within a major data centre. The ideal candidate will have a City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services, strong experience in data centres, and excellent problem-solving skills. Successful candidates will contribute to a proactive team and receive opportunities for upskilling and bonus returns. This role ensures safety, performance, and exceptional customer service while maintaining high operational standards.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services.
• HV Authorised Person or ability to obtain AP status.
• Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, and HV systems.
• Work in accordance with high safety standards, completing Method Statements and Risk Assessments.

Skills

Mechanical Building Services

Electrical Building Services

HVAC Systems

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

City & Guilds qualification

18th Edition (BS7671) certification

Tools

UPS Systems

Generators

HV Systems

BMS (Building Management Systems)

Job description

London Delivery Team Lead @ Stott and May

Employment Type: Permanent, Shift-based (24/7 rota)

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join a leading Critical Environments team within a major London data centre. This role is essential to maintaining the reliability, safety, and performance of all critical building systems on site. Working as part of a 24/7 shift team, you will play a key role in supporting technical operations, responding to incidents, and ensuring contractual SLA delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant, aligned to site schedules and asset lists.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure, including UPS, generators, HV systems, PDU units, CRAC units, and associated control/monitoring systems.
• Work in accordance with high safety standards, completing Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues to the Shift Manager when required.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, paperwork, job records, and site documentation.
• Oversee subcontractors, ensuring permit‑to‑work processes and RAMS compliance.
• Ensure all critical areas remain secure, clean, and well‑presented at all times.
• Provide holiday and sickness cover when needed and remain flexible with shift patterns.
• Support the Shift Manager by standing in when required and ensuring KPI/SLA compliance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and client representatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services.
• HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status).
• 18th Edition (BS7671) certification.
• Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.
• Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close‑control cooling systems.
• Good communication skills, strong problem‑solving ability, and a calm, methodical approach under pressure.
• Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required.

Personal Attributes

• Committed to providing exceptional customer service.
• Able to make confident, sound decisions during critical situations.
• Team‑oriented, proactive, and reliable.
• Professional, safety‑conscious, and detail‑focused.

What’s on Offer

• Overtime + performance bonus
• Opportunities for upskilling, AP training, and career development within a high‑performing critical environment team.

If you are interested please email your CV to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.