Data Centre Engineer (M&E)

Stott and May; Greater London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic engineering firm is seeking an experienced M&E Shift Technician to join their critical environments team in a London data centre. This permanent, shift-based role involves maintaining and troubleshooting essential building systems, ensuring reliability and safety. Key responsibilities include delivering maintenance, overseeing subcontractors, and maintaining accurate documentation. Requirements include a City & Guilds qualification and substantial experience in critical environments. A competitive salary of £59,000 plus overtime and bonuses is offered, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime + performance bonus

Opportunities for upskilling

Career development within a high-performing team

Qualifications

• Strong experience maintaining critical environments, ideally data centres.
• Solid understanding of generators, UPS systems, chillers, HVAC, BMS, and close-control cooling systems.
• Physically fit and comfortable with lone working where required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver PPM, reactive, and breakdown maintenance across all mechanical and electrical plant.
• Maintain and troubleshoot critical infrastructure.
• Complete Method Statements and Risk Assessments for all tasks.
• Quickly resolve plant faults, escalating issues when required.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Detail-focused

Education

City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Refrigeration Building Services

HV Authorised Person (or ability to obtain AP status)

18th Edition (BS7671) certification

Tools

UPS systems

Generators

HVAC

BMS

Mechanical and electrical plant

Job description

M&E Shift Technician – Critical Environments

Salary: £59,000 + overtime + bonus
Location: London (Data Centre Environment)
Employment Type: Permanent, Shift-Based (24/7 Rota)

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

• £59,000 base salary

• 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