Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer

Cpl; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CPL in London is seeking an experienced Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer to join a global organisation ensuring the continuous operation of critical data centre infrastructure, including electrical and mechanical systems, within a highly resilient environment.

You will operate, maintain and optimise the facility's infrastructure, support commissioning of new equipment, and participate in an on-call rota to provide out-of-hours support while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting critical data centre infrastructure.
• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced operational environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of critical data centre infrastructure.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to electrical and mechanical systems.
• Act as an escalation point for infrastructure-related incidents.
• Support commissioning and deployment of new equipment and facilities.
• Conduct root cause analysis following equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed in line with health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams, vendors and contractors.
• Maintain accurate documentation, procedures and maintenance records.
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Data Centre Infrastructure Engineer to join a leading global organisation supporting critical data centre operations. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly resilient, mission-critical environment, ensuring the continuous operation of infrastructure that underpins large-scale cloud and technology services.

You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance and optimisation of critical electrical and mechanical infrastructure, ensuring the highest levels of availability, reliability and safety across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of critical data centre infrastructure.
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and corrective maintenance activities.
• Monitor, troubleshoot and resolve issues relating to electrical and mechanical systems.
• Act as an escalation point for infrastructure-related incidents.
• Support commissioning and deployment of new equipment and facilities.
• Conduct root cause analysis following equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure all operational activities are completed in line with health and safety requirements.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams, vendors and contractors.
• Maintain accurate documentation, procedures and maintenance records.
• Participate in an on-call rota and provide out-of-hours support when required.

Technical Environment

You will be working with a range of critical infrastructure systems including:

• UPS Systems
• Switchgear
• Transformers
• Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
• Air Handling Units (AHUs)
• Building Management Systems (BMS)
• Fire Detection & Life Safety Systems
• Critical Cooling Infrastructure
• Experience supporting critical infrastructure within data centres, utilities, healthcare, manufacturing or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of switchgear, UPS systems, generators and power distribution equipment.
• Experience troubleshooting infrastructure faults and performing root cause analysis.
• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced operational environment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Excel and Word.
• Strong awareness of health and safety procedures and compliance requirements.