Data Centre M&E Shift Leader - Senior Engineer

PRS Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job description

M&E Shift Engineering Leader – Data Centre – £65,000 + £6,000 Shift Allowance

Location: Docklands, London

Salary: £65,000 + £6,000 Shift Allowance

Total Package: £71,000

Hours: Continental Shift Pattern – 12-hour shifts

Are you an experienced M&E Engineering Supervisor, Shift Leader or Engineering Manager looking for your next challenge within a critical environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a leading Facilities Management provider as an M&E Shift Engineering Leader, working within a high-profile, mission-critical data centre in Docklands.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineering leader with a strong technical background to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation, maintenance and performance of critical M&E infrastructure.

You will lead a team of engineers and work closely with the client, subcontractors and wider facilities management team to ensure the data centre remains safe, compliant, resilient and fully operational 24/7. Previous experience in a data centre, critical power environment, banking, pharmaceutical, healthcare or similar mission-critical facility would be highly advantageous.

Package: £65,000 basic salary + £6,000 shift allowance (£71,000 total package).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of shift engineers.
• Oversee subcontractors and specialist contractors working on site.
• Organise and manage all planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure critical M&E systems are maintained to the highest standards.
• Lead a multi-skilled engineering team across electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Monitor and maintain critical infrastructure including UPS, generators, LV/HV systems, HVAC, BMS and associated plant.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with site procedures.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, statutory and client requirements.
• Review and maintain accurate maintenance records, logbooks, permits and RAMS.
• Maintain plant rooms and engineering areas to a high standard of cleanliness and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate reactive maintenance and ensure faults are responded to and escalated appropriately.
• Support fault-finding and technical problem-solving across critical M&E systems.
• Oversee minor works, upgrades and improvement projects.
• Attend client meetings and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Manage external contractors and ensure works are completed in line with agreed standards.
• Assist with emergency response and critical incident procedures.
• Ensure site engineering standards and operational procedures are consistently followed.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the data centre.

Requirements

• Recognised electrical qualification such as City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 / Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent.
• 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Proven supervisory or engineering leadership experience.
• Strong M&E knowledge within commercial buildings or critical environments.
• Previous experience working within a data centre or other mission-critical environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of UPS, generators, power distribution, HV/LV systems, HVAC and BMS.
• HV certification is desirable but not essential.
• Approved apprenticeship or equivalent experience within Building Services.
• Strong understanding of PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Good knowledge of health & safety procedures and compliance.
• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist contractors.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure within a 24/7 critical environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to develop technical knowledge and progress within the role.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing engineering operation within a mission-critical data centre environment.

If you're an experienced M&E Shift Leader, Engineering Supervisor or Engineering Manager with a strong critical-environment background and are ready to take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.