Datacenter Operations Engineer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data centre provider in London is seeking a Data Centre Operations Engineer to drive operational change across large-scale data centre sites in Europe and APAC. You will oversee engineering works, implement change governance, and ensure compliance and safety in operations. This full-time role requires strong leadership and a solid engineering background, with a focus on improvement and risk prevention.

Qualifications

• Experience managing critical systems (power/HVAC/BMS).
• Strong understanding of operational strategy in high-availability environments.

Responsibilities

• Approve and manage engineering works, upgrades, and modifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with site teams and engineering leadership across regions.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Risk Prevention

Education

Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, or controls)

Job description

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Data Centre Operations Engineer – Data Centres | London | Up to £100,00

An industry-leading data centre provider is seeking a Data Centre Operations Engineer to oversee and drive operational change processes across a portfolio of large-scale data centre sites Europe and APAC.

In this high-impact role, you'll define and implement change governance, ensuring all maintenance, upgrades, and deployments are safe, compliant, and risk-mitigated — all while helping shape a best-in-class uptime strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Approve and manage engineering works, upgrades, and modifications.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and continuous improvement activities.
• Collaborate with site teams and engineering leadership across regions.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and risk mitigation frameworks.

About You:

• Engineering degree (electrical, mechanical, or controls)
• Experience managing critical systems (power/HVAC/BMS)
• Strong understanding of operational strategy in high-availability environments
• Able to lead without direct line management – strong influencer
• Passionate about improvement, compliance, and risk prevention

Data centre experience is beneficial but not essential. This is a great opportunity to join a business known for engineering precision, global scale, and innovation in sustainable infrastructure.

This role will be full time on site in central London.

Apply now or reach out confidentially to explore whether this opportunity aligns with your goals.