Electrical Engineer

Velocity Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Velocity Recruitment is seeking an Electrical Engineer for a major data centre contract based at Heathrow. You will perform preventative maintenance, respond to BMS alarms, and support both in-house and subcontractor teams to ensure uptime.

Experience with HVAC, fire alarms, and building management systems is advantageous. The role offers progression as an Authorized Person within six months and requires a proactive, safety-conscious approach.

Qualifications

• Electrical engineering certification from a recognised institution (NVQ/G&G).
• FM/building services experience.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of critical systems such as UPS, Generators and data centre rooms.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive maintenance on electrical systems in a data centre environment.
• Respond to BMS alarms and carry out emergency repairs as required.
• Develop good working relationships with staff, client personnel and on-site contractors.
• Complete and return job sheets; ensure tasks meet SLA targets and escalate if at risk.
• Oversee sub-contractors on site and promote safe, professional service.

Skills

Electrical engineering

FM experience

BMS knowledge

HVAC knowledge

Education

Electrical engineering certification (NVQ)

Tools

BMS (Building Management Systems)

UPS & Generators

Job description

Job Title - Electrical Engineer

My client is a leading global provider of integrated facilities management and they are recruiting for an Electrical Engineer to join a well-known Data Centre contract, located in Heathrow. The engineer will be responsible for proactive and reactive building maintenance and repair services for client contracts. They will be responsible for providing support, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment and systems.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking for career progression, as my client looks to invest and qualify the engineer to act as an appointed Authorized Person (AP) within 6 months from onboarding.

Purpose of the Job

To assist the maintenance team, ensuring safe and full operation of Hard Services, for one of my clients well known Data Centre contracts, whilst taking consideration for the clients, staff, visitors & other service provider's needs.

To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Proactive and Reactive works to all Electrical systems in accordance with agreed service levels. Working independently or in a team to complete all maintenance and servicing tasks.

The engineer must be able to demonstrate relevant knowledge of plant within a typical commercial environment. Experience with HVAC heating systems, Air Handling Units, Fire alarms and associated equipment, Building management systems, Hot and cold-water systems including pumps and water temperature control would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that routine maintenance is carried out to all critical building plant, equipment and systems to meet and exceed expectations, and agreed service level agreements.
• Respond to Building Management System alarms, and effect emergency repairs as needed.
• To develop a good working relationship with all members of staff and the various client's staff & Contractors.
• Complete and return job sheets to allow records to be kept up to date. Ensure all tasks issued are completed in agreed SLA times & if there is a risk this cannot be achieved then seek assistance from Supervisors
• Ensure a professional image is presented to clients and visitors and ensure excellence in customer service is delivered and promoted at all times.
• Assist Engineering staff in duties as required. These can include low level fabric tasks such as touch up painting, electrical/mechanical tasks or basic plumbing tasks.
• Ensure an awareness and compliance to the contractual KPI's/SLA's.
• To ensure tasks as directed are completed with the appropriate H&S awareness/implementation.
• Overseeing and monitoring of sub-contractors works whilst they are on site undertaking maintenance

Qualifications / Experience

• Electrical Engineering Certifications from a recognised institution (NVQ / G&Gs).
• Previous FM / Building services experience
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Critical experience (Desirable)
• Knowledge of business-critical services i.e., UPS, Generators and Comms Rooms etc