Electrical or Mechanical Site Support Engineer

Carbon 60; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical or Mechanical Site Support Engineer for a high-security Data Centre in Sunderland. This contract role involves BMS monitoring and ensuring smooth operations, ideally suited for SC cleared engineers with experience in critical environments. Immediate start preferred, offering a mix of day and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Active SC Clearance is mandatory.
• Ideally qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in data centres or critical environments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor BMS and respond to alarms promptly.
• Conduct site walk-rounds for infrastructure checks.
• Log faults and relay issues to engineering teams.
• Assist with operational tasks in support.

Skills

BMS Systems Knowledge

Monitoring Alarms

Safety Compliance

Independent Working

Communication

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

NVQ or equivalent in HVAC

Job description

Electrical or Mechanical Site Support Engineer - SC Cleared (Data Centre)

We are currently supporting a high-security Data Centre in Sunderland and seeking an SC Cleared Site Support Engineer to assist with operations during a critical period. This is a contract role to help alleviate pressure on our existing engineering team, with an immediate start preferred.

The role involves being present on-site to monitor critical infrastructure and ensure smooth daily operations, with a focus on BMS alarm monitoring, site walk-rounds, and first-response escalation. While this isn't a full M&E maintenance role, a background in electrical or mechanical systems is highly beneficial, especially in critical environments such as data centres, control centres, or hospitals.

Contract Overview:

• Location: Sunderland
• Start: ASAP- Will need to SC Cleared
• Contract Duration: 2 months initially, with potential for extension
• Shifts: Mix of days and nights available (12-hour shifts)
• Rate: open to discussion depending on shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor the Building Management System (BMS), responding to and escalating alarms in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct routine site walk-rounds to check building infrastructure, equipment status, and critical systems.
• Log faults, hazards, and general observations clearly and communicate issues to the on-call engineering team.
• Assist with basic operational tasks in support of the core engineering staff.
• Maintain compliance with site safety procedures, security controls, and health & safety practices.
• Liaise with subcontractors and other personnel where required, ensuring smooth shift handovers.

Requirements:

• Active SC Clearance - this is mandatory for access to the site.
• Ideally qualified in either electrical or mechanical (HVAC) engineering (e.g. City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Experience working in critical environments (data centres, secure government buildings, hospitals, etc.).
• Familiarity with BMS systems and escalation protocols.
• Comfortable working independently during night or day shifts.
• Professional, reliable, and safety-conscious.

Ideal for:

Contract engineers looking for short-term assignments, engineers between projects, or anyone with active SC clearance who can step into a site-critical support role with minimal onboarding.

Interested?
Please contact Nathaniel Watkins at Carbon60 to discuss this opportunity or to submit your CV.

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