Engineering Manager, Critical Environments

PRS LTD; Croydon; On-site; GBP 77,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Technical Manager to lead operations across two high-profile sites in Croydon and Heathrow. The role requires proven experience in critical environments like data centres or financial services, with strong managerial skills for leading engineering teams. This position offers significant paid overtime and requires flexibility for high voltage shutdowns and project activities.

Benefits

Potential Travel Allowance Between Locations

Overtime paid at an enhanced hourly rate

Pension

Health Care

PPE

25 Days Annual Leave – Plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience in critical environments—Data Centre or Financial Services infrastructure is essential.
• Strong people manager, capable of leading and developing engineering teams.
• Recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification (Apprenticeship / ONC / BTEC or equivalent).
• HV Authorised Person (or able to step into the role quickly).
• Highly organised, calm under pressure, and confident in decision‑making and escalation.
• Computer literate with excellent communication and reporting ability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering teams with other management.
• Oversee PPM, reactive works, and fault escalation across all critical electrical and mechanical services.
• Take full operational control of HV/LV infrastructure, UPS and BMS systems.
• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors, ensuring safety, compliance, and performance standards are maintained.
• Produce engineering reports, load assessments, site audits, and documentation.
• Maintain O&M manuals, risk assessments, CEWA permits, and contingency procedures.
• Support project works, shutdowns, and upgrades as required.
• Management Customer relationship.

Job description

An engineering firm is seeking an Engineering Technical Manager to lead operations across two high-profile sites in Croydon and Heathrow. The role requires proven experience in critical environments like data centres or financial services, with strong managerial skills for leading engineering teams. This position offers significant paid overtime and requires flexibility for high voltage shutdowns and project activities.