HVAC Lead Commissioning Engineer

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HVAC company in the UK seeks a Lead Data Centre Commissioning Engineer to manage commissioning tasks and ensure safety compliance. The role requires strong knowledge in HVAC systems and a familiarity with data centres, along with travel opportunities across Europe. The position offers a competitive salary of £55-60k, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits including holiday purchase options and enhanced maternity pay.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank

Overtime compensation

Pension plan

Health and fitness discounts

Employee cash rewards

Qualifications

• Must hold valid competence cards for using harnesses and MEWPs.
• Experience with HVAC and Data Centres is highly desirable.
• Current SSSTS or SMSTS card considered a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning plans for Air Handling Units.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety measures on site.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager on the Commissioning Programme.

Skills

HVAC experience

AHU commissioning

Knowledge of data centre systems

MEWP and harness experience

Understanding of airflow principles

Tools

MODBUS systems

CSCS card

Job description

Lead Data Centre Commissioning Engineer required for our client who is a successful HVAC company that owns 2 different manufacturers and operates across 65 countries. They are looking for a Lead Commissioning Engineer to join their team due to expansion across the UK.

The Lead Commissioning Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all commissioning plans are executed and will work closely with the Control & Commissioning Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the Air Handling Unit (AHU) commissioning tasks according to the established script.
• Lead the commissioning to comply with the health and safety measures required for each site activity.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to deliver the Commissioning Programme in the agreed timeframe and budget.

This role may involve travel abroad to various Data Centres across Europe. Additional travel to the company's factory in Germany will be required.

Lead Commissioning Engineer Job Overview

• Highly desirable previous experience in HVAC
• Strong commissioning knowledge of AHUs, Chiller and various Critical cooling appliances for Data Centres
• Must understand the principles of airflow and take measurements, i.e. electricity, pressure, temperature, humidity
• Working at height is required so MEWP and Harness experience is preferred
• Demonstrable experience of HVAC and MODBUS systems
• Need to hold or have previously held competence cards/completed training on; using harnesses (ipaf), building and using podiums steps/work platforms, MEWPs, step ladders, etc.
• Hold a current and valid CSCS card
• Experience and knowledge of Data Centres is highly desirable as they will know the nature of the ASHREA Commissioning L1-L5 stages
• Holds a current SSSTS or SMSTS card, but not essential

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £55-60k
• Flexible working between 7am-7pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank - option to purchase up to 5 more days
• Overtime 1.5 & 2x
• Pension (5% EE, 4% ER)
• Medicash – Discount on Health and Fitness
• Enhanced Paternity and Maternity pay
• Employee Cash rewards – Long service and yearly awards