HVAP Electrical Engineer - Critical Facility Lead

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading facilities management contractor in the United Kingdom to recruit an Electrical Engineer - HVAP for a key data-centre/critical environment. The role involves delivering planned and reactive FM maintenance across site operations.

You will lead shift engineering operations, supervise contractors, ensure HVAP standards and compliance, and drive energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience leading shift engineers in critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of BMS and CAFM platforms.
• Solid health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate shift engineering operations within a critical environment
• Monitor and manage plant performance via BMS and CAFM systems
• Ensure PPMs, reactive tasks, and compliance activities are completed within SLA
• Manage HVAP responsibilities including isolations, permits to work, and safe systems of work
• Oversee incident management, escalations, and emergency response procedures
• Maintain shift logs, technical reports, and operational documentation
• Supervise contractors and engineering teams to ensure safe and efficient delivery
• Support energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide shift cover and operational support when required

Skills

Shift engineering leadership

BMS knowledge

CAFM systems knowledge

Health & safety compliance

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

Job description

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd is partnering with a leading facilities management contractor in the United Kingdom to recruit an Electrical Engineer - HVAP for a key data-centre/critical environment. The role involves delivering planned and reactive FM maintenance across site operations.

You will lead shift engineering operations, supervise contractors, ensure HVAP standards and compliance, and drive energy efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives.