Lead Commissioning Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading HVAC company in London is seeking a Lead Data Centre Commissioning Engineer to ensure effective commissioning of HVAC systems at various Data Centres. This role requires strong knowledge in HVAC and commissioning tasks, as well as previous experience with AHUs and data centres. Competitive salary of £55-60k is offered, along with extensive benefits including flexible working hours and holiday options.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Overtime rates 1.5x & 2x

Pension scheme

Medicash discount

Enhanced paternity and maternity pay

Qualifications

• Prior experience with HVAC systems is highly desirable.
• Experience with Data Centres and ASHRAE commissioning stages is a plus.
• Must hold relevant competence cards, like IPAF.

Responsibilities

• Execute commissioning plans with the Control & Commissioning Manager.
• Lead commissioning while ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager for timely service delivery.

Skills

HVAC experience

Commissioning knowledge of AHUs

Understanding of airflow principles

Experience with MODBUS systems

Working at height experience

Current CSCS card

Job description

Overview

Lead Data Centre Commissioning Engineer required for a successful HVAC company that owns two manufacturers and operates across 65 countries. They are expanding across the UK and seeking a Lead Commissioning Engineer to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure commissioning plans are executed and work closely with the Control & Commissioning Manager.
• Carry out Air Handling Unit (AHU) commissioning tasks according to the established script.
• Lead commissioning to comply with health and safety measures for each site activity.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver the Commissioning Programme within the agreed timeframe and budget.
• Travel abroad to various Data Centres across Europe; additional travel to the company’s factory in Germany may be required.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Highly desirable experience in HVAC.
• Strong commissioning knowledge of AHUs, chillers and various critical cooling appliances for data centres.
• Understanding of airflow principles and the ability to take measurements (electricity, pressure, temperature, humidity).
• Working at height is required; MEWP and harness experience is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience of HVAC and MODBUS systems.
• Hold or have previously held competence cards/training on using harnesses (IPAF), podiums/steps/work platforms, MEWPs, step ladders, etc.
• Current and valid CSCS card.
• Experience and knowledge of Data Centres is highly desirable, including awareness of ASHRAE Commissioning L1-L5 stages.
• Holds a current SSSTS or SMSTS card (not essential).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of £55-60k.
• Flexible working between 7am-7pm.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 more days.
• Overtime rates: 1.5x & 2x.
• Pension: 5% Employee, 4% Employer.
• Medicash – discount on health and fitness.
• Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
• Employee cash rewards – long service and yearly awards.

About the Agency

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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